Functional Analyst

Experience: · 5 to 8 years of experience as Analyst for software solutions in Development Project or product. · At least one full year of contribution to a single product / project a must. · Experience with business requirements, creating Epics, Themes and User Stories · Collaborate with Business Analysts (local business in Europe) to elicit, review and improve functional specifications (based on User Requirements), which should include functional tests description and acceptance criteria. · Ensure that User Stories are prepared and updated during the whole development process in order to always reflect developments to be performed. · As required, Review Test Scenarios and Test Cases, providing input to specification. · Ensure that extensive Test Cases are properly written / updated and validated in close collaboration with QA Test team for new or updated features. · Functional Testing - Extensively test new functionalities delivered by the Development team before their delivery, report issues and follow up on them until delivered functionalities reach the expected level of quality. · Escalate and follow-up on timely manner any and all issues that might be a blocker, issue deviation from SOP’s etc. · Contribute to the troubleshooting, tests and documentation of selected applications functions, at a high quality level. · Work with the development team to resolve issues. Technology skills: · Strong experience in developing User stories, UI mock ups. · Strong background in Software Development/Engineering · Experience in testing the functionalities delivered by development team · Hands on experience on SQL Server writing simple queries Preferred · Knowledge on any UI mock creation tools · Knowledge of SOA is advantageous Methodology skills • Test Driven Development • Agile-Scrum Personal Skills: • Excellent analytical and problem solving skills • Excellent verbal/written communication skills. Fluent in English • Scrum values : Commitment, Focus, Collaboration PREFERED CANDIDATES: · The successful candidate will have a self-motivated, get-it-done attitude; the ability to think critically; enjoy working with teams spread globally and across cultures; a desire to learn in new areas; and the discipline to pay attention to deadlines, details and quality. · Good communication and interpersonal skills to interact with team in Europe · BE Computer Science/MCA or any other Bachelor’s degree with the right experience · Will be an added advantage if worked on Laboratory related applications Travel · This role may require 5-10% travel to Europe (on project need basis)