Job Description
A Technical Business Analyst (TBA) bridges the gap between business needs and technical teams by analyzing problems and implementing technology-driven solutions. Key responsibilities include translating business requirements into technical specifications, collaborating with developers, ensuring the successful implementation of new systems, and improving existing software and processes. The role requires a blend of strong analytical skills, technical knowledge, and communication abilities.
Core responsibilities
Requirements gathering and analysis: Collect and analyze data to understand business problems and opportunities, then translate these requirements into detailed technical specifications.
Solution design and implementation: Develop and oversee the implementation of technical solutions, ensuring they align with business goals and integrate smoothly with existing systems.
Technical documentation: Create and maintain technical specifications, system documentation, and other project-related documents.
Stakeholder collaboration: Act as a liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams (such as developers and data analysts) to ensure clear communication and alignment.
Process improvement: Analyze current systems, identify inefficiencies, and propose and implement improvements to enhance workflow and performance.
System testing and support: Provide support during the testing phase and assist end-users in adopting new systems or applications.
Risk assessment: Identify potential risks in both current and proposed IT systems and recommend mitigation strategies.
Requirements
Required skills
Technical skills: Proficiency in areas like data analysis, SQL, and understanding of concepts like APIs, cloud computing, and data modeling is often required.
Analytical skills: Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and data analysis abilities are essential for identifying issues and evaluating solutions.
Communication skills: The ability to clearly communicate complex technical information to non-technical audiences, and to document technical details precisely, is crucial.
Project management: Skills in project management are often necessary for overseeing the implementation of new systems and solutions.
Business acumen: A strong understanding of business processes and how technology can be used to improve them is fundamental.
