Pipeline run
7abf6b57-a576-46f2-8e26-212dfe3bb78a
Client output enrichment
v2 Skill cluster · Nature of work · AI index · Tech stack maturity · Evidence · KRA descriptionNature of work
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Tech stack maturity
Mainstream Modern
AI index (0 = no AI use, 5 = totally AI-dependent · v2.1)
0.00 / 5
· Title match
· Has AI skill
· AI skill (primary)
· AI skill (secondary)
· On AI team
· Builds AI products
vocab breakdown (legacy)
Assistants (×1):
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Frameworks (×2):
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Models / concepts (×3):
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Evidence — skills matched in JD (0)
Skill cluster (0 dimension groups, role-scoped)
Status:
completed
Created: 2026-05-08T10:11:04.039705Z
Updated: 2026-05-08T10:12:52.691820Z
API 3 duration: 1186 ms
Flow
Current 3-step pipeline
1 POST /skills/extract-from-jd
2 POST /skills/extract-details
3 POST /skills/final-role-output
Role
Chosen role & resolution
Business Analyst
slug: business-analyst · id: — · source: llm
The skill mix is dominated by requirements, QA/UAT, SDLC, documentation, and stakeholder-facing analysis, which aligns most cleanly with Business Analyst work.
0
New skills
0
Skill↔dim saved
0
Role↔dim saved
14
Skipped
Job description
Business Analyst Job Description Job Title: Business Analyst Experience: 2–5 Years Location: Remote / Hybrid / On-site About the Role We are looking for a Business Analyst to bridge the gap between business needs and technical solutions. The ideal candidate will work closely with stakeholders, product teams, and developers to gather requirements, analyze business processes, and support successful project delivery. Key Responsibilities Gather, analyze, and document business requirements from stakeholders Translate business needs into functional specifications and user stories Work with cross-functional teams including developers, QA, and product managers Conduct requirement workshops, stakeholder meetings, and process analysis Create BRDs, FRDs, workflows, process diagrams, and reports Analyze data to identify trends, opportunities, and business insights Support UAT (User Acceptance Testing) and validate delivered solutions Monitor project progress and help manage risks and dependencies Improve existing business processes and recommend optimization strategies Ensure solutions align with business goals and operational needs Required Skills Strong understanding of business analysis methodologies Experience with requirement gathering and documentation Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Experience with tools like JIRA, Confluence, Excel, Visio, or Power BI Ability to create reports, dashboards, and process flows Understanding of SDLC and software development processes Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, IT, or related field Experience working with technical and non-technical teams Familiarity with SQL, data analysis, or reporting tools is a plus Certification such as CBAP, CCBA, or Agile certification is preferred Nice to Have Experience in fintech, healthcare, e-commerce, or SaaS domains Exposure to BI tools like Tableau or Power BI Basic understanding of APIs and databases Benefits Competitive salary Flexible work environment Health insurance Learning and development opportunities Career growth and mentorship Paid leaves and company benefits
history_view bundle (older API). Showing raw API payloads below.
All API 3 persistence rows
Same grid as the skill-extractor “Persistence items” table: one row per (skill × dimension) work item.
| Skill | Tag | Dimension | Skill↔dim | Role↔dim | Outcome | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argo Workflows | in_db |
Workflow Orchestration Systems
workflow-orchestration-systems
|
— | — | — | TODO: REMOVE AFTER TESTING — api3_writes_enabled=False (writes disabled) |
| Power BI | in_db |
Reporting and Dashboard Development
reporting-and-dashboard-development
|
— | — | — | TODO: REMOVE AFTER TESTING — api3_writes_enabled=False (writes disabled) |
| Tableau | in_db |
Reporting and Dashboard Development
reporting-and-dashboard-development
|
— | — | — | TODO: REMOVE AFTER TESTING — api3_writes_enabled=False (writes disabled) |
| APIs | new |
API Design and Integration
d_init_01
|
— | — | — | skill_not_in_db_v3_proposed |
| BI | new |
Business Intelligence Reporting
d_init_01
|
— | — | — | skill_not_in_db_v3_proposed |
| CBAP | new |
Business Analysis Certification
d_init_01
|
— | — | — | skill_not_in_db_v3_proposed |
| CCBA | new |
Business Analysis Certification
d_init_01
|
— | — | — | skill_not_in_db_v3_proposed |
| Excel | new |
Spreadsheet Analysis and Reporting
d_init_01
|
— | — | — | skill_not_in_db_v3_proposed |
| FRDs | new |
Functional Requirements Documentation
d_init_01
|
— | — | — | skill_not_in_db_v3_proposed |
| Knowledge | new |
Domain and Business Knowledge
d_init_01
|
— | — | — | skill_not_in_db_v3_proposed |
| QA | new |
Quality Assurance Testing
d_init_01
|
— | — | — | skill_not_in_db_v3_proposed |
| SDLC | new |
Software Delivery Lifecycle
d_init_01
|
— | — | — | skill_not_in_db_v3_proposed |
| SaaS | new |
SaaS Product Concepts
d_init_01
|
— | — | — | skill_not_in_db_v3_proposed |
| UAT | new |
User Acceptance Testing
d_init_01
|
— | — | — | skill_not_in_db_v3_proposed |
Library artifacts (this run)
| Kind | Detail | DB id |
|---|---|---|
| canonical_skill_proposed | APIs | type=Protocol subtype=application_programming_interfaces nature=PROTOCOL lifespan=EVERGREEN | |
| canonical_skill_proposed | BI | type=Domain subtype=business_intelligence nature=CONCEPT lifespan=EVERGREEN | |
| canonical_skill_proposed | CBAP | type=Certification subtype=business_analysis_certification nature=CREDENTIAL lifespan=EVERGREEN | |
| canonical_skill_proposed | CCBA | type=Certification subtype=business_analysis_certification nature=CREDENTIAL lifespan=EVERGREEN | |
| canonical_skill_proposed | Excel | type=Tool subtype=spreadsheet_software nature=TOOL lifespan=EVERGREEN | |
| canonical_skill_proposed | FRDs | type=Domain subtype=functional_requirements_documents nature=CONCEPT lifespan=EVERGREEN | |
| canonical_skill_proposed | Knowledge | type=Concept subtype=general_knowledge nature=CONCEPT lifespan=EVERGREEN | |
| canonical_skill_proposed | QA | type=SoftSkill subtype=quality_assurance nature=PRACTICE lifespan=EVERGREEN | |
| canonical_skill_proposed | SDLC | type=Methodology subtype=software_development_lifecycle nature=METHODOLOGY lifespan=EVERGREEN | |
| canonical_skill_proposed | SaaS | type=Platform subtype=software_as_a_service_platform nature=PLATFORM lifespan=EVERGREEN | |
| canonical_skill_proposed | UAT | type=Methodology subtype=user_acceptance_testing nature=METHODOLOGY lifespan=EVERGREEN | |
| dimension_proposed | API Design and Integration | |
| dimension_skill_link_proposed | APIs ↔ API Design and Integration | |
| dimension_proposed | Business Intelligence Reporting | |
| dimension_skill_link_proposed | BI ↔ Business Intelligence Reporting | |
| dimension_proposed | Business Analysis Certification | |
| dimension_skill_link_proposed | CBAP ↔ Business Analysis Certification | |
| dimension_proposed | Business Analysis Certification | |
| dimension_skill_link_proposed | CCBA ↔ Business Analysis Certification | |
| dimension_proposed | Spreadsheet Analysis and Reporting | |
| dimension_skill_link_proposed | Excel ↔ Spreadsheet Analysis and Reporting | |
| dimension_proposed | Functional Requirements Documentation | |
| dimension_skill_link_proposed | FRDs ↔ Functional Requirements Documentation | |
| dimension_proposed | Domain and Business Knowledge | |
| dimension_skill_link_proposed | Knowledge ↔ Domain and Business Knowledge | |
| dimension_proposed | Quality Assurance Testing | |
| dimension_skill_link_proposed | QA ↔ Quality Assurance Testing | |
| dimension_proposed | Software Delivery Lifecycle | |
| dimension_skill_link_proposed | SDLC ↔ Software Delivery Lifecycle | |
| dimension_proposed | SaaS Product Concepts | |
| dimension_skill_link_proposed | SaaS ↔ SaaS Product Concepts | |
| dimension_proposed | User Acceptance Testing | |
| dimension_skill_link_proposed | UAT ↔ User Acceptance Testing |
API 1 — extract-from-jd click to toggle
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API 2 — extract-details
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},
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},
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