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Business Analyst – Integration Requirements

About Cognizant Consulting

Cognizant Consulting is more than Cognizant’s consulting practice—we’re a global community of 6,000+ experts dedicated to helping clients reimagine their business. Blending our deep industry and technology advisory capability, we create innovative business solutions for Fortune 500 clients. And now, we’re looking for our next colleague who’ll join us in shaping the future of business. Could it be you?

About the Role

As a Business Analyst – Integration Requirements, you will make an impact by driving the analysis and documentation of integration requirements for complex systems. You will be a valued member of our Consulting team and work collaboratively with architects, developers, QA teams, and business stakeholders to deliver robust integration solutions.

In this Role, You Will

• Lead the elicitation, analysis, and documentation of functional and non-functional requirements for system integrations, including APIs (REST/SOAP), web services, and batch data processing.

• Develop and manage detailed data mapping documents for integrations and data migration projects, resolving gaps and discrepancies through transformation and enrichment logic.

• Translate business needs into precise technical specifications, leveraging knowledge of XML and JSON structures.

• Collaborate with technical teams to ensure alignment on requirements and facilitate design and implementation of integration solutions.

• Validate and test APIs and web services using tools like Postman to ensure compliance with business requirements and performance standards.

• Apply knowledge of insurance industry practices and ACORD data standards to standardize data exchange and ensure compliance.

• Analyze and troubleshoot integration issues, providing clear communication of impacts and resolutions to stakeholders.

• Facilitate workshops, walkthroughs, and sign-off sessions to ensure clarity and alignment on scope and deliverables.

Work Model

We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.

What You Must Have to Be Considered

• 2–5 years of experience as a Business Analyst with significant exposure to integration requirements.

• Strong understanding of APIs (REST/SOAP), web services, and batch data processing.

• Hands-on experience with XML, JSON, and data mapping for integrations and migrations.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with technical and business teams.

• Experience in validating APIs using tools like Postman.

These Will Help You Succeed

• Exposure to life insurance industry and ACORD data standards.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for complex integration issues.

• Excellent communication and facilitation skills for stakeholder engagement.

• Familiarity with Agile delivery methodologies.

Compensation

This position is eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

• 401(k) plan and contributions

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Employee assistance program

• 10 paid holidays plus PTO

• Paid parental leave and fertility assistance

• Learning and development certifications and programs

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.