Business Analyst
Apex Systems · Minneapolis–Saint Paul, WI · 2 wk ago
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About the Role
We are seeking a Business Analyst to operate in a fast-paced, agile environment focused on data science, AI, and digital B2B/B2C applications. You will be part of a cross-functional development team, working alongside a Product Owner and Scrum Master on an emerging digital solution in the early stages of its lifecycle, focused on improvements and enhancements based on initial feedback.
Responsibilities
- Create and manage user stories, organize ADO boards, and help manage the product backlog using Azure DevOps.
- Collaborate with product owners, engineering, UI, and data science teams.
- Transform ambiguous and evolving needs into well-structured requirement sets.
- Gather, document, and translate business needs into clear functional and non-functional requirements.
- Manage dependencies across UI, engineering, data science, modeling, and product teams within a multi-workstream agile environment.
- Understand and document APIs.
Requirements
- Experience writing user stories and managing backlogs in Azure DevOps (ADO).
- Proven ability to work effectively in an agile environment with multiple workstreams.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative setting.
- Must be able to come onsite to Saint Paul, MN or Naperville, IL as needed for PI Planning and workshops.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with B2B web application solutions, digital products, or writing stories for mobile applications.
- Knowledge of food safety in Food Retail.
- Experience in AI, Business Intelligence, or Data Science.
- Skilled at collaborating with customers to refine and clarify requirements.
- Experience with digital product roadmaps, working with APIs, integrating data streams, and leveraging AI modeling.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans.
- Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) and 401K with company match after 12 months of tenure.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) on the HDHP plan.
- SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions.
- Corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
- On-demand training program, access to certification prep, and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars after 6+ months of tenure.
- Certification discounts and perks for associations including CompTIA and IIBA.
- Dedicated customer service team for benefits and resources, and a certified Career Coach.
Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota (Partial Remote)