Business Analyst
Contract type: Full‑time
Work model: 100% remote (Poland-based)
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Business Analyst / Requirements Engineer to support IT initiatives in the areas of Identity & Access Management (IAM) and regulatory/compliance-driven projects. You will work closely with business stakeholders, IT teams, and external partners to translate business needs into clear, actionable requirements and support the delivery of secure, compliant, and scalable solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and facilitate requirements elicitation through interviews, workshops, and analysis sessions.
Translate business needs into clear, unambiguous functional requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (business, IT, architecture, security, external vendors) across international environments.
Support backlog refinement, prioritization, and requirement traceability using Jira/Confluence or similar ALM tools.
Ensure alignment with SDLC processes and support testing activities (review test cases, clarify requirements, support UAT).
Contribute to IAM- or compliance-related solution design discussions and documentation.
Maintain structured, transparent documentation and ensure consistency across project artifacts.
Experience & Skills
Several years of experience as a Business Analyst or Requirements Engineer in IT projects.
Hands-on experience in at least one of the following domains:
Identity & Access Management (IAM)
Regulatory / compliance-driven projects (audit, NPA-like topics, security, risk)
Strong skills in requirements elicitation, analysis, and documentation.
Proven ability to write clear functional requirements and user stories with acceptance criteria.
Experience working in cross-functional, international teams.
Practical knowledge of Jira / Confluence or similar tools.
Very good English (spoken and written).
Strong analytical mindset, structured working style, and problem-solving skills.
Methodology
Experience with agile (Scrum / Kanban) and/or hybrid project approaches.
Understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and basic knowledge of testing processes.
Nice-to-Have Qualifications
Experience with IAM tools such as One Identity, IGA platforms, or similar solutions.
Knowledge of NPA or comparable regulatory frameworks in insurance or financial services.
IAM process landscape
IT landscape and key stakeholders
Existing IGA solutions (e.g., CARE)
Basic understanding of IT security, authorization concepts, and role models.
Languages & Soft Skills
Experience collaborating with nearshore/offshore teams (e.g., Poland, India).
Strong facilitation and moderation skills for workshops with mixed business/IT participants.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
About us
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.
Additional employment information
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
