Business Analyst - job 1 of 2

About us:

Outliant is a fully-remote, US-based, digital product development and startup consulting company, with a team of culturally diverse creators whose exceptional skills and talents help conceive seamless digital products. Our teams exhibit work-play energy that supports individual growth, as well as encourages the freedom of creativity and “thinking outside the box.”

Our Core Values:

• Pursuit of Excellence: We are extremely competitive, ambitious, and driven to be exceptional – as individuals, teams, and as an organization. There is no standard high enough and we will never settle. We aspire to attract, retain, and empower the very best people.

• Startup Mentality: Outliant began with 5 startup founders, and startup culture is deep in our DNA. It’s a critical advantage that allows us to move faster, be more resourceful, and empower our team at all levels. We are in the early chapters of our journey.

• World-Class Remote Collaboration: Outliant is (and always has been) a 100% remote company – we have no offices and our teams are distributed around the world. Given the freedom and autonomy this provides, we require that our people excel in this remote structure.

About the role:

We're seeking a Business Analyst with a technical background to join our team. In this role, you'll leverage your project management skills to bridge the gap between business needs and innovative solutions. You'll collaborate closely with Project Managers and the development team to ensure successful project delivery. 

Seniority Level: Mid Level

Responsibilities:

• Gather and analyze requirements from stakeholders: Ensure a deep understanding of their needs and translating them into actionable plans for the development team. 

• Define success together: Collaborate with stakeholders to define the scope and success criteria for each technical project, setting clear goals and ensuring everyone's on the same page.

• Document for future success: Create and maintain clear and comprehensive business process documentation, ensuring knowledge is readily available for future projects and team members.

• Ticket management: Create, manage, and maintain project tickets with clear and concise details to guide development and QA teams.

• Team coordination: Actively liaise with team members, including developers and QAs, to ensure timely completion of tasks and adherence to project timelines.

• Project support: Provide comprehensive support to the PM, including stepping in as a backup to manage project activities as required.

• Communication: Facilitate internal communication, ensuring all team members are aligned and informed about project updates and changes.

• Analysis and reporting: Analyze project data to identify trends, issues, or areas for improvement, and report these findings to the PM.

• Process improvement: Continually seek opportunities to improve project processes and efficiencies.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a business analysis or similar role within a technology environment.

• Solid understanding of project management principles and methodologies, as well as strong knowledge of software development lifecycles.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

• Proficient in project management tools and software (e.g. ClickUp, Jira)

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.

Nice-to-haves:

• Experience working in a start-up company

• Familiarity with tech services

• Worked across multiple industries

What’s in it for you?

As a full-time member of our team, you’ll enjoy:

- Flexible hours, work wherever you choose

- Unlimited PTO

- Non-working holidays per country of residence

- Pro-rated 13th-month bonus in select regions

- Salary increases and performance-based bonuses

- Referral bonuses

- Financial support for online courses

- Mental health and well-being programs

- Fun and casual work environment

- Employee engagement activities and virtual gatherings

- We are a diverse, global team! 🌍

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