Sr. Business Analyst

Ness Digital Engineering•New York, NY

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst with a strong background in reverse engineering enterprise applications, particularly Appian-based solutions. The role involves analyzing existing systems, extracting business logic, documenting current-state processes, and collaborating with stakeholders to define future-state solutions. The ideal candidate will bridge business needs and technology by translating insights into clear documentation and actionable recommendations for system modernization or redesign.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT, or related field
5-8 years of experience as a Business Analyst
Strong experience in reverse engineering enterprise applications
Hands-on exposure to Appian platform (process models, SAIL interfaces, rules)
Expertise in business process modeling (BPMN, UML)
Expertise in requirements documentation (BRD, FRD, user stories)
Expertise in data analysis and mapping
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Nice To Haves

Experience in digital transformation / legacy modernization projects
Knowledge of low-code platforms (Appian preferred)
Familiarity with APIs, integrations, and microservices architecture
Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
Certification such as CBAP, PMI-PBA, or Appian BA certification

Responsibilities

Analyze and reverse engineer existing applications, with a strong focus on Appian applications (process models, interfaces, rules, integrations)
Deconstruct legacy systems to identify business workflows, data flows and dependencies, rules and decision logic, system integrations, APIs, and external dependencies
Identify gaps, inefficiencies, and undocumented functionalities
Create comprehensive As-Is documentation, including business process flows (BPMN, workflows), functional specifications, data models and mappings, user journeys and use cases
Maintain clear, structured documentation for technical and non-technical audiences
Ensure traceability between requirements, processes, and system behavior
Conduct workshops, interviews, and stakeholder discussions
Elicit and document business, functional, and non-functional requirements
Translate business needs into clear, structured requirements (BRDs, FRDs, user stories)
Validate requirements with stakeholders and SMEs
Analyze gathered requirements and current-state insights
Provide recommendations for future-state system design, including process improvements, system enhancements or re-architecture, and automation opportunities
Collaborate with architects and development teams to define To-Be solutions
Support creation of solution blueprints and high-level designs
Work closely with business stakeholders, product owners, developers and architects, and QA teams
Act as a liaison between business and technical teams
Facilitate workshops, walkthroughs, and design discussions
Ensure alignment across teams throughout the project lifecycle
Assist in defining acceptance criteria and test scenarios
Support UAT (User Acceptance Testing)
Validate that delivered solutions meet business requirements