Design Business Analyst-Octopus by RTG

Octopus by RTG is hiring for a partner organization in UAE a Design Business Analyst on a remote setup for a 1 year contract.
A Design Business Analyst bridges the gap between business needs and design solutions, ensuring that user experience (UX) and business goals align. Their key responsibilities include:

1. Requirement Gathering & Analysis:

• Work closely with stakeholders to understand business needs.
• Gather, document, and analyze functional and non-functional requirements.

User Research & Insights:

• Conduct market research and competitor analysis.
• Work with UX/UI teams to analyze user behavior and pain points.
• Synthesize research findings to inform design decisions.

Process Mapping & Workflow Design:

• Map out current user journeys and identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with designers to create optimized workflows.
• Define and document business processes for digital solutions.

Wireframing & Prototyping Support:

• Work alongside UX/UI designers to ensure business requirements are reflected in wireframes.
• Provide feedback on early-stage design prototypes from a business perspective.

Stakeholder Communication & Documentation:

• Serve as a bridge between product owners, developers, and designers.
• Document design decisions, requirements, and user stories in clear formats.
• Ensure alignment between business goals and design execution.

Testing & Validation:

• Assist in user acceptance testing (UAT) to ensure design meets business needs.
• Gather feedback from stakeholders and end users to iterate on design solutions.

Collaboration with Product & Tech Teams:

• Ensure designs are feasible within technical constraints.
• Work closely with product managers and development teams to track implementation.

Requirements
Experience:

• 3+ years of experience in a business analysis, UX research, or product management role.
• Strong background in gathering requirements, user research, and process mapping.
• Experience working in Agile environments, collaborating with UX/UI designers, developers, and product teams.

Technical Skills & Tools:

• Requirement Gathering & Documentation:
  • Strong ability to analyze, document, and translate business needs into actionable insights.
  • Experience with user stories, personas, journey mapping, and process modeling.
  • Proficiency in JIRA, Confluence, or other project management tools.
• User Research & Insights:
  • Experience in market research, competitor analysis, and usability testing.
  • Familiarity with tools like Google Analytics, Hotjar, and A/B testing platforms.
• Wireframing & Prototyping:
  • Basic understanding of wireframing and UI prototyping tools like Figma, Sketch, or Balsamiq.
• Testing & Validation:
  • Hands-on experience with user acceptance testing (UAT) and feedback collection.
  • Ability to work with QA teams to define test cases and validate requirements.
• Process & Workflow Design:
  • Strong knowledge of workflow mapping, BPMN, and process optimization.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Management:
  • Ability to work as a liaison between business, design, and development teams.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.