Business Analyst

Location: St. Louis, MO Description: Our client is currently seeking a Business Analyst We are looking for a Business Analyst to support the development of scalable software solutions and to be part of a team that's responsible for the full software development life cycle, from conception to deployment. As a Business Analyst, you should be comfortable with requirements gathering for software development, software lifecycle management and agile methodologies. You should also be a team player with a knack for visual design and utility. The successful candidate will be responsible for helping to maintain and upgrade existing software as well as testing and deployment of new software. An ability to understand the business nuances and the connectivity between different teams will be critical. Bayer hires curious, self-directed learners who keep these skills up to date with the latest technologies. Our employees are expert problem solvers who can be successful even with complex and high-uncertainty challenges. They are excellent communicators who persuasively promote innovative new approaches that bring value to their customersThis job will have the following responsibilities:Areas of focus - • Support cross-functional partnerships focusing on delivering digital tools to global and regional teams. • Help develop strategic software and applications by capturing customer requirements and use-cases with good documentation. • Work collaboratively with end-user teams in mapping project workflows. • Address software production issues from end-users; trouble shooting issues, prioritizing, and working with Developers to resolve in timely manner. • Track issues and collaborate with global and regional teams in managing software projects and software life cycle management. • Collaborate with other BAs and Software Developers to monitor product use and customer training, including collecting customer feedback and develop plans to enhance the product experience and customer journey. • Conduct software testing (automated and manual) in preparation of software production release. • Scrum planning and experience in Agile methodology using tools such as DevOps, AHA, Kanban Qualifications & Requirements:• Bachelors in STEM or related field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) and 2+ years of experience working as Business Analyst in software development field. • Advance level experience with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Visio/MS Project. • Experience working in scientific fields. • Ability to understand and implement complex business processes.• Ability to execute complex, quantitative analysis and share recommendations via compelling presentations and storytelling.• Ability to drive collaborations to achieve major initiatives and decisions. • Comfortable in a fast-paced environment - working with ambiguity and being hands-on. • Ability to lead gatherings of a diverse set of stakeholders, facilitating efficient meetings that drive to desired outcomes. • Highly independent, goal-oriented, strong communication skills and solution-driven. Contract Duration: 6 months with potential to extendContact: This job and many more are available through The Judge Group. Find us on the web at www.judge.com