Technical Business Analyst / Product Owner-Philadelphia, PA

Job # 8942
Position Title: Technical Business Analyst / Product Owner
Rate: $ 45/ hour on W2
Job Location: Philadelphia, PA 19102- F2F Required
Key Skills:

• Should have the ability to author User Stories and Epics in tools like Jira
• Perform Technical Analysis/Preliminary Testing/Onboarding of new services to be consumed
• Create Wireframes/Mock UI

Company Overview:
This fast-paced employer is one of America's largest video, high-speed Internet, and phone providers. It also enjoys an international reputation as a leading media, entertainment, and communications company. The corporate culture presented by the employer provides an innovative and diverse environment for employees, and reflects the individuality of its customer base. Working for this company will guarantee access to innovative technology, and it has also been consistently competitive in "top places to work" lists.

Scope:
Technical Business Analyst / Product Owner
Responsibilities:

• Should have the ability to author User Stories and Epics in tools like Jira
• Perform Technical Analysis/Preliminary Testing/Onboarding of new services to be consumed
• Create Wireframes/Mock UI
• Resolve Team's queries during the sprint and remove roadblocks for development
• Perform user story Grooming/ Planning with Team
• Write up Release Notes for new sprints
• Conduct Sprint Demo with Stakeholders
• Works with Software Developers to support design and development, as required
• Functions a liaison between the stakeholders, user community, and internal Software Engineers to develop system solutions
• Analyzes business strategy and user needs, revises existing system logic as necessary, documents requirements and specifications, and translate business objectives into proper system requirement specifications.
• Prepares detailed functional and technical specifications from which programs will be written.
• Plans and assists with oversight of testing processes and activities, and assists business users in validating that the programs meet the requirements.
• Participates in test procedures to help compare test results against requirements to validate that coding is accurate.
• Develops or assists in the development of work plans, time schedules, and project task items for the Scrum team.
• Provides subject matter expert and operational support to internal business partners
• Identifies risks and issues, and seeks approval on complex matters
• Ensures quality and integrity across application implementations.
• Maintains a working knowledge of system interaction to ensure success in overall architectural solution.
• Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
• Experience with Agile project management - should be able to perform as Agile SCRUM master when required
• Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) as necessary.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
• 4-5 years related experience as a BA in developing requirements and performing system analysis
• Presentation skills (MS Visio, Excel and MS Powerpoint).
• Experience in creating UI Mock up's using MS Visio / Balsamiq / Mockup Builder
• Should have knowledge of SOAP UI and REST Client to test services
• Experience in using Jira and Confluence
• Java knowledge is an added plus
• Should have extensive experience Agile methods and principles
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to clearly communicate ideas and solutions
• Familiarity in cable and telecommunications technologies including video, broadband, and phone is a huge plus