Business Analyst (Functional)

Zoho; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

XPT Software Australia Pty Ltd in Sydney, Australia is seeking a functional Business Analyst to collate and translate business needs into precise requirements. You will work with developers, testers, and UX/UI teams to ensure correct implementation and will run workshops to uncover root causes.

The role emphasizes strong analytical thinking, clear documentation, and experience with agile methodologies. Comfortable with process mapping tools and familiar with Jira/Confluence are beneficial.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of BA experience or similar role.
• Strong logical thinking and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills; ability to explain complex ideas simply.
• Experience in writing clear, structured documentation (user stories, use cases, BRDs).
• Familiarity with process mapping tools (Griffy, Visio).
• Familiarity with Agile or Scrum methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather, analyse, and document requirements.
• Break down large, ambiguous problems into smaller, well-defined tasks or use cases.
• Create process flows, user stories, functionalspecifications, and other artifacts.
• Translate business needs into logical, structured, and actionable requirements.
• Work closely with developers, testers, and UX/UI teams to ensure accurate implementation.
• Facilitate workshops, interviews, and brainstorming sessions to uncover root causes.
• Perform gap analysis, impact assessments, and data analysis as needed.
• Support UAT by preparing test cases and validating deliverables.
• Act as a liaison between business users and technical teams throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Logical thinking

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Requirements gathering

Process mapping

Agile/Scrum

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Visio

Griffy

Job description

XPT Software Australia Pty Ltd | Contract

Business Analyst (Functional)

Sydney, Australia

Job Description

Key responsibilities

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather,analyse, and document requirements.
  
• Break down large, ambiguous problems into smaller,well-defined tasks or use cases.
  
• Create process flows, user stories, functionalspecifications, and other artifacts.
  
• Translate business needs into logical, structured,and actionable requirements.
  
• Work closely with developers, testers, and UX/UI teamsto ensure accurate implementation.
  
• Facilitate workshops, interviews, and brainstormingsessions to uncover root causes.
  
• Perform gap analysis, impact assessments, anddata analysis as needed.
  
• Support UAT (User Acceptance Testing) by preparing testcases and validating deliverables.
  
• Act as a liaison between business users and technicalteams throughout the project lifecycle.
  

Required skills and qualifications :

• 3–5 years of experience as a Business Analyst or in asimilar role.
  
• Strong logical thinking and analytical skills —able to approach problems methodically.
  
• Excellent communication skills — able to explaincomplex ideas simply.
  
• Experience in writing clear, structureddocumentation (e.g., user stories, use cases, BRDs).
  
• Comfortable with process mapping tools (e.g.,Griffy, Visio).
  
• Familiarity with Agile or Scrum methodologies.
  

Nice to Have:

• Exposure to low-code platforms (e.g., Appian, Pega,Power Platform).
  
• Experience working with Jira, Confluence, or similartools.
  
• Knowledge of SQL or data analysis tools.
  
• Certifications like CBAP, CCBA, or Agile BA are a plus.