Salesforce Business Analyst

Salesforce Service Cloud Business Analyst Location : Alameda, CA Duration : Long Term A Salesforce Service Cloud Business Analyst analyzes business needs, gathers requirements, and translates them into functional Salesforce solutions, focusing on case management, omni-channel routing, and knowledge bases, working with stakeholders and developers to configure the platform, create user stories, support UAT, and drive continuous improvement for enhanced customer service. Key tasks include leading discovery workshops, designing process flows, supporting integrations (like Amazon Connect), writing acceptance criteria, and ensuring solutions meet business goals. Key Responsibilities Requirements Gathering: Lead workshops, interviews, and discovery sessions with stakeholders (agents, managers, IT) to understand customer service challenges and needs. Solution Design: Translate business needs into detailed functional specifications, user stories, process flows (like call flows), and acceptance criteria for Service Cloud features (Case Management, Omni-Channel, Knowledge, Field Service). Configuration & Support: Support the configuration and customization of Salesforce Service Cloud, Experience Cloud, and related integrations. Agile Collaboration: Work closely with developers, QA, and architects in Agile sprints (backlog grooming, demos) to build and test solutions. Testing & Deployment: Plan and support User Acceptance Testing (UAT), triage defects, and coordinate with teams for successful deployments. Process Improvement: Drive continuous improvement by recommending best practices and staying updated on new Salesforce features, including AI capabilities. Documentation: Create comprehensive documentation, reports, and training materials for new features and processes. Core Skills & Knowledge Deep understanding of Salesforce Service Cloud functionalities (Case Management, Entitlements, SLAs, Knowledge, Omni-Channel). Experience with contact center operations and customer service best practices. Strong analytical, communication (written/verbal), and facilitation skills. Proficiency with requirements management tools (e.g., Azure DevOps). Familiarity with system integrations (e.g., CTI, Amazon Connect). How many years of experience do you have with Salesforce Service Cloud? Have you worked on Case Management and Omni-Channel routing? (Brief example) Do you have experience writing user stories and acceptance criteria in Agile? Have you led business discovery workshops with stakeholders? Have you supported integrations like Amazon Connect or other CTI tools? Have you supported UAT and defect triage? Do you have contact center/customer service domain experience? Personal & Professional Details: First Name: Last Name: Current Location (City, State): Contact Number: Email ID: Hourly Rate (W2 or C2C): Interviews or Offers in Pipeline: Work Authorization in USA (Citizen/GC/H1B, etc.): Interview Availability: Start Availability: Open to relocate to Virginia (if not local): LinkedIn Profile URL: