Location: Dimondale, Michigan
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Interview Mode: In-Person
Employment Type: Contract
Shift: EST

Position Overview

The Senior Business Analyst will play a critical role in understanding and translating business processes into detailed technical requirements. This individual will collaborate closely with stakeholders, architects, developers, and cross-functional teams to ensure the successful design, development, and delivery of large-scale applications.

The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical expertise, a deep understanding of modern software development methodologies, and a proven ability to drive business value through technology solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all organizational levels to ensure alignment on business objectives.
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear, business-friendly language for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Lead discussions with developers and solution architects to bridge gaps between business requirements and technical constraints.
• Partner with development, QA, and infrastructure teams to ensure solutions meet business needs and are delivered on time and within scope.
• Analyze raw project data and apply appropriate analytical tools and techniques to extract meaningful insights.
• Evaluate whether to build custom solutions or procure off-the-shelf software based on feasibility and business impact.
• Assess modernization strategies for legacy systems, integration opportunities, and new application development initiatives.
• Lead project initiatives and mentor junior Business Analysts by promoting best practices and professional growth.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of experience as a Business Analyst with a proven track record of translating business processes into technical requirements.
• At least 8 years of experience eliciting business requirements and developing detailed technical design documentation in collaboration with architects and technical teams.
• Strong expertise in reviewing technical designs and specifications for accuracy, completeness, and quality standards compliance.
• Experience in responsive design and human-centric application development.
• In-depth knowledge of Agile, DevOps, and modern programming languages and frameworks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions under pressure.
• Proficiency in process modeling tools to create flowcharts, business process diagrams, and data models.
• Familiarity with legacy systems, core enterprise technologies, emerging technologies, and business process re-engineering techniques.

Detailed Skills

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with developers, testers, architects, product owners, project managers, and executive stakeholders.
• Hands-on experience in Agile or Hybrid environments (Scrum, Kanban), including writing user stories and supporting SDLC methodologies such as Waterfall.
• Strong understanding of enterprise system integrations and database interactions.
• Familiarity with IT infrastructure, including cloud computing, APIs, middleware, and related technical ecosystems.
• Experience identifying system gaps and designing effective solutions through enhancements, integrations, or new feature development.
• Ability to decompose complex business requirements into actionable development tasks while accounting for technical limitations.