Technical Business Analyst (BA)
Remote · South Africa
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ZAR 40K–ZAR 50K/mo
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- Education
- Master's
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About the role
Role Overview:
The Technical Business Analyst will be responsible for gathering, analyzing, and documenting business and technical requirements for web-based software projects. The successful candidate will work closely with stakeholders, project managers, and development teams to ensure that project goals align with business objectives and technical capabilities.
Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and define clear, actionable business and technical requirements
Document use cases, user stories, workflows, and business processes
Translate business needs into functional specifications for the development team
Assist in creating project documentation including wireframes, process flow diagrams, and functional requirements
Act as a liaison between business units and technical teams throughout the project lifecycle
Support the development and QA teams during implementation and testing phases
Conduct impact analysis, gap analysis, and feasibility studies for proposed changes
Participate in and facilitate meetings, workshops, and requirement-gathering sessions
Assist in user acceptance testing (UAT) and support post-deployment activities
Requirements
Required Experience and Qualifications:
Proven experience as a Business Analyst, preferably in a software development or web-based project environment
Solid understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
Experience working in Agile or hybrid development methodologies
Technical Skills:
Ability to bridge business needs with technical solutions
Familiarity with web technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP concepts
Basic understanding of relational databases, particularly MariaDB/MySQL, with the ability to write basic SQL queries
Experience using diagramming tools like UML or BPMN for use cases, process flows, and system modeling
Proficiency with requirement management tools such as Jira
Good understanding of API concepts and web service interactions
Soft Skills:
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Excellent documentation skills, with a focus on clarity and precision
Active listening skills and a proactive approach to requirement elicitation
Ability to facilitate workshops, meetings, and discussions with multiple stakeholders
Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated
Benefits
Originally posted on Himalayas