Senior Business Analyst

Xpt Software Australia Pty; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Xpt Software Australia Pty is seeking a Senior Techno-Functional Business Analyst in Sydney to bridge business and technology teams, driving high-quality solutions across complex projects.

You will gather requirements, design scalable solutions, and manage UAT, testing, and governance. A strong background in data analysis, APIs, and agile/waterfall methods is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 8+ years of experience in business analysis with a techno-functional focus.
• Certifications such as CBAP, PMI-PBA, or SAFe are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Requirements Gathering & Analysis: Engage with stakeholders to elicit, document, and validate business requirements.
• Solution Design & Delivery: Collaborate with architects and developers to design scalable solutions.
• Stakeholder Management: Act as a liaison between business units and technical teams.
• Process Improvement & Automation: Identify opportunities for process optimisation and automation.
• Project Governance: Ensure compliance with organisational standards and regulatory requirements.
• Manage timelines, risks, and deliverables across multiple workstreams.

Skills

SQL

Data analysis

System integration

APIs

Agile methodologies

Waterfall methodologies

Jira

Confluence

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Impact analysis

Business process knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

The Techno-Functional Senior Business Analyst acts as a bridge between business stakeholders and technology teams, ensuring that solutions meet business objectives while aligning with technical feasibility. This role requires a strong blend of business acumen and technical expertise to deliver high-quality solutions for complex projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Requirements Gathering & Analysis
• Engage with stakeholders to elicit, document, and validate business requirements.
• Translate business needs into functional and technical specifications.
• Solution Design & Delivery
• Collaborate with architects and developers to design scalable solutions.
• Support system configuration, integration, and testing activities.
• Facilitate User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and ensure defect resolution.
• Stakeholder Management
• Act as a liaison between business units and technical teams.
• Communicate project updates, risks, and dependencies effectively.
• Process Improvement & Automation
• Identify opportunities for process optimisation and automation.
• Recommend best practices and innovative solutions to enhance efficiency.
• Project Governance
• Ensure compliance with organisational standards and regulatory requirements.

Manage timelines, risks, and deliverables across multiple workstreams

Requirements

• Technical Skills
• Proficiency in SQL, data analysis, and system integration.
• Familiarity with APIs.
• Knowledge of Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Proficiency in using Jira and Confluence
• Business Skills
• Strong understanding of business processes and impact analysis.
• Ability to create business cases and functional documentation.
• Soft Skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 8+ years of experience in business analysis with a techno-functional focus.
• Certifications such as CBAP, PMI-PBA, or SAFe are highly desirable.

Preferred Experience

• Exposure to cloud transformation projects and data governance.
• Experience in financial services, regulatory reporting, or similar domains.

Hands-on involvement in automation and digital transformation initiatives

Senior Business Analyst Sydney, New South Wales, Australia