Cloud Business Analyst Job Alameda area,California USA,IT/Tech

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, Dev Ops, 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 Dev Ops, 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
Fin Ops 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 Dev Ops, 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 Fin Ops exposure
AI / GenAI business use case analysis
Data Migration projects
Enterprise Integration knowledge
Service Now, Salesforce, SAP Cloud exposure