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Senior Business Analyst

EPAMMexico, Mexico City
Work model
Office
Experience
3+ years
Employment
Not specified
Compensation
Not disclosed
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JiraAgileFunctional TestingWaterfall

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Role description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Business Analyst to join our team. In this role, you will play a key part in bridging business needs and technical solutions across the software development lifecycle. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality delivery and effective validation of business requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Understand and adapt to the work process according to the software development lifecycle used in the project, whether Waterfall, Agile, or RUP
  • Analyze and interpret input documents such as use cases and functional specifications aligned with the chosen software development lifecycle
  • Identify and document functional gaps within input documentation, including use cases, requirements, and functional specifications
  • Build a test matrix to ensure full traceability between requirements and test coverage
  • Identify relevant test scenarios based on the project's functional scope
  • Develop test cases for specific functionalities and project deliverables
  • Execute test cases within the timelines and cycles defined by the project
  • Report defects promptly, document them according to project standards, and follow up until resolution
  • Suggest improvements to functional testing processes based on observations and analysis
  • Report test metrics to provide visibility into quality and project progress

Requirements

  • At least 3 years of relevant professional experience in business analysis or a similar area
  • Ability to understand and adapt to the work process according to the software development lifecycle in use
  • Skill in analyzing and interpreting input documents such as use cases and functional specifications
  • Experience identifying and documenting functional gaps in input documentation, including use cases, requirements, and functional specifications
  • Capability to build a test matrix to ensure traceability between requirements and testing activities
  • Ability to identify test scenarios and design corresponding test cases for specific functionalities
  • Experience executing test cases within project-defined cycles
  • Skill in reporting defects, documenting them in detail, and following through until resolution
  • Ability to suggest improvements to functional testing processes to enhance quality and efficiency
  • Experience reporting test metrics to communicate project quality and status
  • Hands-on experience with Jira for task tracking, backlog management, and defect reporting
  • Fluent English skills, both written and spoken, at a B2+ level or higher

Nice to have

  • Familiarity with Agile methodologies for iterative and collaborative software delivery
  • Experience with the IBM Rational Unified Process (RUP) for structured and phased development
  • Knowledge of the Waterfall methodology for sequential and plan-driven project execution