Information Technology Business Analyst

**Join Our Team at Appvantage in Singapore**

Are you ready for an exhilarating new journey with us?

At Appvantage, we're not just a team; we're a passionate community of digital strategists, designers, and developers. Our expertise shines through as we tackle major digital projects for global corporations across the Asia & Pacific region, particularly in the automotive industry.

As we continue to expand and drive innovation, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced IT Business Analyst to join our team in Singapore. Here's a glimpse of your responsibilities:
**Key Responsibilities**
- **Requirement Elicitation and Analysis**: Collaborate closely with product owners, stakeholders, and end-users to gather, analyze, and document detailed business requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria. Translate business needs into actionable tasks for the development team.
- **Process Mapping**: Analyze current business processes to identify areas for improvement. Work with stakeholders to define and document new processes and workflows that align with agile principles and project goals.
- **Backlog Management**: Maintain a well-organized product backlog, prioritizing user stories and features based on business value and dependencies. Regularly update the backlog to reflect changing requirements and priorities.
- **User Story Creation**: Translate business requirements into clear and concise user stories that outline the who, what, and why of each feature or functionality. Craft user stories with well-defined acceptance criteria that are understandable by both technical and non-technical team members.
- **Cross-functional Collaboration**: Act as a liaison between the development team and business stakeholders. Facilitate effective communication and collaboration to ensure a shared understanding of requirements and project progress.
- **Acceptance Criteria Definition**: Work with product owners and development team members to define clear and concise acceptance criteria for user stories. Ensure that acceptance criteria are testable and reflect the desired outcomes.
- **Quality Assurance**: Collaborate with the QA team to validate that user stories meet acceptance criteria and ensure that the delivered product aligns with business expectations.
- **Continuous Improvement**: Proactively identify areas for process improvement within the Scrum framework. Contribute to retrospectives and sprint planning sessions to enhance the team's efficiency and effectiveness.
- **Documentation**: Maintain up-to-date documentation of requirements, user stories, and relevant project information. Ensure that all documentation is accessible and understandable for both technical and non-technical team members.

**Job Requirements**
- **Educational Background**: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field.
- **Experience**: Minimum 3 years' experience in business analysis, preferably in an IT or software development environment.
- **Soft skills**: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to dissect complex business processes and requirements. Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, for effectively conveying information to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- **Tech-Adept**: Proficiency in requirement management tools and agile project management software.
- **Attitude**: You're organized, meticulous, detail-oriented with a focus on delivering high-quality work, and always approach tasks with a positive attitude.
- **Collaboration**: Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.
- **Project Acumen**: Strong administrative skills and a general understanding of the project life cycle, project documentation, and project standards.
- **Methodologies**:Prior experience with SCRUM/Agile methodologies is a plus.
- **Certifications**: Relevant certifications such as Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) are a plus.

Join us at Appvantage, where every day brings exciting challenges and opportunities for growth. If you're ready to make your mark in the dynamic world of digital innovation, we invite you to embark on this journey with us. Your adventure starts here

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $5,000.00 - $7,500.00 per month

**Benefits**:

- Work from home

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Singapore 338729