Business Analyst cum Scrum Master

Job Summary: We are looking for a dynamic professional who can play a dual role of Business Analyst and Scrum Master. The ideal candidate will be responsible for bridging the gap between business needs and technical solutions, while also facilitating Agile development practices within the team. This role requires strong analytical skills, excellent communication, and a deep understanding of Agile methodologies.

Key Responsibilities: Business Analyst Responsibilities:

1. Requirement Gathering  & Analysis:
• Collaborate with  stakeholders to understand business objectives and gather detailed       requirements.
• Analyze and document   business processes, workflows, and system functionality.
2. Documentation:
• Create detailed  Business Requirement Documents (BRD) and Functional Requirement       Specifications (FRS).
• Maintain process flow  diagrams, use cases, and user stories.
3. Stakeholder  Communication:
• Act as a liaison  between business teams, technical teams, and other stakeholders.
• Conduct workshops,  demos, and requirement clarification sessions.
4. Solution Design &  Support:
• Work with technical  teams to design solutions that meet business needs.
• Support testing efforts  by creating test cases and participating in UAT.

Scrum Master Responsibilities:

1. Agile Facilitation:
• Facilitate daily  stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and reviews.
• Ensure Agile principles  and Scrum practices are followed by the team.
2. Team Coordination:
• Remove impediments and  roadblocks to ensure smooth delivery.
• Coordinate with Product  Owners to maintain a prioritized and well-groomed backlog.
3. Performance Monitoring:
• Track sprint progress   using tools like Jira, Azure DevOps, or Trello.
• Ensure delivery   timelines are met and communicate project status to stakeholders.
4. Continuous Improvement:
• Identify opportunities  to enhance team performance and implement improvements.
• Promote a culture of  collaboration, transparency, and ownership within the team.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Educational Background: Bachelors degree in  Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience:
• 2+ years of experience as a Business Analyst/Scrum Master in an Agile environment.
• Good experience in Power BI or Datawarehouse
• Technical Skills:
• Proficiency in  requirement management tools like Jira, Confluence, or similar.
• Familiarity with  process modeling tools (e.g., Visio, Lucidchart).
• Basic knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and technical concepts.
• Soft Skills:
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Leadership skills to  guide and motivate teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Scrum Master  (CSM) or PMI-ACP certification.
• Knowledge of Agile  frameworks like SAFe or Kanban.
• Experience in domains  like Finance, Healthcare, or E-commerce.