Business Analyst

Systematix is currently seeking experienced
Business Analysts
to support our client, a major Canadian insurance organization, in the ongoing development, enhancement, and operational support of a modern insurance technology platform.This engagement focuses on supporting Agile delivery teams responsible for a custom-built application leveraging event-based architecture, .NET microservices, and modern DevOps practices. The role will be instrumental in translating business needs into clear requirements, supporting product delivery, and ensuring alignment between business stakeholders and technical teams.The successful consultants will work closely with Product Owners, developers, testers, and business stakeholders to support requirements gathering, process analysis, testing, and continuous improvement. The positions will also involve supporting Agile ceremonies and performing Scrum Master responsibilities as required.LOCATION & DURATION
Location: Remote within Canada. Must align with Saskatchewan business hours (CST).Start Date: December 1, 2026Duration: Initial 4-month engagement, with potential for extension up to 24 months.Work Schedule: 40 hours per week, 8 hours per dayPositions Available: 3COMPENSATION
Intermediate Business Analyst (3–5 years): $75–85/hrSenior Business Analyst (5+ years): $85–95/hrCompensation is commensurate with experience, skill set, and market conditions.AI DISCLOSURE
Systematix may use artificial intelligence (AI) or other automated tools to support parts of the recruitment process. No automated tools make hiring decisions.As a Business Analyst, you will support the ongoing delivery, enhancement, and operational activities of a modern insurance application platform.Working within an Agile product delivery environment, you will collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to gather and refine requirements, document business processes, develop user stories, and support testing and implementation activities.You will contribute to the effective delivery of solutions built on an event-based microservices architecture, working closely with development and testing teams to ensure business requirements are clearly understood and successfully implemented.In addition to core Business Analysis responsibilities, you will support Agile ceremonies, facilitate collaboration, and perform Scrum Master duties as required to maintain delivery momentum and team effectiveness.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead requirements elicitation, analysis, documentation, and validation activities with business and technical stakeholders.Gather stakeholder feedback and translate business needs into clear, actionable business and technical requirements.Define and document functional, non-functional, security, and testing requirements.Develop and maintain user stories, acceptance criteria, product backlogs, and supporting requirements documentation.Collaborate with Product Owners, developers, testers, and other technical stakeholders throughout the Agile delivery lifecycle.Facilitate requirements workshops, stakeholder discussions, discovery sessions, and process analysis activities.Analyze existing business processes, identify improvement opportunities, and recommend practical solutions.Support Agile/Scrum delivery practices, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.Perform Scrum Master responsibilities as required, facilitating ceremonies, addressing delivery impediments, and promoting team collaboration.Support testing activities, including test planning, requirements validation, defect analysis, and coordination with testing teams.Assist with production support activities, issue investigation, and ongoing application enhancements.Use Azure DevOps or similar tools to manage requirements, user stories, acceptance criteria, and delivery progress.Work collaboratively with technical teams supporting applications built using event-based architecture and microservices.Monitor delivery progress, identify risks and dependencies, and communicate issues to appropriate stakeholders.Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance delivery efficiency, product quality, and team effectiveness.REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
3–5 years of demonstrated Business Analysis experience, preferably within technology or application development environments.Advanced knowledge of requirements elicitation, analysis, documentation, and validation techniques.Strong experience defining business, technical, functional, non-functional, security, and testing requirements.Advanced knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies and experience working within Agile software delivery teams.Experience using Azure DevOps or comparable tools to manage user stories, acceptance criteria, requirements, and product backlogs.Demonstrated experience facilitating stakeholder workshops, requirements sessions, and business process discussions.Strong business process analysis and documentation capabilities.Proven ability to translate complex business needs into clear requirements that can be understood and implemented by technical teams.Experience collaborating with Product Owners, software developers, quality assurance teams, and other technical stakeholders.Experience supporting application testing, defect management, and requirements validation.Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively within a fast-paced Agile delivery environment.Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to collaborative, cross-functional teams.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Previous experience within the insurance industry, particularly automobile insurance, claims management, or policy administration.Experience supporting custom-built enterprise applications within modern DevOps delivery environments.Familiarity with event-based architecture, microservices, and .NET application environments.Experience working with development teams using Azure cloud services and modern application development practices.Previous experience performing Scrum Master responsibilities or facilitating Agile ceremonies.Experience supporting production applications, operational enhancements, and continuous delivery initiatives.Familiarity with Domain-Driven Design (DDD) concepts and product-domain delivery structures.Experience working within regulated financial services or insurance environments.Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP), Certification of Capability in Business Analysis (CCBA), or equivalent certification.Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), or equivalent Agile certification.Saskatchewan-based candidates are preferred;
however, qualified candidates located elsewhere in Canada will be considered.ABOUT THE ROLE
This is an initial 4-month engagement supporting the ongoing development, enhancement, and operational delivery of a modern insurance technology platform, with the potential for extension up to 24 months.The selected consultants will join established Agile product teams, working alongside internal Business Analysts to strengthen delivery capacity, support competing priorities, and contribute to the successful evolution of a custom-built enterprise application.This is a Business Analyst position, not a hands-on software development role. While familiarity with modern application architectures and DevOps environments is beneficial, direct programming experience is not required.The opportunity is fully remote within Canada, with working hours aligned to Saskatchewan business operations.ABOUT SYSTEMATIX
Systematix is one of Canada’s largest privately owned national consulting and resourcing firms. We provide high-calibre IT consulting services to government and private-sector clients across Canada.
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