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About Us
We are Ascent! and we help our customers solve problems, elevate, and do existing things better. We are on a mission to help our customers connect data, software, and purpose to create extraordinary outcomes. You could say we are a digital transformation business.
We specialize in software product development, analytics, data science, IoT solutions, machine learning, DevOps optimization, and modernization of applications, data, and platforms.
We work with incredible clients in all types of industries such as smart home devices, space exploration, beer manufacturing, finance, ecology, and logistics. We work with some of the sharpest minds in the brightest businesses and we employ the sharpest minds too!
At Ascent, we also believe in fostering a vibrant office community where collaboration thrives and connections flourish. With our hybrid approach, we prioritize hiring individuals who reside in close proximity to our offices. Our aim is to cultivate a positive atmosphere and sense of belonging by facilitating easy access to the office. However, we welcome applicants from all other areas in the indicated countries, as we value diversity and recognize the unique perspectives each individual brings to our team. Join us in shaping a workplace where proximity enhances collaboration while inclusivity strengthens our community.
About the role
As a Business Analyst, you will play a key role in connecting business requirements with technical solutions. You will work closely with various stakeholders and project teams to ensure that projects meet organizational objectives and fulfill customer needs. The ideal candidate will be responsible for documenting requirements, managing the product backlog, coordinating the demand pipeline, prioritizing backlog items, overseeing release planning, collaborating with development teams, facilitating system demos, and gathering stakeholder feedback. This role is expected to work with business stakeholders across the European Union.
Skills and Experience
* Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Requirements Engineer, Business Analyst or Product Owner.
* Good understanding of (re)insurance processes.
* Proficient in at least one of the following areas: Data Management & Integration, Document Management (Input and Output Management), Business Process Automation and Improvement.
* Familiarity with modern requirements gathering and documentation tools with advanced skills in Confluence, Jira or Azure DevOps.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of articulating complex concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
* Strong understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies, particularly Agile/Scrum.
* A proactive approach with a strong sense of ownership to drive responsibilities forward and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
* Familiarity with change management processes to facilitate smooth transitions during project implementations.
Nice to Have
* Agile/Scrum Certification
* BA Certification such as Certified Professional for Requirements Engineering (CPRE)
Working at Ascent
At Ascent we promote a healthy work-life balance by offering flexibility in where you work. We also promote well-being and provide access to Well Being Coaches. Your development and learning will be taken seriously, and we'll support your professional development with training and certification, with regular feedback and review. It is a fun, supportive and modern workplace where we really live by our company values of Empathy, Energy and Audacity! Ascent also offers a variety of benefits in each of our countries.
Ascent is an equal opportunities employer. We take intentional steps to ensure inclusion and belonging are something real here, not just something we talk about. No person will be treated less favourably because of their gender, pregnancy, and maternity status, marital or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, race, nationality, ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, or disability status. If you require any reasonable accommodation, please let us know when you apply.
If you have any questions contact our Talent Acquisition team on ta.admin@ascent.io.
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