Business Analyst

A BIT ABOUT US

Our main product is a payroll and timekeeping app for hourly workforces, sold by subscription and supported from Chicago. The product is a mobile app plus a React web dashboard, with a Python and PostgreSQL backend on AWS. Laptops are MacBook Pros, and you pick your own editor.

We are adding a Business Analyst to our IT team. We want someone who writes clear user stories, asks the uncomfortable question in requirements sessions and tests what gets built. This role sits between business users and the technical team. You need to speak both languages. Our team is spread across 14 countries. Headquarters is in Chicago. You will be employed through our employer-of-record partner in the UAE, with a local contract and salary paid in local currency. You will need at least 4 hours of overlap with US Central time.

MAIN DUTIES

• Analyse data in Excel and SQL to size problems and measure results
• Maintain a prioritized backlog with the product owner
• Map current and future-state processes in Visio or Lucidchart
• Prepare training materials and job aids for new processes

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2-4 years as a business analyst or in a similar requirements role
• Working knowledge of SQL for basic queries
• Comfortable leading workshops with people who disagree
• Jira and Confluence experience
• Bachelor's degree in business, information systems or a related field
• Advanced Excel skills

NICE TO HAVE

• Finance or supply chain domain knowledge
• Salesforce Administrator certification

WHAT YOU GET

• Company laptop
• Annual learning budget
• Performance bonus
• Monthly internet allowance
• Wellness allowance
• Public holidays observed per your country

We will only contact shortlisted applicants.

We review applications as they come in.

Start: Flexible.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Ashgrove Software LLC.