Business Engineer: AI Software Development-Intermediate

On behalf of our Public Sector Client, Ignite Technical Resources is recruiting for a Business Engineer to join our Client’s team on a contract basis. This role is Hybrid and the Client is based in Richmond, BC.

Summary of the Role
This role sits at the intersection of business, product, data, and engineering, supporting the development of AI-driven software solutions. The Business Engineer translates business intent into structured, buildable requirements that can be executed by an AI-enabled development process. The role also includes Scrum Master responsibilities, ensuring effective planning, workflow clarity, and removal of delivery impediments within a cross-functional team.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Translate business needs into clear, structured requirements and solution designs
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support AI-driven software development
• Facilitate agile ceremonies and act as Scrum Master for the delivery team
• Ensure clarity of requirements and alignment across business and technical stakeholders
• Define decision logic, business rules, and workflows, including human-in-the-loop processes
• Support iterative delivery by refining backlog items and maintaining delivery flow
• Identify and remove blockers to enable team productivity and progress
• Communicate complex concepts in a clear and structured manner

Core Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in business engineering, business analysis, or similar roles on complex technology initiatives
• Experience translating business intent into system behavior and technical requirements
• Experience working in agile or iterative delivery environments
• Undergraduate degree in business, engineering, or a STEM-related discipline
• Proven ability to define actionable requirements and solution options

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience with AI-enabled or automated software development environments
• Experience with decision support systems or business rules engines
• Experience defining decision logic and workflow processes
• Postgraduate education or certification in business analysis, systems thinking, or related fields
• Experience working on complex, cross-functional technology initiatives

Terms
This is a 12-month contract position based in Richmond, BC. The role follows a hybrid work arrangement, with an expectation of approximately 3 days onsite per week. Candidates must be available to start as scheduled and participate in standard onboarding processes. A background check and reference check will be required at the offer stage.

About Ignite Technical: Based in Vancouver and proudly Canadian, Ignite Technical Resources has been providing Top Technical Talent to organizations across Canada since 2005.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Ignite Technical is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, national origin, or age.

Work Permits: Please note that Ignite’s Clients require all interested candidates to obtain the necessary work permits from the Government of Canada prior to submitting an application. This position is open exclusively to individuals residing in Canada and legally authorized to work in Canada. Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.

Further Consideration: We receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact candidates who are selected for further consideration.

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