Lynker Technologies is seeking a talented Business Analyst with experience in analyzing, developing and facilitating the documentation of business and technical requirements to help our development team ensure product deliverables meet or exceed customer expectations. This position will support our contract with the National Science Foundation (NSF).
We are looking for a Business Analyst who will work closely with project teams in a casual and creative environment to design and develop Web-based applications that communicate complex information in a simple, informative way. If you believe you have exceptional technical skills, enjoy working with technical and non-technical people in a collaborative team environment, and have a strong desire to apply the latest technologies to create innovative applications that address real-world environmental issues, then this job is for you.
The Business Analyst selected will handle the Following Duties:
Develop and maintain standard technical requirement documentation for the organization
Work with a diverse pool of stakeholders to gather and document business and user requirements
Work with product owners and quality assurance personnel to ensure that business and technical requirements are accurately translated into requirement specifications and functional designs
Work closely with a team of talented developers to design, develop, test, deploy, and support web-based applications, following an industry standard Agile product development process in cutting-edge technologies
Collaborate with quality assurance personnel to ensure that technical requirements are correctly implemented, that applicable user acceptance testing is performed, and technical requirements are built to specifications for each phase of the development process
Participate in research, planning, and brainstorming with development and project teams
Participate as a member of a technical team that proactively plans the implementation of enterprise systems across a wide platform of technologies
The Ideal Business Analyst will have the Following:
Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field and five-plus years of experience in software development or Master's degree in computer science and three-plus years of experience
7+ years of professional experience as a business analyst, systems analyst, or technical lead analyst with a demonstrated knowledge of Agile systems development life cycle (SDLC) processes and methodologies as well as project management principles and methodologies
The ideal candidate will also possess excellent communication skills, precise documentation experience, proven ability to work with multiple project teams, a working knowledge of software and system design, and promoting process improvement
Experience using Agile Methodologies
Experience using Atlassian JIRA software AND/OR Confluence for project management and software development is a BIG PLUS
International Institute of Business Analyst (IIBA) Certified Business Analyst Professional (CBPA) certification a plus
Experience with Mockups AND/OR Wire Frames, AND/OR Figma is a BIG PLUS
Experience working with statistical data AND/OR statistical analysis is a BIG PLUS.
About Lynker
Lynker is a growing, employee owned, small business, specializing in professional, scientific and technical services. Our continually expanding team combines scientific expertise with mature, results-driven processes and tools to achieve technically sound, cost effective solutions in hydrology/water sciences, geospatial analysis, information technology, resource management, conservation, and management and business process improvement.
We focus on putting the right people in the right place to be effective. And having the right people is critical for success. Our streamlined organization enables and empowers our talented professionals to tackle our customers' scientific and technical priorities – creatively and effectively.
Lynker offers a team-oriented work environment, and the opportunity to work in a culture of exceptionally skilled and diverse professionals who embrace sound science and creative solutions. Lynker's benefits include the following:
- Comprehensive healthcare for the employee at no monthly cost
- Healthcare benefit covers medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision
- Personal Time Off (PTO) Policy plus paid holidays
- Highly competitive compensation plan regularly calibrated against industry and location benchmarks
- 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – we're all company owners!
- Flexible spending accounts
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Life and accident insurance
- Tuition assistance/Training/Workforce improvement reimbursement per year
- Spot bonuses for exceptional performance
- Annual Employee Recognition Awards with bonuses
- Employee Referral Program
- Free centralized, self-directed Learning Management System to learn at your own pace
- Personalized career growth plans for every employee
Lynker is an E-Verify employer.
Lynker is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.
