Analyst, Software Engineering | Business Analyst I

Job Title: Business Analyst

AD3i Software Solutions Pvt Ltd (Verisk-India) , development team is looking for a smart, proactive, and results-oriented Business Analyst to build elegant solutions for the insurance industry's complex business domain and make our industry-leading products even better.

You will have the opportunity to make an impact and contribute to a complex application suite of products, mission-critical to insurance companies.

Our teams are lean, empowered, and collaborative. You'll work alongside intelligent colleagues who've checked their egos at the door. We've built a strong culture, and we're looking for engineers who can help us maintain it.

Objectives of this role

• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a bridge between stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring clear communication and understanding of project requirements.
• Requirements Gathering: Collect and document business requirements through meetings, workshops, and observations.
• Collaboration: Working closely with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to facilitate open communication and understand product features for better testing outcomes.
Test Planning and Execution : Develop test plans and scripts to ensure solutions meet the specified requirements.

• Data Analysis : Analyze data to identify trends, patterns, and insights that can inform business decisions.
• Conduct Requirement Analysis : Identify, analyze, and document business needs, ensuring clarity and completeness of requirements.
Documentation and Reporting : Maintaining detailed documentation of test cases, results, and defect logs, and providing regular updates on testing progress and results.

Responsibilities

• Test Planning : Developing a test strategy and creating test plans that outline the scope, approach, resources, and schedule for testing activities.
• Test Case Design : Writing clear and detailed test cases based on requirements and specifications to ensure all functionalities are covered.
• Test Execution : Executing test cases, both manually and automated, to identify defects and verify that the software behaves as expected.
• Process Mapping : Create process maps to visualize workflows and identify areas for improvement.
• Defect Reporting : Identifying, documenting, and reporting defects or issues discovered during testing. This includes providing clear reproduction steps and severity levels.
• Test Automation : Participating in the creation and maintenance of automated tests to improve testing efficiency and coverage.
• Performance Testing : Conducting performance, load, and stress tests to ensure the application can handle expected workloads.
• Regression Testing : Preparing and executing regression tests to confirm that existing functionalities work as intended after changes or enhancements.
• User Acceptance Testing (UAT) : Assisting in UAT sessions to ensure the product meets business needs and is ready for delivery.
• Training and Support : Provide training and support to users on new systems and processes, ensuring smooth implementation.
Continuous Improvement : Analyzing testing processes and outcomes to identify areas for improvement and implementing best practices in testing methodologies.

Qualifications

Educational Background

• Bachelor’s Degree: Typically, in Business Administration, Finance, Information Technology, or a related field.
Master’s Degree (Optional): An MBA or relevant master’s degree can be advantageous.

Professional Experience:

• Usually, 0-2 years in business analysis in Life Insurance implementations
• Industry Knowledge: Optional but Beneficial

Technical Skills:

• Data Analysis Tools: Proficiency in tools such as Excel, SQL, or data visualization software (optional) (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Requirements Management Tools: Experience with tools like JIRA, Confluence, or similar platforms for tracking requirements and project management.
Certifications (Optional but Beneficial)

Soft Skills:

• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey complex information clearly to various stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities to identify issues and propose effective solutions.
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong relationship-building skills to foster collaboration across departments.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunities for professional development and certification