Job Title: Business Analyst
Job Location: Hybrid- Hartford, Connecticut, USA
** Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future**
We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst to join our team in Hartford, CT. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with business stakeholders, product owners, and delivery teams to gather, analyze, and drive requirements through the full delivery lifecycle. This role requires strong communication, documentation expertise, and the ability to bridge business and technical teams in a fast-paced Agile environment.
Salary and Other Compensation:
The annual salary for this position is between $90,000 to $103,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
In this role, you will
Collaborate with business stakeholders, product owners, and technical teams to elicit, analyze, and document business requirements
Translate business needs into clear, structured user stories, functional specifications, and acceptance criteria
Facilitate meetings, workshops, and discussions to ensure alignment between business and technology teams
Manage and maintain product backlogs, including backlog grooming and prioritization
Actively participate in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives
Utilize tools like Jira and Confluence for requirement management, documentation, and tracking progress
Prepare detailed documentation including requirement documents, status reports, and process workflows
Support delivery teams throughout the development lifecycle to ensure requirements are well understood and accurately implemented
Coordinate with engineering teams to understand release processes and ensure smooth delivery cycles
What you’ll need to succeed (required skills)
6–8 years of experience as a Business Analyst in enterprise environments
Strong experience working in Agile/Scrum frameworks
Hands-on experience with Jira and Confluence for requirement and backlog management
Proven ability to create high-quality documentation, including user stories, BRDs, FRDs, and reports
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact across technical and non-technical stakeholders
Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Skills
Working knowledge of DevOps tools such as:
Jenkins
Argo CD
Git
CI/CD pipelines
Understanding of software release cycles and DevOps practices (coordination-level knowledge; no coding required)
Additional Information
This is not a development or coding role
Candidate must be comfortable working in a collaborative Agile delivery environment
Opportunity to work on enterprise-level projects with cross-functional teams
Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
401(k) plan and contributions
Long-term/Short-term Disability
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Work model:
At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 3 days a week at a client location in Hartford, CT, USA.
The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.
We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits 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.
“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.
Acerca de Cognizant
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) es un creador de soluciones de IA y proveedor de servicios tecnológicos que conecta la inversión en IA con el valor empresarial mediante el desarrollo de soluciones de IA full‑stack para sus clientes. Su profundo conocimiento de la industria, junto con su experiencia en procesos e ingeniería, permite incorporar el contexto único de cada organización en sistemas tecnológicos que amplifican el potencial humano, generan resultados tangibles y mantienen a las empresas a la vanguardia en un entorno en constante cambio. Más información en cognizant.ai o @cognizant.
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