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Business Analyst

Whizport

Business Analyst

Arlington, VA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    About us:

    Whizport’s mission is to give IT professionals the power to build dream careers and work with innovative companies where they can make a real difference. We specialize in matching IT professionals offering contract, contingent, and retained search capabilities working in the strictest confidence.

    We are looking to connect with a smart Business Analyst who has something valuable to bring to the table homing in on your true technical skills.

    What you will do:

    • Contribute to the design and development of software products that assist in facilitating the exchange of information for professionals
    • Analyze a broadly defined area, define high-level epics and stories to provide the required business value
    • Develop and analyze functional specifications to define detailed acceptance criteria
    • Collaborate with stakeholders, developers, and UX/UI designers to perfect the user experience using user-centric wireframes/mocks
    • Understand the inner workings of the applications, architecture, core systems, and other technical platforms
    • Assist in the coordination of the Agile/Scrum development process.
    • Assist QA in reviewing test cases and ensuring appropriate test coverage.
    • Participate in full software lifecycle solutions and learn new technologies.
    • Performing user acceptance testing of Sprint deliverables
    • Assist in the transition of developed services to operations teams
    • Manage priorities and requests in an organized manner
    • Understand how services are being used and use that knowledge to inform future developments

    Your background:

    • Bachelor's degree in computer science or Information systems or related technical discipline.
    • 5+ years overall IT experience with significant experience in IT as an Analyst
    • Experience being a part of an agile application team
    • Working knowledge of SDLC processes
    • Experience in elicitation and analysis of requirements and application design
    • Ability to quickly understand and take ownership of business processes and product development plans
    • Experience with Agile/Scrum methodology, particularly with the Product Owner role and with writing User Stories and Acceptance Criteria
    • Experience with writing and executing test cases
    • Take pride in delivering software that meets the client’s needs
    • Demonstrated ability to work well on a diverse team
    • Jira and GitHub experience preferred
    • Familiarity with Microsoft Azure preferred

    What you can expect from us:

    • Competitive salary.
    • Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans.
    • A fun, passionate, and collaborative workplace.
    • An environment where you will be working on cutting-edge technologies and architectures
    • Bonus checks.

    If this is your background, and you’re open to having a conversation about your background, skills, and career goals – submit your resume, and let’s talk.

    Whizport is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority / Women / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation / Age.