Lead Business Analyst - Data

About the Position

Lead Business Analyst - Data

We're seeking a seasoned Lead Business Analyst - Data with 10-15 years of experience to modernize business processes and lead digital transformation. The ideal candidate will bring deep domain and process knowledge, with a specialty in converting complicated legacy business logic and procedural databases into streamlined, modern business processes and scalable cloud architectures.

Responsibilities

• Examine current enterprise business logic, legacy procedural code, and operational workflows, then rebuild them into scalable, maintainable, and efficient modern processes.
• Partner closely with cross-functional business stakeholders to gather, examine, and record thorough business requirements, functional specifications, and data mapping rules.
• Lead and take ownership of end-to-end migration and modernization efforts, ensuring business objectives stay aligned with technical delivery.
• Establish acceptance criteria, confirm business logic through unit and user acceptance testing (UAT), and uphold best practices in data governance, engineering standards, and quality assurance.
• Serve as the main point of contact between business units and technical/engineering teams, convert complex technical ideas into clear business value, and manage expectations across project timelines.
• Operate independently to champion modernization efforts, spot operational bottlenecks, and suggest process improvements that optimize data workflows and decision-making.

Requirements

• 10-15 years of professional experience in business analysis, business process management, or software/data solution delivery.
• Understanding of relational databases, SQL-based procedural code (Oracle PL/SQL), and modern cloud data platforms (Snowflake, Azure, and/or AWS).
• Exposure to modern programming and automation concepts such as Python logic, modular applications, and exception handling to work effectively alongside engineering teams.
• Strong analytical thinking with careful attention to detail when breaking down complex business rules and data flows.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication abilities, with a track record in stakeholder management, requirements workshops, and cross-functional leadership.
• Proven capacity to work independently, handle shifting priorities, and lead complex transformation initiatives from initial design through successful rollout.

Skills

• Core Skills: Business Analysis, Agile, SQL, Technical Writing
• Secondary Skills: Databases, Requirements Analysis

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on technical challenges that may impact across geographies.
• Vast opportunities for self-development: online university, knowledge sharing opportunities globally, learning opportunities through external certifications.
• Opportunity to share your ideas on international platforms.
• Sponsored Tech Talks & Hackathons.
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions.
• Possibility to relocate to any EPAM office for short and long-term projects.
• Focused individual development.
• Benefit package:
  • Health benefits
  • Retirement benefits
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible benefits
• Forums to explore beyond work passion (CSR, photography, painting, sports, etc.)

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