Technical Business Analyst (Finance)

Join our innovative team at Delta Dental of Missouri as a Technical Business Analyst!  We're looking for a skilled professional with a strong coding background and Agile expertise to bridge business needs with technical solutions.  You'll gather and analyze requirements, collaborate with developers, and ensure seamless project delivery.  Ideal candidates have experience in Python, JavaScript, SQL, and Agile methodologies.  If you're passionate about problem-solving and driving technical excellence, apply now to help us enhance our web development services!

Position Summary

We are seeking a Technical Business Analyst (BA) with a strong coding background and Agile expertise to bridge the gap between business needs and technical implementation.  This role requires a mix of business analysis, software development knowledge, and Agile methodologies to ensure seamless collaboration between stakeholders, developers, and product teams.  The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in coding, system analysis, and translating business requirements into technical solutions.

Essential Functions and Job Responsibilities

1. Business & Technical Analysis

• Gather, analyze, and document business and technical requirements, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

• Work closely with developers, architects, and product managers to translate business needs into technical specifications.

• Conduct gap analysis, impact assessments, and feasibility studies for new initiatives.

• Define and refine user stories, acceptance criteria, and process flows in Agile environments.

2. Coding & Technical Collaboration

• Leverage coding expertise (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript, SQL, or similar) to assist in prototyping and system analysis.

• Review technical designs and assist in troubleshooting issues with developers.

• Work with APIs, databases, and system integrations to ensure technical feasibility.

• Collaborate on test cases, debugging, and data validation when needed.

3. Agile & Project Management

• Act as a liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams to ensure smooth Agile delivery.

• Participate in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and backlog grooming.

• Assist in prioritizing features and enhancements based on business value and technical complexity.

• Support QA testing efforts by defining test cases, verifying results, and ensuring quality.

4. Process Improvement & Documentation

• Create and maintain technical documentation, process workflows, and user guides.

• Identify process inefficiencies and recommend automation or system enhancements.

• Ensure data-driven decision-making by analyzing trends, system usage, and performance metrics.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Technical Business Analyst, Software Developer, or similar hybrid role.

• Coding background in Python, JavaScript, SQL, Angular, node.js, C# or similar programming languages.

• Hands-on experience with databases, APIs, and system integrations.

• Experience collaborating with SaaS application teams for both enhancements and support.

• Deep understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) and experience working in Agile teams.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into business-friendly language.

• Experience in health/dental care insurance is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of JIRA, Confluence, or other Agile tools.

• Understanding of DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

• Understanding of UX/UI principles, wireframing, and prototyping tools.

• Certifications such as Certified Scrum Master (CSM), PMI-PBA, CBAP, or Agile BA.

Environment

This position functions as a hybrid role working from both home and in-office environments.  Any home office setting must be conducive to all guidelines outlined by the organization.  This role is required to attend in-person meetings, the frequency of which is determined by management based on departmental or organizational needs.

Physical Demands

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Specific vision abilities require the ability to focus distant and near objects clearly.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and hear.  The employee is frequently required to use hands and arms to handle, feel, and reach as well as operate a personal computer.

Disclaimer

This job description is designed to provide a general overview of the requirements of the job and does not entail a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that will be required.  The organization reserves the right to modify this job description at any time; including assigning or reassigning job duties or deleting this position at any time.

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