Business Analyst

Employment type: ContractJob Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled Business Analyst with a strong background in the C#/.NET ecosystem to bridge the gap between business stakeholders and software engineering teams. In this role, you will lead requirements elicitation, author technical specifications, map API/payload schemas, and support delivery across event-driven microservices, cloud applications (Azure), and SQL data platforms.Key Responsibilities
Requirements Elicitation & Refinement: Facilitate discovery workshops and interviews with business stakeholders and product managers to translate complex business needs into clear, actionable technical specifications, user stories, and UAT acceptance criteria in Jira.Technical & System Analysis: Work closely with software architects and developers to analyze .NET applications, REST API integrations, asynchronous workflows, and event-driven microservices architecture.Data Mapping & Schema Definition: Author detailed data mapping documentation, API request/response payload schemas, and database interface requirements.Data Profiling & SQL Analysis: Write advanced SQL queries (joins, stored procedures) to profile data, validate integrations, and support operational dashboarding or business reporting.Agile & Scrum Facilitation: Partner with cross-functional Agile teams to participate in backlog grooming, sprint planning, dependency tracking, and release readiness.DevOps & Production Support Collaboration: Collaborate with engineering teams using Azure DevOps, Git, and CI/CD pipelines. Assist in root-cause analysis, production troubleshooting, and monitoring using tools like Application Insights or Datadog.Required Qualifications & Skills
Experience: 5+ years of experience as a Technical Business Analyst or Systems Analyst supporting enterprise-scale software development.Technical Background: Prior technical experience or strong working knowledge of C#, .NET / ASP.NET Core, RESTful APIs, and relational databases (SQL Server).Architecture Understanding: Experience with microservices, event-driven architecture, distributed systems, and cloud environments (Microsoft Azure).Agile Expertise: Hands-on experience with Agile/Scrum delivery, Jira, Confluence, writing user stories, and defining acceptance criteria.Data Skills: Proficiency in SQL for data profiling, mapping, and analysis.Soft Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and vice versa.Nice-to-Have Qualifications
Domain experience in Insurance, Financial Services, or Fintech.Exposure to cloud monitoring tools (Azure Application Insights, Datadog).
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