Business Analyst

IntroductionAre you looking for a career that will allow you to use your unique blend of business acumen and tech savvy? Business Analysts at IBM are subject matter experts that build the bridge between our business and our clients, immersing themselves into the market to understand problems and find innovative solutions. Be ready to navigate the complex relationships that make the business world run and find the actionable insights that result in great business decisions.Your Role and ResponsibilitiesAre you looking for a career that will allow you to use your unique blend of business acumen and tech savvy? We are looking for an innovative Business Analyst which are subject matter experts to support the development and implementation of systems architecture that will bridge between our business and our clients, while also immersing themselves into the market to understand problems and find innovative solutions. The Business Analyst's responsibilities include analyzing gathering business requirements and functional specifications, assessing the current systems in place in order to identify areas in need of improvement, and providing inputs to the development teams. You should also be able to regularly update the Leadership team and communicate to executive stakeholders. An outstanding Business Analyst should be able to explain complex problems to management in layman's terms.Business Analyst Responsibilities:+ Gather requirements, negotiate about deviations, write detailed requirements, and participate in design reviews+ Analyze existing and strategic information systems to meet the business needs and also supports the CIO strategic goals+ Assessing the systems solution currently in place and working with technical staff to recommend solutions to improve it.+ Resolving/work with development teams on technical problems as they arise.+ Write detailed user stories for technical teams (for implementation), responsible for overall delivery of requirements and define acceptance criteria fulfillment and testing.+ Being responsible for testing of new functionalities (SIT/UAT/STG/production validation).+ Assessing the business impact that certain technical choices have.+ Providing updates to stakeholders on product processes, issue analysis and resolution.Business Analyst Requirements:+ Proven experience in business demand assessments, implementation of new requirements using knowledge of existing solution and working with developers to enhance user experience.+ Previous project development experience is advantageous.+ Sound knowledge of various operating systems and databases.+ Efficient communication skills.+ Strong organizational and analytical skills.What would your daily tasks look like?+ Execution of components deployments through SFDX API+ Working with IT and QA teams to deploy and troubleshoot the system applications+ Assistance with development and maintenance of deployment pipelines (Jenkins) and scripts to simplify and automate deployment process+ Fine tuning processes and improvements to ensure system reliability+ Prepare documentation and provide guidance and consultancy+ Understand the environment specifics in context with business requirementsRequired Technical and Professional Expertise+ In-depth knowledge and experience with Salesforce DX+ Experiences with version control tools e.g. GIT+ Basic experience with scripting languages (python, shell/bash, ruby... )+ Experience and knowledge of collaboration tools (Jira, Trello, Slack... )+ Basic knowledge of CRM, CLM, CPQ+ Fluent in English - writing and speaking (negotiation ability)+ Decision making skills+ Ability to work using Agile methodologies on Squads as well as independently+ Ability to translate technical requirements and solutions into business language+ Skills to work with business stakeholders to understand application lifecycle planning and document objectives and requirements.+ Demonstrate competency anticipating problems and complications and formulating solutions so as not to impede the progress of the project+ Good understanding of the Q2C process+ SOFT Skills - communication, negotiation, collaboration, focus on detail, stress resilience+ APEX - advantagePreferred Technical and Professional Expertise+ Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Travis...)+ Cloud technologies (K8, Openshift... )+ Ability to work using Agile methodologies on Squads as well as independently+ Ability to translate technical requirements and solutions into business language+ Skills to work with business stakeholders to understand application lifecycle planning and document objectives and requirements.+ Demonstrate competency anticipating problems and complications and formulating solutions so as not to impede the progress of the project+ Good understanding of the Q2C process+ High negotiation skills+ SOFT Skills - communication, negotiation, collaboration, focus on detail, stress resilience+ High negotiation skillsAbout Business UnitCIO believes in progress - that the application of intelligence, reason and science can improve business, society and the human condition. We strive to put the client first, share expertise, and restlessly reinvent to build innovative solutions for our customers. We embrace diversity and value what individuals add to our culture. Our global teams solution complex problems through teamwork, invention, and iteration to create original ideas that drive technology and society forward. As an Iteration manager, will be integral to the process of invention and innovation. Individual will work with the squad to develop exciting solutions that change the way both IBMers and IBM clients work with work in a collaborative, welcoming environment where new ideas drive technological transformation. We work in small, cross-functional teams with big goals, so individual will need to be adaptive and adept at clear communication. We strive to produce scalable solutions, and role includes one to be familiar with how a complex platforms and integrations underpin business operations for a large enterprise.Your Life @ IBMWhat matters to you when you're looking for your next career challenge?Maybe you want to get involved in work that really changes the world? What about somewhere with incredible and diverse career and development opportunities - where you can truly discover your passion? Are you looking for a culture of openness, collaboration and trust - where everyone has a voice? What about all of these? If so, then IBM could be your next career challenge. Join us, not to do something better, but to attempt things you never thought possible.Impact. Inclusion. Infinite Experiences. Do your best work ever.About IBMIBM's greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that progress is made through progressive thinking, progressive leadership, progressive policy and progressive action. IBMers believe that the application of intelligence, reason and science can improve business, society and the human condition. Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are the largest technology and consulting employer in the world, with more than 380,000 IBMers serving clients in 170 countries.Location StatementIBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.IBM intends this job to be performed entirely outside of Colorado.Being You @ IBMIBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.