Sr Associate IS Bus Sys Analyst at Amgen

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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 with5+ 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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