Business Analyst

VIQU Limited; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Business Analyst for a 6-month contract in Cardiff. The role involves supporting software development projects, gathering requirements, and engaging stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have Agile experience, strong communication skills, and familiarity with project management tools. The contract offers a competitive daily rate of £300 - £315 and includes hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Referral bonus up to £1,000

Hybrid work model

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Business Analyst on Agile/Scrum software development projects.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Good attention to detail, and strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders and Product Owners to refine and prioritise requirements.
• Write clear, testable user stories and acceptance criteria for the development team.
• Support the full Agile delivery lifecycle, from discovery to release.

Skills

Experience in Agile/Scrum projects

Requirements engineering skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Experience with Jira

Public sector experience

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Azure DevOps

Job description

Overview

Reference
SS146

Salary
£300 - £315/day

Job Location
- United Kingdom -- Wales -- Cardiff -- Cardiff -- Cardiff

Job Type
Contract

Posted
08 September 2025

Job Title
Business Analyst - 6 Month Contract - Hybrid - Cardiff

VIQU have partnered with an NHS client who are seeking a Business Analyst to join on a contract basis.

The role

The successful Business Analyst will support ongoing and upcoming software development projects, and will play a key role in requirements gathering, user story creation, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring that the solution meets business and user needs.

Key responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders and Product Owners to refine and prioritise requirements.
• Write clear, testable user stories and acceptance criteria for the development team.
• Support the full Agile delivery lifecycle, from discovery to release.
• Facilitate workshops, map processes, and ensure traceability from requirements to testing.
• Focus on "to-be" processes while occasionally documenting "as-is" states.

Key skills & experience

• Proven experience as a Business Analyst on Agile/Scrum software development projects.
• Skilled in requirements engineering (e.g. user stories, acceptance criteria etc.).
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong stakeholder management experience and skill in facilitation (including requirements workshops, stakeholder interviews).
• Good attention to detail, and strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Experience with project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Azure DevOps.
• Public sector experience would be beneficial.

Contract Overview

• Role: Business Analyst
• Length: 6-month contract
• IR35: Inside IR35
• Rate: £300 - 315 per day
• Location: Hybrid - Cardiff

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