Business Analyst

Job Summary:

The Business Analyst role supports the delivery and operational activities for SGI's custom-built Auto Fund DRIVE Platform. This position involves gathering stakeholder requirements, facilitating Agile processes, and supporting testing and Scrum Master duties within a modern event-based microservices architecture. The role is initially contracted for four months with potential for extension, primarily working remotely and focusing on enhancing delivery effectiveness and reducing project risks.

Responsibilities:

• Gather and refine stakeholder feedback and requirements to support discovery and planning.
• Assist with delivery, testing, and operational priorities to ensure project progress and quality.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies and perform Scrum Master duties to remove impediments and promote team collaboration.
• Strengthen Business Analyst coverage across DRIVE Product Teams to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Utilize Azure DevOps for planning and tracking work within an event-based .NET microservices environment.

Required Skills:

• Minimum 3 years experience with Azure DevOps and Scrum methodologies.
• Proficiency in Domain-Driven Design (DDD) and event-based microservices architecture.
• Experience with .NET development environment including GIT and Visual Studio.
• Familiarity with Azure-based authentication platforms and Azure services for event database technologies.
• Knowledge of Application Insights for monitoring and alerting.
• Ability to assist with automated testing using Jest and automated development pipelines.

Desired Skills:

• Prior experience working on insurance-related applications or platforms.
• Experience supporting Agile delivery teams in a DevOps environment.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills to support cross-functional teams.
• Scrum Master certification or equivalent experience.
• Ability to work effectively in remote and distributed team settings.

Rated Criteria:

• Experience with event-based microservices architecture - 30 Points
• Proficiency in Azure DevOps and Agile Scrum practices - 25 Points
• Domain knowledge of insurance or auto fund platforms - 15 Points
• Testing and automated pipeline support skills - 15 Points
• Scrum Master abilities and team facilitation - 15 Points

Total: 100 Points Deliverables:

• Comprehensive requirements documentation and stakeholder feedback analysis.
• Active participation and facilitation of Agile ceremonies and Scrum Master duties.
• Support for testing activities and tracking of project progress using Azure DevOps.
• Enhanced Business Analyst coverage to reduce delivery risks and manage competing priorities.
• Collaboration within the DRIVE Product Teams to ensure timely and quality delivery.

Must Haves:

• Minimum 3 years of relevant Business Analyst experience in Agile and DevOps environments.
• Proven experience with event-based microservices applications and .NET technologies.
• Ability to work remotely during Saskatchewan business hours.
• Strong knowledge of Azure DevOps and related Microsoft development tools.
• Experience supporting Agile teams with Scrum Master duties.

Public Sector Experience:

Preferred