Business Analyst in Software Development

Location : Noida, Remotely

Business/Functional Unit : Technology and Creative Design

Reports to : VP Technology

The Product (MediaFerry: Innovating Creative Production Management)

MediaFerry is an all-in-one, cloud-based workflow solution designed to assist brands, agencies, and publishers in managing creative projects. It facilitates collaboration among team members and stakeholders in real-time, enabling users to order, track, proof, and approve artworks from any device. The platform integrates seamlessly with other workflow systems to optimize processes and includes features for managing digital assets, campaign reporting, and tracking project timelines. MediaFerry aims to streamline creative production management, allowing users to focus on delivering high-quality creative outputs.

Role Description

We’re looking for a motivated and analytical professional to join our software development team in a dual role as both a Business Analyst (BA) and Project Manager. As a BA, you’ll be instrumental in bridging the gap between business requirements and technical solutions. Your responsibilities will include gathering requirements, documenting specifications, and ensuring that our software development aligns seamlessly with our business goals. Additionally, you’ll oversee project management tasks to ensure timely delivery and successful implementation of solutions.

Key Responsibility Areas

• Project Management: Lead and oversee the planning, implementation, and tracking of projects related to AdTech SaaS platforms.
• Requirement Analysis: Collaborate with stakeholders to gather, document, and analyze business requirements for software applications.
• Solution Design: Work closely with development teams to translate business requirements into functional specifications and technical solutions.
• Stakeholder Communication: Serve as a primary point of contact between business stakeholders, development teams, and other project stakeholders to ensure clear communication and alignment of project objectives.
• Project Planning and Tracking: Develop project plans, timelines, and budgets, and monitor project progress against predefined goals and milestones. Ensure high-quality software by participating in user acceptance testing (UAT), sprint planning, retrospectives, and daily stand-ups.
• Risk Management: Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure successful project delivery.
• Quality Assurance: Work with the quality team and facilitate thorough testing and validation of software deliverables to ensure compliance with business requirements and quality standards.
• Documentation: Create and maintain project documentation, including business requirements, functional specifications, project plans, and user manuals. (e.g., user stories, use cases, flowcharts)
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and enhancements to software platforms, and collaborate with stakeholders to implement changes.

Role Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst or similar role in software development.
• Strong understanding of software development methodologies, technologies, and best practices. Familiarity with LAMP and MERN/MEAN stack technologies is a plus.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive projects to successful completion.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proficiency in handling backlogs and organizing sprints with tools such as Jira.
• Experience with user experience (UX) principles is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Skills

• Strong analytical skills to troubleshoot issues, analyze data, and propose viable solutions.
• Experience with business and technical requirements analysis, modeling, verification, and methodology development.
• Familiarity with artificial intelligence technologies is a plus, as AdTech SaaS platforms may leverage AI for enhanced advertising capabilities.