Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation

Sr. Business System Analyst

We are looking for a highly skilled hands-on Business Systems Analyst. Someone who can translate business and design requirements into technical requirements for multiple Development teams. Additionally, must have a working knowledge of agile methodology, techniques, and frameworks, such as Scrum or Kanban, Jira, Story authoring.

In this role, you will:

• Working closely with the team in executing the goal
• Work with Developers and Subject Matter Experts to understand the effort for a requirement, communicate any risks to the Scrum master and facilitate making adjustments that satisfy all parties.
• Defining and documenting system requirements, ensuring they align with strategy and architecture.
• Translate business and design requirements into technical requirements for multiple Development teams – back-end service developers, framework developers, and UI developers
• Conducting user acceptance testing and ensuring products meet quality standards for applications
• Continuously monitoring team's products and adjust priorities accordingly
• Providing training and support to end-users on the use and functionality of reporting and reporting needs
• Lead agile ceremonies like planning, stand-ups and sprint reviews.

What you’ll need to succeed (required skills):

• Working knowledge of agile methodology, techniques, and frameworks, such as Scrum or Kanban, Jira, Story authoring
• Technical knowledge in back-end API services and UI
• Excellent writing skills to document system requirements in confluence or Jira stories
• Leadership and management experience
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong in Data analysis, Mapping, data dictionary, Documentation
• Strong in gap analysis, Traceability matrix
• Must have domain knowledge in: Mortgage/ Loans exposure, Credit Protection knowledge, Life Insurance knowledge
• Graduate preferred
• 8 + years of hands-on experience as a Business Systems Analyst, System Analyst, or Technical Analyst, with heavy emphasis on technology and implementation understanding
• Great communication and documentation skills.
• Great technical skills in Java based web applications and back-end services.
• Experience with software development methodologies and practices (Agile, Scrum)
• Excellent ability to work in a team
• Strong interpersonal skills to manage relationships with a variety of partners and stakeholders.
• Experience and comfort level acting as a subject matter expert and consultant.
• Good in bi-lingual, strong functional knowledge of either the insurance or banking domain

At Cognizant, we're eager to meet people who believe in our mission and can make an impact in various ways. We encourage you to apply if you have most of the skills above and feel like you are strongly suited for this role. Consider what transferrable experience and skills make you a unique applicant and help us see how you’d be beneficial to this role.

Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in Canada without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Working arrangements

We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 2-3 days a week in a client office in Toronto, ON. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.

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The Cognizant community:

We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

• Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world.
• We don’t just dream of a better way – we make it happen.
• We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what’s right.
• We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you.

About us:

Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Disclaimer:

Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.