Business Analyst

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.

We are looking for a skilled Business Analyst to join our team. In this position, you will serve as a vital link between business needs and technical solutions throughout the software development lifecycle. Partnering with cross-functional teams, you will help drive high-quality delivery and thorough validation of business requirements.

Responsibilities

• Grasp and adjust to the working process based on the software development lifecycle applied in the project, whether Waterfall, Agile, or RUP
• Review and interpret input documents such as use cases and functional specifications tied to the selected software development lifecycle
• Detect and record functional gaps within input documentation, including use cases, requirements, and functional specifications
• Construct a test matrix to guarantee complete traceability between requirements and test coverage
• Determine relevant test scenarios aligned with the project's functional scope
• Prepare test cases for specific features and project deliverables
• Run test cases within the timelines and cycles established by the project
• Report defects without delay, document them following project standards, and monitor them through to resolution
• Recommend enhancements to functional testing processes based on findings and observations
• Communicate test metrics to provide clear insight into quality and project progress

Requirements

• No less than 3 years of applicable professional experience in business analysis or a related field
• Capability to grasp and adapt to the working process according to the software development lifecycle in use
• Proficiency in analyzing and interpreting input documents such as use cases and functional specifications
• Background in identifying and documenting functional gaps in input materials, including use cases, requirements, and functional specifications
• Skill in constructing a test matrix to maintain traceability between requirements and testing activities
• Ability to determine test scenarios and craft corresponding test cases for specific features
• Practical experience running test cases within project-defined cycles
• Competence in reporting defects, detailing them thoroughly, and tracking them until resolved
• Ability to propose improvements to functional testing processes to boost quality and efficiency
• Experience reporting test metrics to communicate project quality and status
• Practical experience with Jira for task tracking, backlog management, and defect reporting
• Proficient English skills, both written and spoken, at a B2+ level or higher

Nice to have

• Awareness of Agile methodologies for iterative and collaborative software delivery
• Background in the IBM Rational Unified Process (RUP) for structured, phase-based development
• Understanding of the Waterfall methodology for sequential and plan-driven project execution

We offer

• International projects with top brands
• Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers
• Healthcare benefits
• Employee financial programs
• Paid time off and sick leave
• Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses
• Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses
• Global career opportunities
• Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
• EPAM Employee Groups
• Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn

EPAM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.