Business Analyst

About The Company

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.

About The Role

We are hiring a Lead Technical Business Analyst with a strong background in Agile methodologies, stakeholder engagement, and requirement translation. In this role, you will act as a bridge between business stakeholders and development teams, translating complex business needs into clear, actionable technical requirements. Your expertise will guide project teams through the entire SDLC, ensuring that deliverables align with business objectives and technical standards. You will be responsible for facilitating communication among cross-functional teams, managing scope changes, and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality solutions. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on impactful projects across various industries, including banking, financial services, insurance, healthcare, and e-commerce.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 9 to 14 years of experience in business analysis within an Agile environment. You should possess extensive SDLC experience in frameworks such as SCRUM, Kanban, and SAFe, with proven ability to act as a liaison between business stakeholders and development teams. Experience working directly with clients or business partners for requirements elicitation, proposing feasible solutions, supporting acceptance testing, and managing stakeholder expectations is essential. You should be familiar with various estimation techniques and be capable of facilitating team efforts to produce accurate estimates. Strong documentation skills are required, including experience with BRD, FSD/FDN/FRD, SRS, and requirement management tools like Confluence or TFS. Knowledge of business domains such as banking, insurance, healthcare, supply chain, or e-commerce will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

As a Lead Technical Business Analyst, your primary responsibilities will include listing business requirements and translating them into detailed User Stories to guide development teams effectively. You will create comprehensive functional requirements, prioritize backlog items, and participate in grooming and sprint planning sessions. Your role involves maintaining clear and detailed documentation of requirements, including BRDs, FSDs, and other artifacts, using tools like Word, Excel, Confluence, or TFS. You will work closely with stakeholders to facilitate requirements elicitation, propose feasible technical solutions, and support acceptance testing processes. Managing scope changes efficiently by balancing business priorities and technical considerations is crucial. Additionally, you will coordinate with multiple teams to ensure alignment across projects and facilitate transparent communication regarding timelines, scope, and deliverables. Handling partner UATs, reviewing QA artifacts, and addressing requirement ambiguities and dependencies are also key components of your role.

Benefits

EPAM offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, retirement, and overall well-being. Employees have access to health benefits, retirement plans, paid time off, and flexible benefits to accommodate personal needs. The company encourages continuous learning and professional growth through online courses, external certifications, and knowledge-sharing platforms. You will have opportunities to participate in international forums, sponsored tech talks, and hackathons, fostering innovation and creativity. EPAM also provides opportunities for relocation to any of our global offices for short or long-term projects. Beyond work, EPAM promotes a vibrant community with forums for exploring passions beyond work, such as CSR activities, photography, painting, and sports. The organization values individual development and offers tailored career growth plans to help you reach your full potential.Equal OpportunityEPAM is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We believe that a diverse workforce enhances our ability to innovate and serve our clients effectively, and we are dedicated to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute their best.