Business Analyst

Intersog® is a Chicago-based provider of software engineering, custom development, and IT consulting solutions. We empower companies to meet their IT talent needs by creating dedicated software development teams either locally in the USA / Canada / Mexico or at our R&D centers in Ukraine.

We are currently seeking a passionate and detail-oriented Business Analyst to join our team. In this role, you will act as a bridge between stakeholders and the development team, ensuring that business requirements are clearly defined, communicated, and met. You will leverage data analysis and project management skills to drive successful project delivery and enhance our clients' operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Requirements Gathering

• Collaborate with stakeholders, including scientists and lab operators, to gather and document software requirements effectively
• Facilitate workshops and meetings to ensure a thorough understanding of user needs and expectations

User Story Development

• Write clear and concise user stories and acceptance criteria to communicate user requirements to engineering teams
• Prioritize user stories based on project goals and user impact

Specification Documentation

• Create detailed functional and technical specifications to guide software development efforts and ensure clarity for engineers
• Maintain documentation that is accessible and understandable for both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Collaboration with Engineering

• Work closely with remote engineering teams to clarify requirements, provide ongoing support, and ensure alignment throughout the development process.
• Participate in agile ceremonies, including sprint planning and backlog refinement

Communication

• Maintain ongoing communication with the Director of Platform Strategy to ensure alignment on project priorities and timelines.
• Regularly update stakeholders on project status, challenges, and solutions

Time Management and Prioritization

• Manage competing priorities and timelines effectively, ensuring that key deliverables are met
• Adapt quickly to changing project needs and scope while maintaining flexibility throughout the development process

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Business Analyst, Product Owner, or similar role in building tools for life sciences.
• Experience in software development is required; laboratory automation experience is highly desirable
• Strong understanding of requirements gathering and documentation processes in a software development context
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders, including non-native English speakers.
• Proficiency in creating user stories, specifications, and acceptance criteria that meet industry standards
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
• Experience with tools for documentation, project management, and collaboration (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, Miro

Benefits

1. You will be with a team where your contributions will have a big impact.

2. You will be working with motivated and talented team members who will help you grow your skills.

3. Remote Office - you choose the place where you want to work.

4. We are not strict about hours as long as the work gets done and you are available when people need to connect.