Technical Business Analyst - Power Platform

The Technical Business Analyst at Talan is responsible for collaborating with business users to gather and analyze requirements, translating them into technical solutions. They will also prioritize project backlogs, provide effort estimates, and oversee project execution, ensuring alignment with business goals throughout the ideation process.

To qualify for the Technical Business Analyst role at Talan, candidates should ideally hold a bachelor's degree in computer science and have at least four years of relevant experience. A strong background in LCNC development, problem-solving capabilities, and effective stakeholder management skills are also essential.

Talan fosters an environment of professional growth for Technical Business Analysts by providing opportunities to work on innovative projects using the latest technology. Employees can collaborate with experienced colleagues, engage in continuous learning, and participate in team discussions that lead to impactful solutions.

At Talan, a Technical Business Analyst will primarily work with the Microsoft Power Platform, focusing on developing low-code and no-code solutions. Additionally, they will engage with various business applications involved in automating business processes.

Talan has cultivated a friendly and inclusive company culture that values 'Positive Innovation.' As a Great Place to Work certified organization, employees can expect to be part of a supportive environment that aligns personal growth with societal impact through technology.

When answering this question, highlight specific projects where you utilized the Microsoft Power Platform, discussing the complexities of the projects and how you approached problem-solving. Talk about the outcomes and improvements achieved through your contributions.

Explain your structured approach to gathering requirements, such as conducting interviews, surveys, or workshops. Discuss how you prioritize these requirements based on business impact and collaboration with stakeholders to ensure alignment with their needs.

Mention specific tools you are proficient in, such as Jira or Azure DevOps. Explain how these tools help you manage backlogs effectively and facilitate communication among team members, leading to successful project execution.

Discuss your strategies for adapting your communication style based on your audience. Provide examples of how you’ve used visuals or simplified language to help non-technical stakeholders understand complex technical concepts.

Focus on a specific project, detailing the challenges faced, your approach to problem-solving, and the steps you took to overcome those challenges. Highlight the lessons learned and how you implemented those insights into future projects.

Share your habits, like attending webinars, reading industry blogs, or being part of professional organizations. Highlight how staying informed enhances your capability as a Technical Business Analyst and impacts your work positively.

Discuss any projects that involved low-code/no-code solutions, describing the tools used, your role in the development process, and how these methods accelerated project timelines while meeting stakeholder requirements.

Explain your preparation process for presentations, from understanding your audience to formulating key messages. Talk about your approach to engaging viewers and addressing their questions during and after demos.

Detail your methods of staying in continuous dialogue with stakeholders, using feedback loops, and ensuring that project objectives directly support the overarching business goals throughout the project lifecycle.

Share an experience where you effectively collaborated across distances. Describe your communication strategies, tools used, and how you ensured that all team members were aligned towards common goals despite geographical challenges.