Business Analyst (İT/Senior)

Responsibilities:

• Lead the full requirements lifecycle: systematically gather and elicit business needs, filter and interpret them, conduct in-depth analysis, and translate them into clear and structured design specifications for the development team.
• Decompose complex business requirements into logical domains and functions suitable for microservices, applying principles of Domain-Driven Design (DDD).
• Conduct business process analysis and modeling (As-Is / To-Be) using BPMN to identify areas for improvement, optimization, or automation.
• Model system architecture and behavior using UML and C4 Model to ensure a shared understanding between business and technical teams.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (developers, testers, designers, product owners) throughout the entire development process to act as the bridge between business vision and technical implementation.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation: BRD, FRD, SRS, User Stories, and detailed Acceptance Criteria.
• Facilitate productive communication with stakeholders through interviews, workshops, and brainstorming sessions to uncover underlying requirements and assumptions.
• Prioritize features and user stories using modern frameworks (MoSCoW, Kano, Story Mapping).
• Validate implemented features against the initial requirements and business goals.
• Validate that implemented solutions meet both functional and critical non-functional requirements (performance, scalability, reliability).
• Actively use SQL and other tools to query data, validate assumptions, and support data-driven decisions.
• Design, document, and manage API contracts (REST, gRPC) and event structures for asynchronous communication (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ), ensuring interfaces and data contracts align with business logic.
• Actively participate in Scrum ceremonies (Planning, Review, Retrospective, Backlog Refinement) to ensure the development process stays aligned with business objectives.
• Manage project documentation, glossary, and change requests effectively using tools like Confluence, ADO and Git.

• Requirements:
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a technical field (Computer Science, Engineering, IT) or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 4 years of proven experience as a Business Analyst, Systems Analyst, or Technical Product Owner in a complex IT landscape.
• Strong understanding of SDLC and software development methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Iterative).
• Understanding of microservices architecture, design patterns, and distributed systems principles.
• Proven experience with Domain-Driven Design (DDD) in defining Bounded Contexts and Ubiquitous Language.
• Experience with requirement elicitation techniques (interviews, workshops, focus groups, observation, etc.)
• Practical knowledge of process and system modeling notations (BPMN, UML, C4 Model).
• Ability to create clear, structured, and unambiguous documentation (BRD, FRD, User Stories).
• Familiarity with stakeholder analysis and management frameworks (RACI, Onion Diagram, Power/Influence Matrix).
• Solid understanding of databases, data models, and ability to write complex SQL queries.

·      Good understanding of API concepts (REST, HTTP methods, status codes, JSON/XML) and experience with tools like Swagger/OpenAPI or Postman.

• Understanding of UX/UI principles and wireframing tools like Balsamiq or Axure RP.
• Experience in defining requirements for data-intensive and integration-heavy projects.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments and with corresponding tools.
• Proficiency with Git for version control of documentation.

Skills:

• Business and systems analysis & requirements engineering.
• API design and data modeling (BPMN, UML, C4 Model).
• Data analysis and validation using SQL.
• Excellent documentation and presentation skills.
• Strong stakeholder communication, facilitation, and negotiation skills.
• Proficient in: Jira, Confluence, Miro, draw.io. Familiarity with VS Code, Postman.
• Detail-oriented with strong critical thinking and problem-solving mindset.
• Change management experience.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills.
• Azerbaijani: fluent.
• English and Russian: B2 (Upper-Intermediate) or higher.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with product ownership or Agile product management.
• Familiarity with API design and security principles.
• Understanding of UX/UI principles and wireframing tools (Figma, Balsamiq, Axure).
• Experience with event-driven platforms like Apache Kafka or RabbitMQ.
• Basic knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Understanding of CI/CD and DevOps practices.
• UX research or user testing experience.
• Basic knowledge of test case design and QA collaboration.