Cognizant

Cloud BA

Posted 25 September 2024
LocationSingapore
Reference45107

Company's Benefits

  • Flexible Working Arrangements

    Flexible Working Arrangements

  • Mentorship Program

    Mentorship Program

  • Leadership Development Program

    Leadership Development Program

  • Paid Parental Leave

    Paid Parental Leave

  • Return to Work Policy

    Return to Work Policy

  • Sponsorship Program

    Sponsorship Program

  • Raise Numbers Of Women In Leadership

    Raise Numbers Of Women In Leadership

  • Internal Women's Networking Group

    Internal Women's Networking Group

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Analyse Business Needs:

    • Assess the Client needs, scope problems, and develop comprehensive business cases to address identified challenges.

    • Perform user research, including interviews and surveys, to gather insights and map out user journeys.

    • Identify pain points and opportunities for improvement in existing systems and processes.

  • Document and Evaluate Requirements:

    • Document detailed requirements, source and evaluate potential solutions, and recommend those that best align with company objectives.

    • Collaborate with vendor and app vendors to clarify requirements, design solutions, and ensure alignment with the company goals.

  • UX Design and Prototyping:

    • Perform the user experience design, including creating and validating prototypes to ensure they effectively address user needs.

    • Guide the outsourced vendor to ensure that solutions are user-centric and align with company’s digital transformation objectives.

    • Review existing system functionalities, redefine user experiences, and validate design enhancements through prototyping.

  • QA & Testing:

    • Ensure technical and business requirements are accurately communicated and implemented by the outsourced vendor.

    • Manage day-to-day coordination and support the validation of developed solutions through rigorous testing.

    • Oversee the management of production issues, daily operations, and ensure system enhancements meet user needs.

    • Oversee QA and testing processes to maintain quality and functionality.

  • Stakeholder Management and Communication:

    • Identify key stakeholders, manage expectations, and facilitate communication to ensure alignment on solution scope.

    • Manage conflicts, issues, and changes to maintain stakeholder agreement on the solution’s direction.

    • Work with users to ensure smooth deployment and adoption of new solutions.

  • Business Analysis and Strategic Alignment:

    • Refine and clarify business needs, define solution scopes, and develop business cases that align with our strategic objectives.

    • Explore, document, and evaluate business needs against current state assessments, ensuring solutions are comprehensive and practical.

    • Assess deployed solutions to ensure they meet the original business needs and objectives.

Skills and Experience:

  • Hands-on experience in at least one full project development lifecycle or project maintenance.

  • Experience in conducting user research, service journey mapping, and prototyping.

  • Experience with DevOps practices, including version control, automated testing, and continuous improvement.

  • Experience in implementing Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, AWS Code Pipeline, or GitLab CI.

  • Strong background in QA & Testing, including managing coordination with vendors and validating solutions against business requirements.

  • Proficiency in using prototyping tools (e.g., Figma).

  • Strong analytical, conceptualization, and problem-solving skills.

  • Ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues quickly and efficiently.

  • Ability to take a broad, strategic perspective as well as drill down to understand business needs and challenges.

  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to pitch ideas and influence stakeholders.

  • Strong organizational and people-handling skills, with a focus on teamwork and customer-oriented results.

  • Ability to document processes, solutions, and best practices for both technical and non-technical audiences.

Preferred Skills:

  • Consulting or Business Analysis experience, with certifications such as the Certification of Competency in Business Analysis™ (CCBA®) or Certified Business Analysis Professional™ (CBAP®) being advantageous.

  • Knowledge of Web Content Management Systems (e.g., Sitecore) and Search Engine Systems (e.g., Lucidworks Fusion).

  • Proficient in using Amazon Web Services (AWS) for deploying, managing, and scaling applications, including services such as EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, and CloudWatch.

  • Knowledge of infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform or AWS CloudFormation for automating deployments and managing cloud resources.

  • Understanding of AWS security best practices, including IAM roles, VPC configurations, and secure data storage.

  • Experience in designing, developing, and maintaining RESTful APIs.

  • Knowledge of API authentication methods such as OAuth2, JWT, and API key management.

  • Familiarity with government processes and cloud-based IT projects.

  • Up-to-date knowledge of product trends, best practices, and relevant technologies.