Business Analyst II

 


About Us:

At apexanalytix, we’re lifelong innovators! Since the date of our founding nearly four decades ago we’ve been consistently growing, profitable, and delivering the best procure-to-pay solutions to the world.   We’re the perfect balance of established company and start-up.  You will find a unique home here. 


And you’ll recognize the names of our clients. Most of them are on The Global 2000. They trust us to give them the latest in controls, audit and analytics software every day.  Industry analysts consistently rank us as a top supplier management solution, and you’ll be helping build that reputation.


Read more about apexanalytix - https://www.apexanalytix.com/about/


Quick Take - 


We are seeking a highly skilled Business Analyst II to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the maintenance, support and operations of Apex software applications including requirements for production incidents and small enhancements.  They will define, translate and document user requirements for development and client implementation projects according to establishing standards and best practices.  Additionally, the candidate will understand defined requirements for current and future products, create test cases/build test plans for these products, execute these test plans, and accurately report results back to management.

 

The successful candidate will possess a strong attention to detail, excellent relationship management skills, and the ability to effectively facilitate work sessions with technical architects and business sponsors.  As well as strong QA/testing aptitude, technical skills, software analysis experience, and excellent written and oral communication skills.



 The Work - 


  • Troubleshoot errors and application issues via periodic testing, help desk tickets and other methods.
  • Research, analyze and recommend improvements to supported applications.
  • Requirements gathering and validation: Ensuring scope of work is clearly defined and signoff is done by key stakeholders.
  • Work with users and information system development staff to determine data storage and access requirements.
  • Work closely with developers, managers, and executives to ensure the release of high-quality products.
  • Manage system implementation, tracking the timing of deliverables, and developing conversion and migration plans for moving from existing systems to enhance or more effective new systems. 
  • Develops and maintains a functional expertise in the various APEX businesses and anticipates business and system needs based upon changing industry conditions.
  • Coordinate implementation projects through their complete lifecycle including publishing complete timelines, managing dependencies, and tracking milestones.  Provide weekly/daily status on issues, milestones, and timelines.
  • Responsible for creating and maintaining support related application documentation.
  • Provide estimates for creating test cases, test plans and testing specific features
  • Develop, document and maintain functional test cases and other test artifacts like the test data and data validation.
  • Execute and evaluate test cases and report test results.
  • Be solely responsible for testing certain applications/products
  • Enter defects/enhancements that are accurate, clearly stated and submitted in a timely fashion
  • Learn and adhere to testing processes and policies
  • Report clearly on assigned tasks and recognize and alert management of potential problems/issues in advance. Facilitate test plan/case reviews with cross-functional team members.
  • Identify any potential quality issues per defined process and escalate potential quality issues immediately to QA Manager/Other project teams.
  • Design and develop advanced test suites using object-oriented methodologies.
  • Implement and execute test strategies on all supported platforms and languages to help improve overall quality and test code coverage.
  • Work under pressure and manage competing priorities and shifting timelines while maintaining project scope.
  • Understand or gain understanding of the administration and functionality within the supported applications.
  • Understand the impact of scope changes and adjust project plans and communication accordingly. Report issues and risks with recommended mitigating actions


The Must-Haves - 


  • 2-4 years of experience as a Business Analyst applying the tools and techniques of business analysis and project management
  • 2-4 years of software testing and Business Application processes experience
  • BA/BS Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Technical Communication, Business, or equivalent work experience(Preferred)
  • Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge and application of standard software development methodologies and practices such as SDLC, RUP, Agile or Scrum
  • Experience with one or more of the following: Ruby, Python, JavaScript, Java, and/or C#
  • Working knowledge of test methodologies, processes, and tools (Selenium, Python or any programming language, TFS/ADO, Visual Studio, STLC, Test Management tool, GitHub)
  • Exposure to application development projects/applications employing Microsoft technologies (.Net, ASP.Net, ASP, XML/XSL, HTML, JavaScript, SQL) and best practice techniques
  • Knowledge of relational databases/SQL
  • Experience working with black box/grey box testing
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Excellent client and interpersonal relationship skills
  • Strong time-management skills to achieve both individual and team deadlines
  • Proficiency in multitasking, with the ability to work on multiple unrelated products concurrently
  • Highly motivated, enthusiastic, and detail-oriented


Over the years, we’ve discovered that the most effective and successful associates at apexanalytix are people who have a specific combination of values, skills, and behaviors that we call “The apex Way”. Read more about The apex Way - https://www.apexanalytix.com/careers/


Benefits

At apexanalytix we know that our associates are the reason behind our successes. We truly value you as an associate and part of our professional family. Our goal is to offer the very best benefits possible to you and your loved ones. When it comes to benefits, whether for yourself or your family the most important aspect is choice. And we get that. apexanalytix offers competitive benefits for the countries that we serve, in addition to our BeWell@apex initiative that encourages employees’ growth in six key wellness areas: Emotional, Physical, Community, Financial, Social, and Intelligence.

With resources such as a strong Mentor Program, Internal Training Portal, plus Education, Tuition, and Certification Assistance, we provide tools for our associates to grow and develop.






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