Bluestone Software is hiring: Business Analyst in Detroit

Our client, a large Automaker in Detroit, is seeking a Business Analyst on a contract to hire basis.

Job Description

Requires 3+ years of experience as a Business Analyst

Define/Document & Represent User Stories and other artifacts to various development communities throughout development lifecycle

Constantly re-prioritize the Product Backlog based on customer feedback, market changes and business priority.

Engage daily with various development communities during the product development lifecycle in order to provide User Story (requirements) clarification and immediate feedback upon completion

Coordinate and facilitate necessary interactions in order to obtain answers, provide direction, or eliminate impediments during product development

Confirm product meets User Story and design intent as part of Scrum Sprint exit criteria

Prepare and maintain artifacts associated with development progress such as backlog burn-up chart

Help to capture information pertaining to development progress and productivity

Help to determine potential release content and release date

Help monitor and determine the product market impact in order to help determine future product direction

Coordinate corrective action in response to negative product market impact due to product defects

Help facilitate Scrum events such as backlog refinement, daily stand-up, sprint review, and sprint retrospective

Qualifications

Experience creating user experience artifacts such as user stories, storyboards and wireframes

Demonstrable knowledge of software development lifecycles and activities.

A strong understanding of software Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum

Ability to set and manage priorities judiciously.

Familiarity with Android app development

The candidate must have excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with a diverse group of technical architects, developers, and subject matter experts.

Ability to work in across diverse teams and produce excellent results in a fast paced environment

Ability to articulate ideas to both technical and non-technical addressees

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.