NinjaHoldings is hiring a
Sr. Business Analyst

Summary

The job is for a Platform Engineering team member at NinjaHoldings. The role involves collaborating with all business teams to understand their needs, gathering requirements, translating them into technical specifications, leading and managing projects, working closely with development and operations teams, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and more.

Requirements

• 4+ years of proven experience as a Business Analyst, Project Manager, or similar role in a technical environment
• Technical background with a strong understanding of Platform Engineering, cloud technologies, automation, and DevOps practices
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business requirements
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams without direct authority
• Capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast paced environment
• Proactive, Self-motivated and detail-oriented, with a passion for continuous learning and improvement

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyze business requirements, translating them into technical specifications and project plans
• Lead and manage Platform Engineering projects from inception to completion, driving a balance of high quality and timely delivery
• Work closely with development and operations teams to design, implement, and optimize scalable infrastructure solutions
• Facilitate communication and coordination between technical teams and business stakeholders, ensuring clear understanding and alignment of project goals and deadlines
• Conduct regular project status updates, identify risks, and develop mitigation strategies to ensure project success
• Utilize data-driven insights to inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement in our internal processes
• Support the development of automated tools and processes to enhance platform performance and efficiency
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices in security, scalability, and reliability

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Ruby, Python, SQL, Terraform, GitHub Actions and/or Kubeflow
• Experience with fintech platforms and technologies
• Knowledge of and/or experience working within SOC2 / PCI compliance requirements
• Excellent technical understanding of modern web application development practices

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible, remote work
• Fun, fast-paced work environment
• Dynamic start-up culture
• Ability to make an immediate impact in a growth stage company
• Convenient downtown Chicago office located in the heart of the city
• Equal opportunity employer