Hybrid IT Technical Business Analyst / Product Owner Job Description
Carlsbad, CA
100-130k / annum
Full time with temp to hire over 3 months
General Description
This mid-senior level role, reporting directly to the Director of IT, is suited for a perfectionist with a knack for anticipating worst-case scenarios. The successful candidate will drive the complete solution lifecycle : gathering, analyzing, and documenting requirements, working with teams to create solutions, performing QA, and assisting with implementation and rollout.
Candidates must possess first-hand knowledge of data and data-driven applications, the software development process, and a solid understanding of general IT fundamentals.
Core Responsibilities & Duties
1. Business Analyst Duties (Subject Matter Expert)
- Create and present functional and technical requirements to business and IT teams.
- Analyze problems / projects to identify scope and root cause, then document the outcomes.
- Work with various users at all levels (IT Teammates, Business Managers, Executives, end users) to plan and offer automated solutions, process reengineering, and manage expectations and progress.
- Discover functional dependencies and help make recommendations on system / business solutions to mitigate risk.
- Facilitate review sessions with functional owners and end-user representatives.
- Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) on all assigned projects.
2. QA Tester Duties
Write and review test cases and perform Quality Assurance (QA) / Testing.Manage User Acceptance Testing (UAT) with end users, including coordination and user acceptance signoff.Prepare user and technical documentation.3. Project Management Duties
Meticulously prepare and maintain all project artifacts (functional requirements, action items, decision points, test cases, project timelines, cost analysis, meeting notes, and agendas).Participate, lead, or conduct project status meetings with key project stakeholders and IT Team members.Keenly detect when a project is stalling and determine the course of action (technical or operational) required to get the project back on track.Work with outside vendors to facilitate proposals, managing technical / operational problems and resolutions.Help IT Leads manage Enterprise-level projects from initiation to successful rollout.4. Data Analyst Duties
Ability to chase down data problems using tools like Excel, SQL Server Management Studio, and SQL queries.Strong analytical skills with the ability to break down / understand requests and troubleshoot at every layer (from the application to the database layer).Position Requirements
Experience & Education ( Mandatory )
5+ years of experience working as a Business Analyst.Experience working in a strong Agile / Scrum team is required.Proven production level Application development & support experience is required.College diploma or university degree in Computer Science and / or Information Systems.Solid understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).Solid understanding of Data Integration, data warehouse concepts, and standard reporting models.Technical & Tool Proficiency
Proficiency with PC tools for analysis, modeling, and documentation, including :Windows
Microsoft Office (Word / Excel)Web Browsers (IE / Chrome)SharePointPreferred Qualifications
PMI Certification and / or Agile Scrum Certification.Develop a good understanding of the organization's goals and objectives.Personnel Requirements (Essential Talents)
Attention to Detail : Must be a perfectionist, meticulous with special attention to details, and a knack for finding worst-case scenarios.Agility & Proactivity :Highly self-motivated and pro-active nature.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities, scope, and requirements.Ability to multi-task and context switch on the fly.Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a timely manner.Coordination & Communication :Strong technical coordination skills to drive requirements and technical design.
Solid project management experience.Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills and influencing skills.Team and customer service oriented with proven ability to solve problems collaboratively.Cognitive Abilities :Analytical and methodical.
Practical problem solving and strategic thinking skills.Quick learner with good memory retention.Benefits : Medical, Dental, Vision, Holidays, PTO, Sick days and more.#LI-JHIBened memory retention.