Apex Systems
Long-term contract-to-hireHybrid - onsite 3x a week in Downtown HOUThe Web Development Business Analyst would interface between business stakeholders and the technical application development team and be responsible for understanding and translating business needs to actionable requirements for application development. Job FunctionsRequirements gathering: Meet with internal stakeholders to elicit, analyze, and document project goals, business needs, functional and non-functional requirements. Process analysis and modeling: Map out existing business processes and workflows to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement and facilitate the design of more efficient processes. Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation, including business requirements documents (BRDs), functional specification documents (FSDs), user stories, and acceptance criteria using internal templates. Solution design and validation: Work with UX designers and developers to create wireframes, mockups, and prototypes that demonstrate the proposed solution. Testing coordination: Coordinate the planning and execution of different testing phases including user acceptance testing (UAT) to ensure that the final product meets all requirements. Data analysis: Collect and analyze website metrics and user behavior data to support data-driven decision-making. Liaison and communication: Facilitate communication between the business side and the technical team, ensuring that all parties are aligned, and technical complexities are understood by non-technical stakeholders. Agile methodology: Familiarity with Agile methodologies including Scrum to help refine and prioritize the product backlog with the development team. Qualifications and SkillsEducational background: Bachelors degree in Management Information Systems (MIS), Computer Science, or a related field. Certifications such as Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) or Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA) are valued. Familiarity with web technologies: General knowledge of web development technologies including HTML, CSS, .Net, JavaScript, and APIs. Data and analytics tools: Proficiency with Excel is required and familiarity with Power BI, Azure Insight and Dynatrace are desirable but not essential. Project management and documentation tools: Experience with Microsoft applications including Project Online, ADO, Visio, Word and PowerPoint. Analytical and critical thinking: The ability to analyze complex problems, identify opportunities, and propose practical solutions. Excellent communication skills: Must be able to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences through written reports, presentations, and verbal communication. Stakeholder management: Strong interpersonal skills to manage relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders and navigate competing needs and priorities. Problem-solving: A proactive and solutions-oriented mindset to address challenges that arise throughout the project lifecycle. EEO EmployerApex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178.Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.