Intermediate Feature Analyst page is loaded Intermediate Feature Analyst Apply remote type Hybrid locations Pinelands time type Full time posted on Posted 6 Days Ago job requisition id JR-55019 Let's Write Africa's Story Together! Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this. Job DescriptionThe role of an Intermediate Feature Analyst is to clarify business requirements and translating the requirements into user stories and acceptance criteria.Works with the Feature team to ensure the defined requirements are delivered effectively. Have a broad end-to-end understanding of an epic or project, its features and the value it delivers. Prioritize and plan work activities within the Agile Team Participate in discovery/inception workshops to create a shared understanding of user needs and the potential technology solution required to deliver to these needs. Assist with the mapping of User journeys.Work ahead of the team to get clarity on some (not all) requirements before the next iteration.Create relevant user stories. Collaborate with cross-functional teams comprised of product management, / UX, technology, support, testing and other subject matter experts to gather and analyze functional needs and user story requirements. Actively participate in backlog grooming . Review and refine user stories through business interviews, workshops or procedures and map user stories ensuring they come together as a cohesive whole. Work together as a team to deliver on the product backlog. Assists and give input in the prioritization of user stories and acceptance criteria for optimal business value. Support Agile practices and encourage the improvement of service. Participate in the various agile processes such as Iteration, release planning, backlog refinement, retrospectives, sprint review and daily stand-ups. Provide subject matter proficiency in specific functional area(s) to the Scrum team. Support showcasing stories to stakeholders. Provide input to the product owner with the creation of the product backlog. Testing Create test cases and user acceptance criteria using standard test techniques. Ensure all testing protocols are adhered to.Provide regular feedback by testing the deliverables against a user story’s acceptance criteria.Provide regular feedback by validating that the product meets the business goals.Provide support and input into system testing activities including participating in the development of the testing approach, development of test cases as well as the creation of testing scenarios.Create a shared understanding of what the product is supposed to do.Collaborate with the rest of the feature team to ensure that stories are delivered effectively, and quality standards are adhered to.Collaborate with developers, testers and user experience team to ensure that they are engaged ‘in the work’ to understand business context.SkillsEducationMatriculation Certificate (Matric) (Required)Closing Date13 June 2024The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question. Old Mutual Limited is pro-vaccination and encourages its workforce to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. All prospective employees are required to disclose their vaccination status as part of the recruitment process. Please refer to the Old Mutual’s Covid-19 vaccination policy for further detail. Kindly note that Old Mutual reserves the right to reinstate the requirement to vaccinate at any point if it is of the view that it is imperative to do so. The Old Mutual Story! About Us Old Mutual is a premium African financial services organisation that offers a broad spectrum of financial solutions to retail and corporate customers across key market segments in 14 countries. The lines of business include Life and Savings, Property and Casualty, Asset Management and Banking and Lending. We are rooted in our purpose of Championing Mutually Positive Futures Every Day and believe that a great customer experience is anchored in a great employee experience.#J-18808-Ljbffr