Academy SMART

Who We Are:

We are a vibrant team of passionate software developers and architects who enjoy thinking outside the box and continually growing.

As a Senior Professional Data Engineer in our tribe-oriented organization, you will be constantly challenged and supported. You’ll have the freedom to contribute your own ideas and advance your expertise at an extraordinary pace. Our collaborative culture spans stakeholders such as project leads, product owners, business analysts, security engineers, operations teams, and test teams.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain data pipelines
• Integrate and consolidate data from various systems and platforms
• Ensure data quality and proactively identify and resolve inconsistencies
• Monitor and optimize databases and storage solutions
• Implement security measures and ensure compliance with data privacy regulations
• Work closely with data scientists, analysts, and other stakeholders

• Stay up‑to‑date with emerging trends in data processing technologies

   

Requirements:

• Fluent in German (C1) is a must and strong proficiency in English
• Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field; or equivalent experience
• Experience in data engineering or a similar role
• Proficiency in relevant programming languages (e.g., Python, Java)
• Experience with both relational and non-relational databases (SQL & NoSQL)
• Familiarity with ETL tools and frameworks such as Apache Spark, Apache NiFi, or similar
• Basic knowledge of Big Data technologies including Hadoop, MongoDB, graph databases, and vector databases
• Strong analytical thinking, communication skills, and ability to work independently

About the role:

Our client is seeking four experienced Business Analysts (BAs) with a strong background in EdTech, particularly Learning Management System (LMS) development. The ideal candidates will have extensive experience in Customer Journey Mapping, Agile Scrum Development, Agile Backlog Management, and User Story Mapping. This role requires strong collaboration with cross-functional teams, including product managers, UX designers, and development teams, to define and enhance LMS solutions that align with user needs and business goals.

Responsibilities:

• Requirement Discovery & Analysis: Lead stakeholder discussions, elicit, document, and analyze business and technical requirements for LMS development.
• Customer Journey Mapping: Design and optimize learner/user journeys to enhance the overall learning experience.
• Agile Backlog Management: Define, prioritize, and manage the product
  backlog, ensuring clear and actionable user stories with well-defined DoR and DoD.
• User Story Mapping: Collaborate with stakeholders to structure and refine user stories for seamless functionality and end-user satisfaction.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Engage with Product Owners, UX/UI teams,
  and Development teams to ensure alignment with business and technical goals.
• Agile Best Practices: Participate in Agile ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives), supporting iterative development cycles.
• Process Optimization: Recommend improvements based on data analysis and best practices in Agile and EdTech.
• Interoperability & Compliance: Ensure LMS solutions comply with SCORM, xAPI, LTI, and other industry standards.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain requirement specifications,
  workflow diagrams, and process documentation in Confluence or similar collaboration tools.

Requirements:

• 4+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, ideally in EdTech or LMS-related projects.
• Strong experience in requirement discovery and artifact creation (e.g., BRDs, user flows, wireframes, workflow diagrams).
• Proficiency in Customer Journey Mapping, Agile Backlog Management, and User Story Mapping.
• Deep understanding of Agile frameworks, including SAFe, LeSS, DAD, and Scrum methodologies (Scrum models N, N-1, N+1).
• Expertise in backlog management: Definition of Ready (DoR), Definition of Done (DoD), acceptance criteria writing.
• Familiarity with estimation approaches in Agile (e.g., story points, T-shirt sizing, WSJF).
• Experience working with educational technology solutions (LMS, CA,
  SIS) and understanding of interoperability standards (e.g., SCORM, xAPI, LTI).
• Technical BA skills are a plus (e.g., understanding APIs, REST/JSON, Postman, Swagger).
• Proficiency in BA tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Miro, Figma, Lucidchart, or equivalent.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, bridging business and technical teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience working on large-scale enterprise projects.

We offer:

• 20 working days of paid vacation per year;
• Official holidays of Ukraine – days off;
• Modern equipment for work;
• Corporate events;
• External and internal training: conferences, professional events, courses, TechTalks;
• English speaking club.

Hiring process:

• HR interview;
• 2 interviews with client