Sr. Software Analyst

Sr. Software Analyst

Onsite

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Duration: 12-month contract with possibility of extension

Location: Columbus, OH

Pay rate: Hourly

Job ID: 5152 This is a full-time W2 position with no subcontracting or C2C.

Overview:

The Sr. Software Analyst is responsible for executing the Business Analyst role for their assigned technical product(s), application(s) or projects, within the context of an agile/DevOps delivery model. In addition, they will extend their responsibilities to take on Project Management roles and Operations topics and may also fill the Agile Scrum Master role.

Responsibilities:

Business Analysis: Execute the Business Analyst Agile Role by:

Building a strong understanding of the assigned business processes, functions, roles and rules

Owning the functional solution- the big picture story - of the initiative being delivered

Collaborating with the Business to elicit requirements, define acceptance criteria, and maintain a prioritized product backlog

Creating user stories to the level of granularity required by the team

Clarifying inconsistencies and resolving issues to bridge the gap between user expectations and the delivered product

Testing deliverables against a user story's acceptance criteria to validate that the delivered product meets the business goals

Project Management: Lead the activities of assigned projects by:

Utilizing BMW ITPM processes to direct the execution of IT related projects

Coordinating business, IT and provider resources to ensure on-time delivery of high-quality, cost-efficient projects

Executing appropriate ITPM delivery tasks, activities and deliverables as necessary to ensure project success

Managing key project management processes and artifacts to ensure successful project delivery Scrum Master: Execute or support the Scrum Master Agile Role by:

Leading the Agile team in the adoption and execution of Agile processes

Planning and facilitating key Agile events including daily scrum, sprint planning, sprint demo and retrospective meetings

Collaborating with the Product Owner to manage the Product backlog

Clearing obstacles and enabling the efforts of the scrum team Operations and Support: Support the objectives of the DevOps team by:

Steering providers in the execution of support tasks

Resolving escalated support topics

Planning and executing upgrades and replacements to ensure that hardware and software components remain supported

Executing ITSM/ITIL processes to ensure ongoing stable operations and alignment with SLAs Coordination and Administration: Support efficient work processes by:

Coordinating day to day activities with team members

Leading and mentoring other team members as appropriate

Coordinating release planning and off-cycle efforts

Resolving or escalating risks and issues

Executing resource planning and time tracking processes

Impact on innovations and changes (What is the expected extent of change of a function in terms of processes, systems, etc.?)

Balancing speed to market, product quality and cost in the design and implementation of technical solutions

Developing technical solutions that appropriately account for both evolving technology and future business requirements

Executing in an evolving agile environment

Purpose and subject of the interaction/communication with internal/external interfaces, negotiating mandate (e.g. What is communicated how to whom?)

Close collaboration with IT colleagues and the Business in the design and implementation of technical solutions

Performance of activities and interactions with our internal and external customers through verbal or written communication should reflect adherence to the company's core values Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree

3 - 5 years IT experience

2 - 3 years project management

Strong knowledge of common concepts and processes in project delivery

Familiarity with financial services lease and loan applications

Experience in a multi-location, international environment

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to sell complex topics with members of management at all levels Preferred:

1 - 2 years in the Financial Services industry bout our Company

DataSoft Technologies is a highly recognized provider of professional IT Consulting services in the US. Founded in 1994, DataSoft Technologies, Inc. provides staff augmentation services for Information Technology and Automotive Services. Our team member benefits include:

Paid Holidays/Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical/Dental Insurance Group

ccident/Critical Illness Insurance

Life Insurance

401 (K)