About the Role
As a Senior Technical Business Analyst, you will make an impact by driving business and technical requirements across digital transformation initiatives involving Agentic AI, Intelligent Automation, cloud platforms, APIs, and enterprise applications. You will be a valued member of the technology delivery team and work collaboratively with business stakeholders, development teams, quality assurance teams, product owners, and external partners to deliver innovative business solutions.
In This Role, You Will:
Partner with business and technology stakeholders to elicit, analyze, document, and validate business and functional requirements.
Lead requirements gathering workshops and translating complex business needs into user stories, use cases, process flows, wireframes, and functional specifications.
Analyze APIs, system integrations, microservices architectures, and enterprise data exchange models to support solution design and delivery.
Support Agentic AI, Intelligent Automation, and cloud transformation initiatives by defining business requirements, workflows, and process improvements.
Collaborate with development, quality assurance, and external partner teams throughout the software development lifecycle while facilitating Agile and SAFe delivery practices.
Work Model
We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 3 days per week onsite in our Mahwah, NJ office. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.
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.
What You Need to Have to Be Considered
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
10 + years of proven experience as a Business Analyst supporting enterprise software development, digital transformation, and technology modernization programs.
Strong expertise in gathering, documenting, validating, and managing business and functional requirements in Agile and SAFe environments.
Experience with REST APIs, system integrations, microservices architectures, cloud-based solutions, and data exchange technologies including JSON/XML.
Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps (ADO/TFS), Visio, business analysis tools, and stakeholder management, coupled with strong analytical and communication skills.
These Will Help You Stand Out
Experience supporting Gen AI, Agentic AI, AI-driven business process solutions, or Intelligent Automation initiatives.
Knowledge of Google Cloud Platform (GCP), cloud modernization, and cloud migration programs.
Experience with Java, .NET applications, JavaScript, data mapping, JSON schema validation, and technical documentation.
Project or program management experience within enterprise technology environments.
Experience working with carrier integrations, external technology partners, certification teams, and creating prototypes, wireframes, or process models.
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.
Salary and Other Compensation
The annual salary for this position is between $71,100 to $112,500 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.
Benefits
• 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
Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
*Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*
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.
Información adicional de empleo
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