Business Analyst

Experience: 8 to 10 years

Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (Preferred)
Equivalent work experience is acceptable

Key Responsibilities
Modify existing software to correct errors, adapt to new hardware, or improve system performance.

• Design and develop software systems using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcomes.
• Develop software platforms and optimize programs for maximum efficiency and compatibility.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex system issues, making necessary system changes as required.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to evaluate hardware-software interfaces and resolve integration challenges.

Define system specifications and performance requirements in consultation with stakeholders.
Provide recommendations and maintenance solutions for software systems.
Develop and implement software testing and validation procedures to ensure system reliability.
Ensure compliance with industry standards, security best practices, and performance benchmarks.
Document software designs, updates, and changes for reference and future system improvements.

Technical Skills:
Business System Analyst
Serve as part of a team conducting business analysis for large scale IT systems being developed in a distributed environment
Plan, facilitate, and conduct workshops, interviews, and training sessions as needed to define business problems and solutions
Analyze information processing needs and plan and design computer systems, using techniques such as structured analysis, data modeling and information engineering;
Facilitate systems requirements definition sessions with client stakeholders;
Capture systems requirements, create use cases, and prepare written functional specifications for subsequent technical design and implementation;
Provide industry or domain research or knowledge applicable to clients project or solution need
Assist in development of key client stakeholder relationships
Participate in problem definition and analysis
Identify gaps between business requirements and existing or proposed solutions;
Analyze data and formulate recommendations to meet business and functional systems requirements
Apply appropriate methodologies as required
Prepare and participate in delivery of client presentations
Actively contribute to user interface design meetings.

Project & Systems Management Skills
Knowledge of project management methodAgile, Scrum, Waterfall) and ability to track software development progress.
Ability to evaluate system performance and optimize software solutions based on business needs.
ProblemSolving & Analytical Skills Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking to understand, dissect and fine tune the business requirements and translate them to technical requirements

Communication & Interpersonal Skills Strong verbal and written communication skills to document and present software solutions. Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
Interpersonal skills to collaborate with engineering staff and stakeholders for system improvements.
Customer service mindset to address and resolve software-related issues efficiently.

About Virtusa

Teamwork, quality of life, professional and personal development: values that Virtusa is proud to embody. When you join us, you join a team of 27,000 people globally that cares about your growth — one that seeks to provide you with exciting projects, opportunities and work with state of the art technologies throughout your career with us.

Great minds, great potential: it all comes together at Virtusa. We value collaboration and the team environment of our company, and seek to provide great minds with a dynamic place to nurture new ideas and foster excellence.

Virtusa was founded on principles of equal opportunity for all, and so does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.