Senior Business Analyst with hands-on AI expertise

We are looking for a forward-thinking Senior Business Analyst with hands-on AI expertise to lead client engagements in a dynamic consulting environment.

In this role, you will bridge business challenges with cutting-edge AI solutions, driving innovation and measurable outcomes across industries. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, validate, and implement AI solutions while acting as a trusted advisor to clients.

This position offers remote setup with the flexibility to work from any location in Kazakhstan, whether it's your home or well-equipped offices in Astana, Almaty or Karaganda.

Responsibilities

• Partner with clients to discover high-impact AI use cases, leveraging data-driven insights to solve complex business problems

• Translate business needs into detailed requirements, including data specifications and model performance metrics

• Collaborate with data scientists, AI/ML engineers and stakeholders to architect scalable AI solutions

• Conduct workshops to discover AI capabilities and limitations for non-technical audiences

• Redesign workflows to integrate AI components, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and scalability

• Serve as the liaison between business stakeholders, technical teams, and external partners to deliver cohesive AI solutions

• Ideate and evaluate AI-driven solutions based on feasibility, business value, and innovation potential

Requirements

• 4+ years as a Business Analyst, Product Owner or Consultant, with 6+ months focused on AI/ML projects

• Proven track record in designing and delivering AI-driven solutions (e.g., chatbots, recommendation engines, predictive models)

• Understanding of AI/ML concepts (supervised/unsupervised learning, LLM, neural networks, etc.), current AI capabilities and limitations

• Familiarity with AI tools and cloud platforms

• С1 English proficiency with exceptional client-facing communication and storytelling

• Agile (Scrum, SAFe), Business Analysis (CBAP, PMI-PBA), or AI/ML certifications (Google AI, Microsoft AI Engineer) would be a plus

We offer/Benefits

We connect like-minded people:

• Delivering innovative solutions to industry leaders, making a global impact 
• Enjoyable working environment, whether it is the vibrant office or the comfort of your own home 
• Opportunity to work abroad for up to two months per year 
• Relocation opportunities within our offices in 55+ countries
• Corporate and social events   

We invest in your growth: 

• Leadership development, career advising, soft skills and well-being programs 
• Certifications, including GCP, Azure and AWS
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning and Udemy
• Free English classes with certified teachers 
• Discounts in local language schools, including online courses for the Kazakh language

We cover it all:

• Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan 
• Monetary bonuses for engaging in the referral program 
• Medical & family care package   
• Six trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate)   
• Coverage of psychology sessions of your choice
• Benefits package (sports activities, a variety of stores and services)
• Housing support program: preferential mortgage access via Otbasy Bank partnership

EPAM is a team of technologists and innovators united by a passion for technology. In Kazakhstan, we operate across all cities with offices in Astana, Almaty, and Karaganda and work with the world's leading companies from different industries. In 2023, EPAM received the Export Excellence Award at the esteemed Digital Bridge Awards, showcasing our commitment to excellence and innovation.