Business Analyst

Searchability®; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

2 days in Chester

Job summary

Searchability is seeking a Business Analyst to join our team in a hybrid role based in the Chester area. You will own end-to-end requirements, work closely with technical and business stakeholders, and help shape API-driven solutions with a strong focus on data and integrations.

You will gather and document data requirements, manage backlogs, and support delivery from discovery through testing and transition. Strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven Business Analyst experience in Agile environments.
• Strong experience with data, SQL, APIs, integrations, and technical design.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Experience documenting and managing business requirements.

Responsibilities

• Gather, document, and manage business requirements including data requirements and integration points.
• Work with delivery teams to define and shape solutions considering APIs, data flows, and technical design.
• Create and maintain product backlogs and user stories.
• Support projects through delivery, testing, and transition including validation of integrations and data accuracy.
• Provide clear updates and documentation to stakeholders, including technical specifications when required.

Skills

Agile

Requirements

Stakeholder Management

Data

SQL

APIs

Integrations

Technical Design

Tools

Azure DevOps

Job description

Business Analyst

• Agile, Requirements, Stakeholder Management, Data, SQL, APIs, Integrations, Technical Design
• Salary £40-47k
• Hybrid working – 2 days in Chester
• Clear progression and learning opportunities

Who We Are

We’re a technology-enabled organisation delivering systems and platforms that support large-scale business operations. Our teams focus on driving change, improving processes, and delivering value through technology, with a strong emphasis on data, system integrations, and API-driven solutions.

Who We’re Seeking

An experienced Business Analyst with a strong Agile background, comfortable owning requirements end-to-end and working closely with both technical teams and business stakeholders, with experience across data, SQL, APIs, integrations, and technical design.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Gathering, documenting, and managing business requirements, including data requirements and integration points
• Working with delivery teams to define and shape solutions, considering APIs, data flows, and technical design
• Creating and maintaining product backlogs and user stories
• Supporting projects through delivery, testing, and transition, including validation of integrations and data accuracy
• Providing clear updates and documentation to stakeholders, including technical specifications where required

What You’ll Bring

• Proven Business Analyst experience in Agile environments
• Strong experience working with data, SQL, APIs, integrations, and technical design
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Experience managing backlogs and requirements documentation
• Comfortable working across technical and non-technical teams
• Experience with Azure DevOps or similar tools is beneficial

Why Join

• Ownership of business-critical change initiatives
• Collaborative, supportive working environment
• Clear opportunities for development and progression

Key Skills

Business Analysis, Agile, Requirements Gathering, Stakeholder Management, Product Backlog, Azure DevOps, Data, SQL, APIs, Integrations, Technical Design