business analyst Herndon, VA
Job description
Req ID: 242949
NTT DATA Services strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.
We are currently seeking a Business Analyst and Tester to join our team in Herndon, Virginia (US-VA), United States (US).
Company:
NTT DATA is a Global IT Innovator delivering technology-enabled services and solutions to clients around the world. NTT DATA Services partners with clients to navigate and simplify the modern complexities of business and technology, delivering outcomes that matter most.
Role:
As a Business Analyst, you will be the link between the product owner/customer and the technical IT team. You will own the product on behalf of the stakeholders/customers, make appropriate decisions and learn new skills which may include learning some technicalities of development. You will work within our agile software development process and have an important impact on the features and services provided.
As a Tester, you will be a key member of a team driving the quality of the products and services to the next level. You will work within our agile software development process and have an important impact on the features and services provided.
What you get to do in this role:
Business Analyst: The Business Analyst focuses on product backlog, stakeholders, and customer needs.
- Grooming the product backlog based on the prioritization provided by the product owner.
- Analyzing the customer needs and finding the solutions to address them.
- Creating the requirements in the form of user stories with appropriate acceptance criteria.
- If in case the user stories have been already created by the product owner (with acceptance criteria), then reviewing them to make sure that every business rule is covered, and the acceptance criteria meet the user story functionality.
- Working with the product owner and the stakeholders to understand the scope, suggest improvements to the requirements, etc.
- Preparing documents like wireframes, design flow, UI etc., as, and when required.
- Lead brainstorming sessions when the team meets to discuss the upcoming sprint’s backlog. The Business Analyst guides the team, helps them to understand the requirements and even at times must approve the implementation.
- Works closely with the QA’s on analyzing the test coverage, converting real-world use cases into test cases, providing insight to test complex functionalities, etc.
- The Business Analyst also participates in the planning meeting to help the team in estimations by helping them to understand the flow, complexity, and dependency.
Basic Qualifications:
- Must be a US Citizen due to Government Contract.
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Business Computer Science, or related technical discipline or equivalent combination of education and work experience
- Ability to obtain a DHS security clearance
- Minimum 6 years of experience as a Business Analyst and/or Scrum Master.
- ServiceNow Agile Development experience.
- Minimum 1 year of experience in QA/Testing.
- Minimum 1 year of experience in the testing process, test types, and testing methodologies.
- Minimum 1 year of experience in debugging, testing, and problem-solving.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certified Scrum Master Practitioner and/or Certified Scrum Product Owner, is a plus.
- Proven ability to drive cross-team technical discussions and decision making.
- Strong aptitude and helpful attitude in providing excellent support to cross-functional organizations.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision in a very dynamic, and timeline sensitive.
- Ability to understand technical issues at a high-level.
- Must have exceptional communication, organization, and time management skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail.
- Proactive, consistently demonstrates initiative to take ownership of resolving issues and gaps.
- Displays strong communication, organizational, analytical, critical thinking, and team building skills.
Candidates for this position will be required to adhere to NTT DATA’s and its clients’ COVID-19 health and safety protocols. NTT DATA is committed to complying with the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force COVID-19 Workplace Safety Guidance for Federal Contractors and Subcontractors to the extent it is enforced by the federal government or any of its clients. If this position becomes subject to a COVID-19 vaccination mandate based on applicable law or client requirement, candidates will be required to become fully vaccinated as defined by NTT DATA or be approved for an exemption in accordance with applicable law.
Where required by law, NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting pay range for this remote role is Min: $71,600 - Max: $149,200. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate’s actual work location, relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance.
This position is eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employer contribution, flexible spending or health savings account, life and AD&D insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits.
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About NTT DATA Services
NTT DATA Services is a recognized leader in IT and business services, including cloud, data and applications, headquartered in Texas. As part of NTT DATA, a $30 billion trusted global innovator with a combined global reach of over 80 countries, we help clients transform through business and technology consulting, industry and digital solutions, applications development and management, managed edge-to-cloud infrastructure services, BPO, systems integration and global data centers. We are committed to our clients’ long-term success. Visit nttdata.com or LinkedIn to learn more.
NTT DATA Services is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants without regarding to race, color, religion, citizenship, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please inform your recruiter so that we may connect you with the appropriate team.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $71,600.00 - $149,200.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Business analysis: 6 years (Required)
- QA/testing: 1 year (Required)
Security clearance:
- Confidential (Preferred)
Work Location: Remote
About NTT DATA
CEO: Yo Honma
Revenue: $10+ billion (USD)
Size: 10000+ Employees
Type: Company - Public
Website: https://www.nttdata.com/global/en/
Year Founded: 1967
