About the job Senior Business Analyst with strong SaaS BA background
Proxiad SEE is an IT Consulting and Software Development company, part of Proxiad Group France, with headquarters in Paris, over 25 years of industry experience, and 1300 + specialists. The Southeast Europe (SEE) branch employs 250+ professionals, operates in Bulgaria and North Macedonia, and has provided services in various sectors (Healthcare, Fintech, Banking, Insurance, E-commerce and Retail, Procurement, etc.) for over 20 years.
In 2022 we stepped above and introduced two innovative software products: Desk Buddy and GROW.
We have implemented a hybrid work model and offer opportunities for learning, development, and CSR activities, following and incorporating ESG elements.
About the role:
As a Senior Business Analyst for а web-based solar design automation platform, you serve as the bridge between technical innovation and real-world application in utility-scale solar design. You'll collaborate with cross-functional product stakeholders to define and execute the future of solar design automation in our rapid growth phase, ensuring that our solutions continue to meet the evolving needs of utility-scale solar developers, engineers, EPCs, and manufacturers.
Mandatory steps in the hiring process:
- HR interview
- Interview with Head of product
- Interview with senior executives and managers
- Assessment phase where you will collaborate with the Head of Product in a real-work environment, simulating your full role responsibilities. This will follow steps 2 and 3. The trial would last about 2 weeks with a commitment of about 12 hours maximum. The format will be learning the platform, writing requirements, and researching various topics live.
Key Responsibilities:
Business Analysis & Product Support
- Lead requirements gathering and analysis with solar developers, engineers, and EPCs to identify pain points in utility-scale solar design workflows
- Create functional specifications and user stories that translate complex solar design requirements into actionable development tasks
- Collaborate with Product Managers to track market trends in solar design tools, construction methods, industry standards, and regulations affecting product direction
- Perform competitor and market analyses to reveal opportunities and gaps for new product features
- Partner with customer success teams to collect quantitative data
- Develop ROI models and clear value propositions for new feature proposals
- Prioritize automation opportunities based on industry impact, technical feasibility, and strategic alignment
Growing Product Ownership
- Contribute to product backlog prioritization, aligning critical features with industry needs and technical feasibility
- Work with solar engineering teams to facilitate user acceptance testing, gathering feedback on automation accuracy and usability
- Provide data-driven insights regarding user behavior, design tool efficiency gains, and market opportunities to inform product strategy
- Тake on ownership of specific modules, balancing technical capabilities with user needs in the solar design domain
- Translate complex engineering workflows into automation opportunities, balancing feasibility with optimal user experience
- Identify and scope integration opportunities with complementary tools in the solar development ecosystem
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
- Strong Business Analysis experience in technical software products
- Strong SaaS BA background, preferably in a startup environment
- Demonstrated interest in product ownership (e.g., feature ownership, project leadership)
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to understand complex technical workflows
- Experience with data analysis and visualization tools
- Excellent communication skills for engaging both technical and non-technical audiences
- Experience with product roadmap planning and strategy
- Fluent English level
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in solar, renewable energy, or civil engineering industries
- Familiarity with utility-scale solar design principles and workflows
- Some experience leading sprint planning or backlog grooming sessions
- Familiarity with CAD software, GIS tools, or other engineering design automation platforms
- Experience with engineering workflow automation or parametric design tools
- Knowledge of solar energy modeling software (PVsyst, SAM, etc.)
- Understanding of utility interconnection processes and requirements
- Experience working with APIs and software integrations
- Fluent Russian language
Benefits:
- 25 days of paid annual leave; we value your leisure time.
- Flexible and liberal work policy, with options for remote or hybrid office space.
- Additional health insurance package (including medical, dental, optical, and other expenses), effective from the first day of the month following your start date.
- Training and development programs, knowledge exchange sessions, certification programs, and international conferences.
- Internal recognition through a Success Card system with various levels of bonuses.
- Participation in socially responsible events.
- Gifts for your Proxiad work anniversary, birthday, etc.; Refer-a-Friend program; employee discounts.
- Proxiad Summer Camp, team-building activities, and other exciting social events!
All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.