Business Analyst (3+ years, exp User Stories, Agile Sprint Ceremonies)

We are seeking a Business Analyst with strong expertise in JIRA and experience working in Agile teams. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in Agile practices and participate actively in Agile sprint ceremonies. You will collaborate with various stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into well-defined user stories for the development team.

Key Responsibilities:

Agile Sprint Ceremonies:

• Actively participate in all Agile sprint ceremonies, including:
• Sprint Planning: Collaborating with the team to define user stories and ensure clarity in acceptance criteria.
• Daily Stand-ups: Providing updates on progress, blockers, and upcoming tasks.
• Sprint Reviews: Helping demonstrate completed work and gather feedback from stakeholders.
• Sprint Retrospectives: Contributing insights to improve processes and team collaboration.

JIRA Management:

• Use JIRA to create, track, and manage user stories, tasks, and bugs.
• Ensure proper backlog grooming and prioritization of user stories in JIRA.
• Regularly update the status of tasks and communicate progress to stakeholders.

User Story Creation & Refinement:

• Work closely with stakeholders to gather requirements and document clear, concise user stories.
• Break down high-level requirements into actionable tasks with acceptance criteria.
• Ensure user stories align with business goals and technical feasibility.

Communication & Collaboration:

• Act as the liaison between business stakeholders, product owners, and development teams.
• Ensure timely communication regarding requirements, changes, and priorities.
• Continuous Improvement:
• Identify process bottlenecks and suggest improvements to streamline Agile processes.
• Ensure alignment between Agile practices and business objectives.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Business Analyst in an Agile environment.
• Strong proficiency in JIRA for issue tracking and sprint management.
• In-depth understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, etc.).
• Experience in creating and refining user stories with clear acceptance criteria.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

recruitment@novastrid.com