Lead/Senior Business Analyst - Oil & Gas with Data

Job description

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential. We are seeking an experienced Oil & Gas Business Analyst to bridge the gap between business stakeholders, domain experts, and engineering teams. This role requires a strong understanding of Oil & Gas processes, data entities, and operational workflows. The Business Analyst will work closely with business units, domain specialists, and product/engineering teams to translate business needs into clear requirements, shape product capabilities, and ensure solutions align with industry practices and stakeholder expectations. Responsibilities • Act as the Oil & Gas domain expert for product and engineering teams • Collaborate with business stakeholders, domain experts, and global users to gather, analyze, and elaborate business requirements • Help engineering teams understand domain concepts, business processes, data models, and key industry entities • Translate business requirements into detailed functional specifications, user stories, and acceptance criteria • Partner with product and engineering teams to shape product features and ensure business value realization • Validate solution designs against business objectives and operational workflows • Execute and test end-to-end business workflows across the product lifecycle • Identify gaps, edge cases, and process improvement opportunities during solution development • Prepare demonstrations, walkthroughs, and presentations for stakeholders and business users • Support user acceptance testing (UAT) and solution adoption activities Requirements • 6-15 years of experience in Business Analysis • Strong understanding of Oil & Gas business processes and operational workflows • Experience working with cross-functional teams, including business stakeholders, domain experts, product managers, and software engineers • Proven experience in requirements gathering, business analysis, and product development environments • Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills • Ability to translate complex business concepts into clear functional requirements and user stories • Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps • Prior experience and understanding of domain data models • Proficiency in English at an Upper-Intermediate level (B2) or higher Nice to have • Experience with upstream, midstream, or downstream Oil & Gas operations • Familiarity with industry data models, business entities, and digital transformation initiatives • Experience in Agile/Scrum product development environments • Exposure to workflow validation, testing, and user acceptance testing processes • Understanding of industry-leading products - ProSource, OSDU, Petrel, Databricks, etc. We offer • Opportunity to work on technical challenges that may impact across geographies • Vast opportunities for self-development: online university, knowledge sharing opportunities globally, learning opportunities through external certifications • Opportunity to share your ideas on international platforms • Sponsored Tech Talks & Hackathons • Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions • Possibility to relocate to any EPAM office for short and long-term projects • Focused individual development • Benefit package: • Health benefits • Retirement benefits • Paid time off • Flexible benefits • Forums to explore beyond work passion (CSR, photography, painting, sports, etc.)