Sr Technical Analyst at Cox Enterprises in Atlanta, GA
The Senior Technical Analyst is responsible for technical and business analysis of software solutions delivered by software engineers. The Senior Technical Analyst defines requirements for improving processes and systems, reducing their costs, enhancing their sustainability, and the quantification of potential business benefits. The Technical Business Analyst also plays a role in ensuring software quality, process modeling, providing advice and guidance and monitoring emerging technologies. Autonomy Works under general direction within a clear framework of accountability. Exercises substantial personal responsibility and autonomy. Plans own work to meet given objectives and processes. Influence Influences customers, suppliers and partners at account level. May have some responsibility for the work of others and for the allocation of resources. Participates in external activities related to own specialism. Makes decisions which influence the success of projects and team objectives. Complexity Work includes a broad range of complex technical or professional activities, in a variety of contexts. Investigates, defines and resolves complex issues. Business Skills Selects appropriately from applicable standards, methods, tools and applications. Communicates fluently, orally and in writing, and can present complex information to both technical and non-technical audiences. Facilitates collaboration between stakeholders who share common objectives. Plans, schedules and monitors work to meet time and quality targets. Rapidly absorbs new information and applies it effectively. Maintains an awareness of developing technologies and their application and takes some responsibility for driving own development. Requirements Analysis Works with the product teams to capture requirements (both functional and non-functional) using various techniques such as workshop facilitation, data analysis, site visits, and task and workflow analysis. Combines all business requirements into a clear, managed, prioritized backlog (Agile) or business requirements document (Waterfall). Conducts analysis that identifies current state business processes or system inadequacies and presents ideas for process and systems improvement that assist product teams in meeting customer needs. Creates use cases, user stories, functional specifications, diagrams and technical documentation as needed to articulate requirements. Software Quality Works with product teams in defining acceptance criteria and coordinating acceptance tests and issue resolution. Performs user acceptance, A/B and other types of tests to determine completeness of requirements. Process Modeling Discovers and documents current business processes using process modeling techniques. Designs and models to-be processes, performing gap analysis, and identifying areas for improvement. Advice and Guidance Actively works with less experienced business analysts providing coaching and guidance. Leads troubleshooting of problems and assists in getting problems appropriately prioritized, assigned, fixed, tested, and closed. Provides subject matter expertise to teams, customers and leaders. Champions team health, removing blockers to progress and encouraging healthy interaction. Consults and provides research leading to strategic decisions. Emerging Technology Monitoring Actively participates in the engineering community, staying up to date on new technologies, understanding principles used in excellent software development, and sharing insights with others in the organization. Business Process Testing Designs and manages tests of new/updated processes. Specifies test environment for whole life-cycle testing (e.g. using model office concept). Manages selection/creation of relevant scenarios for testing and ensures that tests reflect realistic operational business conditions. Ensure tests and results are documented, reported to stakeholders and are available for specification of user instructions. Highlights issues and risks identified during testing to business stakeholders. Provides specialist guidance and advice to less experienced colleagues and users to ensure that tests are conducted in an appropriate manner. Business Analysis Investigates operational requirements, problems, and opportunities, seeking effective business solutions through improvements in automated and non-automated components of new or changed processes. Assists in the analysis of stakeholder objectives, and the underlying issues arising from investigations into business requirements and problems, and identifies options for consideration. Works iteratively with stakeholders, to identify potential benefits and available options for consideration, and in defining acceptance tests.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field and 5
years experience OR MS w/ 2
years experience OR 9 years experience of equivalent combination of industry related professional experience and education. Working experience in software development and/or testing in an enterprise web-based system Working experience capturing high level business requirements and decomposing them into user stories or specifications Working experience creating use cases, user stories, business requirements specifications, functional specifications, process flow diagrams Working experience writing SQL queries Working experience communicating, writing, and presenting complex technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences Working experience in delivering software products in an engineering or operations role Working experience in development lifecycle methodologies (e.g. waterfall, agile, iterative). Desirable:
Scrum Certification or equivalent ISEB/BCS Business Analysis Diploma or CBAP certification 5-8 Years of Working Experience. Who We Are About Cox Automotive:
There's nothing ordinary about Cox Automotive. We are people of every background driven by our passion for mobility, innovation, client success and community outreach. We make buying, selling and owning (or simply using) cars easier for everyone. Touching more than 40,000 clients across five continents, we bring together the best brands and the best teams to propel the automotive industry forward. Some of those team members work for our iconic consumer brands like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book, while others are creating the future of automotive at industry-facing brands like Dealer.com, Manheim and vAuto.
Salary Range:
$100K -- $150K
Minimum Qualification
Software DevelopmentEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field and 5
years experience OR MS w/ 2
years experience OR 9 years experience of equivalent combination of industry related professional experience and education. Working experience in software development and/or testing in an enterprise web-based system Working experience capturing high level business requirements and decomposing them into user stories or specifications Working experience creating use cases, user stories, business requirements specifications, functional specifications, process flow diagrams Working experience writing SQL queries Working experience communicating, writing, and presenting complex technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences Working experience in delivering software products in an engineering or operations role Working experience in development lifecycle methodologies (e.g. waterfall, agile, iterative). Desirable:
Scrum Certification or equivalent ISEB/BCS Business Analysis Diploma or CBAP certification 5-8 Years of Working Experience. Who We Are About Cox Automotive:
There's nothing ordinary about Cox Automotive. We are people of every background driven by our passion for mobility, innovation, client success and community outreach. We make buying, selling and owning (or simply using) cars easier for everyone. Touching more than 40,000 clients across five continents, we bring together the best brands and the best teams to propel the automotive industry forward. Some of those team members work for our iconic consumer brands like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book, while others are creating the future of automotive at industry-facing brands like Dealer.com, Manheim and vAuto.
Salary Range:
$100K -- $150K
Minimum Qualification
Software DevelopmentEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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