Business Analyst

Analysis and Solution Definition Quickly understands the business issues and data challenges of client's organization and industry. Strong analytical and product management skills required, including a thorough understanding of how to interpret customer business needs and translate them into application and operational requirements. Identifies client organization's strengths and weaknesses and suggests areas of improvement. Gathers, prepares, reviews and edits requirements, specifications, business processes and recommendations related to proposed solution. Develops functional specifications and system design specifications for client engagements. Technical Understanding Possesses a good understanding of databases, MSSQL and, SDLC. Technical Recommendation and Testing Coordinates testing efforts. o Ensures issues are identified, tracked, reported on and resolved in a timely manner. Works with client personnel to identify required changes. Communicates needed changes to development team. Client Management Develops relationships with client personnel that foster client ties. Manages client expectations effectively Project Execution Assists in enforcement of project deadlines and schedules. Ability to manage multiple projects. Takes input from supervisor and appropriately and accurately applies comments/feedback. Communicates and applies project standards. Manages resources in accordance with project schedule. Consistently delivers high-quality services to our clients. Documentation Must be able to produce strong, quality documentation Qualifications and Experience: IT Degree/Diploma or equivalent qualification 4+ years business analysis experience 2+ years MSSQL Experience Previous developer or database administrator experience will be an advantage Strong facilitation skills. Must be able to elicit requirements from various personalities across the organization Experience with working to deadlines and the ability to work under pressure Knowledge of standard IT practices related to business application development/implementation Process driven analysis skills Proficiency with the SDLC processes