Business Data Analyst

Position : Business Data Analyst

Location : Stamford CT

Duration : 6+ months

Job Summary :

We are seeking a highly analytical and technically skilled Business Analyst who can bridge the gap between business requirements and technical implementation. The ideal candidate will have strong data analysis skills, the ability to validate and troubleshoot APIs, and the capacity to assist developers in identifying and resolving issues within code and data flows across complex applications.

Key Responsibilities :

Business & Data Analysis

Analyze business processes, data models, and application workflows to identify requirements, gaps, and optimization opportunities.

Translate business needs into detailed functional and technical specifications.

Write and execute SQL queries to validate data integrity and accuracy across systems.

Perform data reconciliation and troubleshoot data discrepancies across multiple hops or layers of the application.

API Validation & Technical Support

Engage with external teams and partners to validate API endpoints, payloads, and integrations.

Collaborate with developers to define and test API scenarios, ensuring comprehensive coverage.

Review API documentation and verify that responses align with business rules and system expectations.

Debugging & Code Understanding

Review and interpret existing application code (e.g., Ruby or similar languages) to understand logic and trace data flow.

Identify issues and provide insights to developers on where and how changes should be made.

Support root cause analysis of application or data flow issues and propose corrective actions.

Data Flow Analysis

Map and document end-to-end data flow across systems, identifying transformation points, dependencies, and potential bottlenecks.

Work with architects and engineers to trace issues through multiple hops and pinpoint where data or logic breaks occur.

Cross-Team Collaboration

Serve as the liaison between business users, external partners, and internal development teams.

Facilitate discussions to clarify requirements, validate solutions, and ensure alignment across stakeholders.

Document meeting notes, findings, and validation outcomes to maintain transparency and continuity.

Required Skills & Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.

5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst or Data Analyst in a technical environment.

Strong knowledge of SQL for data validation and debugging.

Hands-on understanding of API testing tools (e.g., Postman, Swagger).

Basic understanding of programming concepts (Ruby, Python, or Java preferred).

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate across teams and stakeholders.

Experience in troubleshooting data flow across multiple systems or services.