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cloud Business Analyst (Alameda, CA) | 09/29/26 Job Description Cloud Business Analyst- Alameda, CA Experience Job Summary We are seeking a highly motivated Cloud Business Analyst to bridge business requirements and cloud technology solutions. The ideal candidate will work closely with business stakeholders, architects, cloud engineering teams, and program managers to analyze business processes, gather requirements, define cloud transformation roadmaps, and support successful delivery of cloud initiatives. The role requires a strong understanding of cloud platforms, business analysis methodologies, and digital transformation programs. Key Responsibilities Gather, analyze, and document business, functional, and non-functional requirements for cloud transformation initiatives.

Work with business stakeholders to identify opportunities for cloud adoption, modernization, automation, and optimization.

Translate business requirements into detailed user stories, process flows, and functional specifications.

Facilitate workshops, requirement-gathering sessions, and stakeholder discussions.

Collaborate with Cloud Architects, Solution Designers, DevOps, Security, and Infrastructure teams.

Support migration assessments, application rationalization, and cloud readiness evaluations.

Perform gap analysis between current-state and target-state cloud solutions.

Assist in defining cloud operating models, governance frameworks, and business processes.

Support Agile ceremonies including backlog grooming, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.

Track requirements throughout the project lifecycle and ensure traceability.

Prepare business cases, presentations, process maps, and executive reports.

Assist with UAT planning, test scenario development, and business validation activities. Required Skills Business Analysis Requirement gathering and elicitation

Business Process Modelling (BPMN)

Functional and Non-Functional Requirements

User Story Development

Process Mapping and Gap Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Agile / Scrum Methodologies

JIRA, Azure DevOps, Confluence Cloud Knowledge Understanding of Cloud Computing concepts

Cloud Migration and Modernization

Infrastructure, Platform, and Software as a Service (IaaS/PaaS/SaaS)

Hybrid and Multi-Cloud environments

Cloud Security and Governance fundamentals

FinOps and Cloud Cost Optimization awareness Cloud Platforms Knowledge of at least one: Microsoft Azure

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Data & Reporting SQL fundamentals

Data Analysis and Reporting

Power BI or Tableau (Preferred)

Microsoft Excel Advanced Skills Preferred Qualifications Experience in Cloud Transformation Programs.

Experience working with Global Delivery Teams.

Knowledge of Cloud Migration Assessment tools.

Exposure to DevOps, CI/CD, Containers, and Kubernetes concepts.

Understanding of Enterprise Architecture frameworks.

Experience in Healthcare, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Retail, or BFSI domains. Certifications (Preferred) Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP)

PMI-PBA

Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)

AWS Cloud Practitioner

Google Cloud Digital Leader

Agile/Scrum Certification Key Competencies Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Stakeholder management

Requirement elicitation and documentation expertise

Business process improvement mindset

Collaborative and consultative approach Nice to Have Cloud FinOps exposure

AI / GenAI business use case analysis

Data Migration projects

Enterprise Integration knowledge

ServiceNow, Salesforce, SAP Cloud exposure

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