31-07-2023
Business Analyst
The Web Development area is responsible for the conception, design, development and deployment of Rich Web Applications software solutions. From the very beginning of setting requirements, by way of outlining architecture and data models, choose the best technology until the last layer of the user interface. The main technological stack is based on Java and JavaScript for backend and middleware layers such as Node.js along with JavaScript-based frameworks such as Angular and React for frontend development.
YOUR ROLE
As a Business Analyst at Xpand IT, you will play a critical role as a strategic advisor to analyse, suggest and design improvements to business rules and processes. You will act as a facilitator among all team members, guaranteeing correct and appropriate communication. As the main bridge between the team and stakeholders, you will provide the project stakeholders with crucial insights and recommendations for improvement.
Your daily activities will include:
- Working across our entire range of solutions, bridging with clients, development team, and other internal teams such as Project Managers and UX/UI, to meet client requirements;
- Learning and documenting all processes in order to meet all client business needs;
- Translating business rules into clear and systematic functional requirements;
- Searching for the best functional solution in order to respond to the business problem;
- Ensuring proper delivery of functional specifications;
- Facilitating discussion and overall acceptance of the end solution;
- Ensuring compliance with the implemented methodology and processes;
- Ensuring that the end solution meets the established and agreed-upon requirements.
SKILLS YOU NEED TO HAVE
- MSc / BSc in Information Technology Management and/or Computer Science;
- Experience in IT systems functional analysis in one or more business areas (Banking, Telco, Utilities);
- Experience in contact and communicating with different project stakeholders, such as Product Owners and Project Managers;
- Ability to synthesise and systematise business processes and understand their translation into an IT system;
- Willingness to support IT teams while testing, delivering and deploying software solutions;
- Active team player, able to gather information from all teams in order to produce flawless system designs;
- 1+ years’ experience as a Business Analyst in IT projectsor in similar activities described above;
- Critical and Big Picture Thinking;
- Problem Solving;
- Sound communication skills;
- Fluent in English (written and spoken);
// Will be a nice plus if you have:
- Experience in Agile methodologies;
- Knowledge about writing projects or process specifications using industry standards (UML, workflow).
Gustavo Neves, Project Manager
@Xpand IT
At Xpand IT we not only innovate in technology but most importantly in methods. This permanent evolution is the key to have a strong team that has the right expertise and the skills to give their best and face any market challenges. The relationships, the teamwork spirit and the willingness for learning make us really unique.
