Business Analyst
vTech Solution
About this Role
Job Summary: The Business Analyst role supports the delivery and operational activities for SGI's custom-built Auto Fund DRIVE Platform. This position involves gathering stakeholder requirements, facilitating Agile processes, and supporting testing and Scrum Master duties within a modern event-based microservices architecture. The role is initially contracted for four months with potential for extension, primarily working remotely and focusing on enhancing delivery effectiveness and reducing project risks.
Responsibilities:
- Gather and refine stakeholder feedback and requirements to support discovery and planning.
- Assist with delivery, testing, and operational priorities to ensure project progress and quality.
- Facilitate Agile ceremonies and perform Scrum Master duties to remove impediments and promote team collaboration.
- Strengthen Business Analyst coverage across DRIVE Product Teams to manage competing priorities effectively.
- Utilize Azure DevOps for planning and tracking work within an event-based .NET microservices environment. Required Skills:
- Minimum 3 years experience with Azure DevOps and Scrum methodologies.
- Proficiency in Domain-Driven Design (DDD) and event-based microservices architecture.
- Experience with .NET development environment including GIT and Visual Studio.
- Familiarity with Azure-based authentication platforms and Azure services for event database technologies.
- Knowledge of Application Insights for monitoring and alerting.
- Ability to assist with automated testing using Jest and automated development pipelines. Desired Skills:
- Prior experience working on insurance-related applications or platforms.
- Experience supporting Agile delivery teams in a DevOps environment.
- Strong communication and facilitation skills to support cross-functional teams.
- Scrum Master certification or equivalent experience.
- Ability to work effectively in remote and distributed team settings. Rated Criteria:
- Experience with event-based microservices architecture - 30 Points
- Proficiency in Azure DevOps and Agile Scrum practices - 25 Points
- Domain knowledge of insurance or auto fund platforms - 15 Points
- Testing and automated pipeline support skills - 15 Points
- Scrum Master abilities and team facilitation - 15 Points Total: 100 Points Deliverables:
- Comprehensive requirements documentation and stakeholder feedback analysis.
- Active participation and facilitation of Agile ceremonies and Scrum Master duties.
- Support for testing activities and tracking of project progress using Azure DevOps.
- Enhanced Business Analyst coverage to reduce delivery risks and manage competing priorities.
- Collaboration within the DRIVE Product Teams to ensure timely and quality delivery. Must Haves:
- Minimum 3 years of relevant Business Analyst experience in Agile and DevOps environments.
- Proven experience with event-based microservices applications and .NET technologies.
- Ability to work remotely during Saskatchewan business hours.
- Strong knowledge of Azure DevOps and related Microsoft development tools.
- Experience supporting Agile teams with Scrum Master duties. Public Sector Experience: Preferred