Senior Business Analyst (Contract to Full Time) – filled
The Company:
MAKE Technologies’ exclusive business focus is legacy modernization using their patented Modernization Platform: Transformational Legacy Modernization (TLM). TLM consists of a structured methodology enabled by an integrated suite of automated tools that facilitate the modernization of legacy applications (i.e. re-architect) into SOA-enabled Java EE and .NET applications. Our solutions and products have a solid track record of success in enterprise application modernization. We are able to deliver project success both direct to our government and Fortune 100 customers as well as through its highly developed partner network.
In addition to being a cutting edge solutions company we offer a challenging and fulfilling work environment where we strive to maintain a balanced work and personal life. Consider MAKE for your next career choice, and see yourself challenging the status quo, doing the undoable, and having the time of your life.
The Opportunity:
As a Business Analyst at MAKE we are seeking someone who is ready to join a team where the BA function is a critical part of the entire modernization process. Candidates should have a deep down conviction that business analysis, when done right, is key to making complex systems work well.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Create/facilitate processes to identify/confirm business requirements & priorities
- Have experience documenting/modeling both current and future business requirements;
- Translate business requirements into technical requirements;
- Feel empathy for clients who suffer with complex systems that do not meet their needs;
- Want to simplify & streamline overly-complex and inefficient processes;
- Understand the difference between needs & wants, and know how to differentiate between the two;
- Believe that most software fails because the KISS principle is ignored;
- Know that communication and people skills, as well as the ability to develop trust and confidence with the client, is the key to a successful project;
- Understand that organizational acceptance & behavior determines project success and failure; and
- Willing to travel to client sites, as needed.
Requirements:
- 7-10 years of experience in a senior role
- Work well with clients, their stakeholders and end users
- Proven ability to be a “translator” between technology and business processes using plain English (samples may be requested)
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Experience within a Software Project Team (architects, developers, testers,)
- Experience using a methodology like RUP/UML, Agile or XP
- Experience with Software Project Estimation
- Experience in writing requirements, use cases and design specifications
- Ability to work in an inter-disciplinary approach with Architects, Data Architects, Developers and Testers.
Assets:
- Experience in project management
- Business Analysis experience in a multi-million dollar project.
- Domain and Data Modeling
- Experience in developing web applications
- Programming experience with JAVA, J2EE or other platforms
To Apply: Please email resume and cover letter to: careers@maketechnologies.com
