Senior Business Analyst (7527)

We are looking for a Senior Business Analyst to manage the delivery of business value within an end-to-end technology lifecycle. If you are passionate about partnering with your business and IT stakeholders to deliver the optimal program/project results, we’d like to meet with you.

Work at Exadel – Who We Are

Since 1998, Exadel has been engineering its products and custom software for clients of all sizes. Headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, Exadel has 2,000+ employees in development centers across America, Europe, and Asia. Our people drive Exadel’s success and are at the core of our values.

About the Customer

The world’s largest human resources consulting firm is headquartered in New York City, with its main branches in 40+ countries. Over 20,500 employees operate internationally in more than 130 countries. Its services are used by 97% of Fortune 500 companies.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in business analysis or a related field.
• Strong understanding of API concepts, with the ability to support system analysis tasks and contribute to API specification.
• Experience working closely with development teams and architects to ensure API specifications align with industry standards.
• Knowledge of Acord standards or willingness to learn and apply them in API development.
• Understanding of incremental feature delivery, release phases, and scope management in a dynamic project environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to assess requirements, identify gaps, and prioritize backlog items effectively.
• Hands-on experience in backlog management, user story creation, and refining requirements for development teams.
• Ability to map data fields and maintain up-to-date API documentation.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of collaborating with cross-functional teams, including developers, architects, and product owners.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.).
• Scrum knowledge and experience working in Agile teams.
• Insurance industry background

Nice to have

• Experience with Acord standards (preferred) or a strong willingness to learn.
• Experience with Gherkin or willingness to work with it.

English level

Upper-Intermediate

Responsibilities 

• Lead requirements elicitation and management, ensuring alignment with business needs and technical feasibility.
• Serve as a bridge between product owners, developers, and project leaders, improving the team’s efficiency.
• Collaborate with developers and architects to define API specifications in accordance with Acord standards.
• Maintain and update API field mappings to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Assess incoming requirements, prioritize backlog items, and ensure features are incrementally delivered.
• Work closely with UX/UI designers to analyze Figma designs and identify gaps in requirements.
• Support backlog hydration, ensuring the team is well-prepared for upcoming development cycles.
• Provide documentation, including user stories, acceptance criteria, and API-related requirements.
• Prepare for future API integrations with Carriers and third-party services, ensuring APIs are structured to be as generic and aligned as possible.
• Stay up to date on the latest business processes and IT advancements to help automate and modernize systems.
• Effectively communicate insights and plans to cross-functional team members and management.
• Ensure solutions meet business needs, align with project goals, and adhere to API standards.

Advantages of Working with Exadel

Exadel is a global company, and benefits can vary depending on your location and contract type. Your recruiter will provide specific information about the benefits available to you.

• International projects
• In-office, hybrid or remote mode
• Medical healthcare
• Recognition program
• Professional & personal development opportunities
• Foreign languages classes
• Well-being program
• Corporate events
• Sports compensation
• Referral program
• Equipment provision
• Paid vacation & sick days