Lead/Senior Business Analyst - Data

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.

We are seeking a Lead/Senior Business Analyst - Data to act as a liaison between development and business stakeholders on SDLC projects, driving requirements elicitation, data mapping, and Agile delivery processes while serving as a trusted advisor to clients and technical teams.

Responsibilities

- Act as a liaison between development and business stakeholders throughout the SDLC - Engage directly with client and business stakeholders for requirements elicitation, propose feasible functional solutions, support acceptance testing, and handle conflicts - Collaborate with development stakeholders to discuss requirements feasibility, resolve ambiguities, and review test scenarios and results - Document software system requirements and manage end-to-end traceability using Jira, Rally ALM, TFS, ServiceNow, or similar tools for Features, Epics, User Stories, and Acceptance Criteria using the Gherkin BDD approach - Apply Agile frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, Scrum Ban, or SAFe throughout project delivery - Write source-to-target mapping documents and perform gap analysis of databases to document differences in business logic - Run workshops with business users and summarize action items - Drive Agile processes and ceremonies, and write stories based on Sprint/PI goals - Facilitate requirement gathering for data movement and data needs - Diagram complex processes to simplify discussions and guide teams toward their goals - Gather requirements and information needed to establish a cloud environment

Requirements

- 7-15 years of overall IT experience, including business analysis, BRD/FRD creation, and stakeholder management - Expertise in data analysis, data modeling, data migration, and data mapping - Proficiency in SQL and ETL/ELT processes - Experience working on SDLC projects as a liaison between development and business partners - Familiarity with Agile project/change management tools such as Jira, Rally ALM, TFS, or ServiceNow - Knowledge of Agile frameworks, including at least one of Scrum, Kanban, Scrum Ban, or SAFe - Skills in writing source-to-target mapping documents and conducting gap analysis of databases - Capability to run workshops with business users and drive Agile ceremonies

Nice to have

- Familiarity with at least two technical stack areas such as DB & backend services, ETL processes, API & web services, batch jobs, notifications and subscriptions, or message queues - Background in leading domains such as Manufacturing, BFSI, Insurance, Payments, Healthcare, Life Sciences, ECOMM, or Supply Chain - Understanding of software development and/or testing practices - Experience in Scrum Master or Project Manager activities - Onsite client location experience

We offer

- Opportunity to work on technical challenges that may impact across geographies - Vast opportunities for self-development: online university, knowledge sharing opportunities globally, learning opportunities through external certifications - Opportunity to share your ideas on international platforms - Sponsored Tech Talks & Hackathons - Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions - Possibility to relocate to any EPAM office for short and long-term projects - Focused individual development - Benefit package: - Health benefits - Retirement benefits - Paid time off - Flexible benefits - Forums to explore beyond work passion (CSR, photography, painting, sports, etc.)