Lead Business Analyst - Data

We are hiring a Lead Business Analyst - Data to guide data-centric SDLC delivery by aligning business goals with technical execution. You will own requirements, source-to-target mapping, and Agile coordination with clients and engineers to ensure clear outcomes; apply now.

Responsibilities

• Connect business stakeholders and development teams throughout the SDLC lifecycle
• Work with clients and business stakeholders to capture requirements, suggest viable functional options, support acceptance testing, and resolve conflicts
• Collaborate with development stakeholders to assess feasibility, remove requirement ambiguity, and review test scenarios and results
• Capture system requirements and manage traceability in Jira, Rally ALM, TFS, ServiceNow, or similar tools for Features, Epics, User Stories, and Acceptance Criteria using the Gherkin BDD approach
• Use Agile frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, Scrum Ban, or SAFe to support delivery execution
• Produce source-to-target mapping documents and perform database gap analysis to document differences in business logic
• Conduct workshops with business users and consolidate decisions, action items, and follow-ups
• Drive Agile ceremonies and processes, and write stories tied to Sprint/PI goals
• Gather requirements for data movement and overall data needs
• Create process diagrams for complex workflows to simplify alignment and guide teams toward goals
• Compile requirements and information needed to establish a cloud environment

Requirements

• Broad IT background (5+ years) including business analysis, BRD/FRD development, and stakeholder management
• Advanced capability in data analysis, data modeling, data migration, and data mapping
• Practical experience using SQL and working with ETL/ELT processes
• Strong experience acting as the SDLC connector between business partners and development teams
• Familiarity with Agile project/change management tooling like Jira, Rally ALM, TFS, or ServiceNow
• Knowledge of Agile frameworks, with experience in Scrum, Kanban, Scrum Ban, or SAFe
• Ability to author source-to-target mapping documentation and perform gap analysis across databases
• Capability to run business workshops and keep Agile ceremonies effective and focused

Nice to have

• Experience across at least two technical stack areas such as DB & backend services, ETL processes, API & web services, batch jobs, notifications and subscriptions, or message queues
• Industry exposure to Manufacturing, BFSI, Insurance, Payments, Healthcare, Life Sciences, ECOMM, or Supply Chain
• Familiarity with software development and/or testing practices
• Involvement in Scrum Master or Project Manager activities
• Experience working onsite at a client location