Azure Business Analyst

Job Summary:
- We are seeking a skilled and analytical Azure Business Analyst to bridge the gap between business needs and technical solutions within our cloud environment. - This role is crucial for translating complex business requirements into detailed technical specifications, ensuring our Azure-based projects deliver maximum value. - You will work closely with stakeholders to analyze processes, gather requirements, and drive the successful implementation of cloud solutions. - Your work will directly impact our ability to leverage Azure services for operational efficiency and strategic growth.

**Key Responsibilities :** - Collaborate with business stakeholders to elicit, analyze, and document business requirements for Azure-based projects. - Translate business requirements into functional specifications and technical user stories for development teams. - Analyze current business processes and identify opportunities for improvement through Azure cloud solutions. - Serve as the primary liaison between business units and technical teams, ensuring clear communication and alignment. - Conduct data analysis to support business decisions and define data migration strategies within Azure. - Assist in the development of project plans, timelines, and status reports, tracking progress against milestones. - Participate in user acceptance testing (UAT) to ensure solutions meet business needs and quality standards.   
 
**Required Qualifications:** - Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field. - 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, with at least 2 years focused on Azure cloud projects. - Strong understanding of Azure services, including Azure Data Factory, Azure SQL, and Azure DevOps. - Proficiency in requirements gathering techniques, process modeling, and data analysis. - Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.   
 
**Preferred Qualifications:** - Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals or Azure Data Engineer Associate certification. - Experience in Agile/Scrum methodologies. - Familiarity with modern data platforms and ETL processes. - Experience with Power BI for data visualization.   
 
**Key Competencies:** - Analytical and problem-solving skills. - Strong business acumen and strategic thinking. - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. - Adaptability and a continuous learning mindset. - Collaboration and teamwork.