Business Data Analyst at Altron Bytes Systems Integration

Job Description

Perform Business Analysis and Data Analysis of complex requirements in a Big Data environment, collaborating with Data Scientists, Solutions Architects and Data Engineers to provide data solutions that provide insights to make business decisions

Responsibilities:

• Business analysis of complex requirements, in a Big Data environment
• Problem solving and Diagnostic work
• Collaborate with Data Scientists, Solutions Architects and Data Engineers to resolve business and functional issues
• Creating relevant documentation for new features such as BRS, ICDs and test plans
• Reviewing and editing requirements, specifications, business and systems processes and recommendations related to proposed solution
• Facilitating Business and Functional Design sessions and various meetings with product owners
• Facilitate functional sessions with the technical teams. 
• Taking responsibility to assist Data Scientists and Data Engineers to resolves issues
• Understanding the data challenges of the project team and the client
• Keeping abreast of industry developments in area of expertise
• Consistently delivering high quality service to clients

Education Required:

• Matric / Grade 12 essential
• 3-year Degree / diploma in Information Technology/ Computer Science/Engineering degree preferred
• Business Analysis course/certification (Highly beneficial)

Experience Required:

• 3 - 5 years’ work experience as a business analyst
• Data analyst experience  
• Working experience in SQL
• Experience contributing to the development life-cycle for agile software development

Skills Required:

• SQL
• Exposure to ETL environment would be highly advantageous
• Exposure to Hive and Cassandra advantageous  
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to facilitate sessions with a various levels and disciplines of people
• Problem solving skills

Education

• National Diploma (Required)