Skills

Communication Leadership Creativity Jira DevOps Azure DevOps Test Kanban Scrum Problem-solving Azure Confluence Agile Organizational Skills

Job Specifications

ABOUT OUR CLIENT

Our Client is a leading consulting firm known for driving digital transformation and delivering impactful technology solutions. They partner with organizations to modernize platforms, improve user experiences, and achieve measurable business results.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Our Client is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Business Analyst for a long-term contract with the potential for conversion to a direct hire. This role is ideal for a self-starter who thrives on taking ownership of initiatives from concept through delivery. You will collaborate with stakeholders and technical teams to shape digital products, write clear and actionable user stories, and ensure successful delivery of high-value solutions.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Serve as a bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams to align goals, scope, and outcomes
Facilitate discovery sessions, workshops, and interviews to gather detailed requirements
Write complete, testable user stories and acceptance criteria to guide Agile development and QA efforts
Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog grooming, standups, and retrospectives
Analyze business problems and propose solutions aligned with digital and user experience strategies
Develop and maintain wireframes, process flows, and supporting documentation
Track and manage requirements across the development lifecycle
Collaborate with UX/UI designers to ensure cohesive digital experiences
Lead or support User Acceptance Testing (UAT), including test case creation and defect tracking
Communicate updates, risks, and dependencies to stakeholders and leadership

QUALIFICATIONS

5–8 years of experience as a Business Analyst with a focus on digital products or platforms
Proven expertise in writing user stories and acceptance criteria
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Comfortable working independently and driving tasks forward
Consulting experience is a plus
Proficient in tools such as Azure DevOps, Jira, and Confluence
Experience working in Agile environments (Scrum/Kanban)
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Reputation for creativity, flexibility, and problem-solving
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, or a related field
Relevant certifications such as CBAP, PMI-PBA, CSPO, or SAFe are a plus

About the Company

Through its three divisions: Search Finance, Search Technology, and Search Support, Search Services is firmly established as the premier recruiting and staffing agency in the Greater Houston Area. Since our founding in 1999, thousands of Houston companies consider us a vital, strategic resource because of our ability to deliver Houston's most sought after professionals. We recognize that human capital is often a more critical asset than financial capital, so our mission at Search Services is to become an indispensable pa... Know more