Functional Analyst

Job Description ROLE & OBJECTIVES : Understand the functional requirements and create user stories for the development team. Create functional artifacts like business process model, domain model, algorithms, activity and sequence diagrams, and UX mockups to support requirement definition. Ensure that the functional and non-functional requirements are identified and clearly articulated. Participate in functional validation and sprint reviews. Participate in development discussions to ascertain if the requirements are clearly understood, document conflicts, and revising the functional specifications after resolving the conflicts based on the discussion with the Business Process Owner. Contribute to identifying key test scenarios for the user requirements. Serve as the liaison between the Business and the Development team. The role is expected to work in the same time zone as the development team. Skills Required: Experience in UML to create domain model, activity diagrams to clarify requirements. Experience to decompose large functional requirement into independent, granular user stories. Experience with functional designs and tools for user journeys. Strong leadership to influence and drive diverse stakeholders. Passionate about software development and with good communication skills. Good business understanding to facilitate discussions from Leadership to Business users. Qualifications Bachelor's degree (B.Sc., M.Sc., or equivalent) in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a comparable field Minimum 2+ years of professional experience in an IT environment, preferably in implementation roles within industrial or process-driven organizations Minimum 2+ years of hands-on experience as a Business Analyst, Functional Analyst, Product Owner, or similar role in an IT environment Demonstrated expertise in UML modeling, including domain models and activity diagrams for requirement clarification Strong proficiency in creating and decomposing functional requirements into independent, granular user stories Solid experience with functional design methodologies and tools for mapping user journeys and workflows Proven ability to work effectively with Agile and Scrum frameworks Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts to diverse audiences Strong leadership capabilities with demonstrated ability to influence and drive stakeholders across all organizational levels Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail Experience with requirements documentation tools and technical writing Proficiency in SQL and basic database query knowledge Demonstrated expertise in stakeholder management and change management Ability to work collaboratively in distributed team environments and across multiple time zones Preferred experience in laboratory, manufacturing, or process-intensive industries Preferred certifications: IIBA (International Institute of Business Analysis) or equivalent business analysis certification