Business Analyst / Requirement Engineer - (Software Requirements & DevOps) Term: 6-12 month Contract – Outside IR35 Start Date: ASAP Location / Working Model: Remote Mission Establish and maintain a clear, value-focused software backlog in Azure DevOps with practical traceability to Polarion, ensuring requirements are consistent, traceable, and implementation-agnostic. Key Outcomes * Translate product vision and source inputs into Features (and later User Stories). * Implement and maintain traceability between Azure DevOps and Polarion. * Deliver clear, concise, value-driven software requirements. Scope * Software-level feature ownership (including embedded and automation software). * No full system-level ownership. * Involves review and synthesis of URS-type inputs, legacy requirements, and existing product behaviors. Core Responsibilities * Create and maintain the Azure DevOps backlog (Features → Stories). * Define acceptance criteria and capture non-functional requirements. * Design and document an efficient traceability process with Polarion. * Partner with Product Owner and Scrum Master for refinement and planning. * Analyze legacy documentation to inform backlog content. * Produce professional documentation with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment. Deliverables * Feature set in Azure DevOps with acceptance criteria. * Traceability mappings and lightweight process documentation (Azure DevOps ↔ Polarion). * Summary of input sources (URS/legacy). * Backlog readiness metrics — completeness, coverage, and traceability indicators. Required Qualifications * 4 years as a Business Analyst in software development. * Proficient in Azure DevOps backlog and work item management. * Knowledge of Polarion (or ability to learn quickly). * Excellent requirements writing and communication skills in English. * Strong analytical and organizational ability; self-motivated. Desirable Qualifications * Experience in embedded software or automation systems. * Understanding of industrial protocols (e.g., OPC UA). * Exposure to traceability and validation in regulated domains (e.g., GxP, GAMP). Tools * Primary: Azure DevOps * Secondary: Polarion Business Analyst / Requirement Engineer - (Software Requirements & DevOps)