Amgen

Sr Associate IS Bus Sys Analyst

India - Hyderabad Full time

Career Category

Information Systems

Job Description

Job Title: Sr Associate IS Bus Sys Analyst

Business Analyst – QA & Agile (Web/Data Platforms)

(5+ Years Experience)

Job Summary

We are seeking a Business Analyst – QA & Agile with 5+ years of experience to support web and data-driven applications across enterprise platforms.

This role is suited for professionals who can bridge business requirements, testing, and Agile delivery, with hands-on involvement in validating applications, monitoring data workflows, and ensuring overall solution quality.

The ideal candidate will have experience in business analysis, software/data testing, and Agile practices, along with a strong willingness to learn and take on additional responsibilities such as Scrum Master.

Key Responsibilities

🔄 Agile & Scrum Responsibilities (Primary)

  • Act as a Scrum Master or Agile facilitator for the team.
  • Lead Agile ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, backlog grooming).
  • Ensure adherence to Agile principles and best practices.
  • Track sprint progress, identify risks, and remove blockers.
  • Facilitate communication and coordination across cross-functional teams.
  • Drive continuous improvement in team processes and delivery efficiency.

📋 Business Analysis & Requirements

  • Gather, analyze, and document business and functional requirements.
  • Translate business needs into clear user stories and acceptance criteria.
  • Work closely with stakeholders to ensure alignment between business expectations and technical delivery.
  • Support backlog refinement and prioritization activities.

🧪 Testing & Quality Assurance

  • Perform functional and data validation testing across web and data platforms.
  • Design and execute test cases based on business requirements.
  • Validate application functionality and data accuracy.
  • Identify, track, and support resolution of defects.
  • Ensure overall quality, accuracy, and completeness of delivered solutions.

🤝 Collaboration & Communication

  • Work closely with developers, QA, data engineers, and business stakeholders.
  • Ensure clear communication of requirements, issues, and status updates.
  • Maintain documentation for requirements, testing, and processes.

Optional / Nice to Have Responsibilities

📊 Data Platform Monitoring & Validation

  • Monitor daily data workflows and job executions
    (e.g., Databricks or similar platforms).
  • Investigate job failures and support root cause analysis.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to resolve data and pipeline issues.
  • Ensure data integrity across systems and reporting layers.

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in Business Analysis, QA/testing, or Agile roles.
  • Strong experience in Agile/Scrum practices, including facilitating Scrum ceremonies.
  • Experience in requirements gathering and documentation.
  • Hands-on experience in software testing or data testing.
  • Familiarity with web application testing and/or data platform testing.
  • Working knowledge of data platforms
    (e.g., Databricks or similar — monitoring and basic troubleshooting) is a plus.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple responsibilities across BA, QA, and Scrum roles.
  • Willingness to learn new tools, technologies, and take on additional responsibilities.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with reporting and visualization tools
    (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, REACT JS or equivalents).
  • Prior experience acting as a Scrum Master.
  • Basic knowledge of SQL and data validation techniques.
  • Experience working in enterprise or large-scale environments.
  • Familiarity with test management or defect tracking tools.

What This Role Requires

  • A strong Agile practitioner who can lead Scrum effectively
  • Ability to bridge business, testing, and delivery teams
  • Ownership of both process efficiency and solution quality
  • Flexibility to contribute across BA, QA, and Agile roles
  • A proactive mindset with willingness to drive team coordination and continuous improvement

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