Business Analyst, Software

JR United Kingdom; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant software house seeks a Business Analyst to enhance their dynamic team. This remote role involves collaborating with clients and technical teams to deliver impactful software solutions. Key responsibilities include requirements analysis and project accountability. Candidates should have strong communication skills, a background in software methodologies, and a passion for technology. Security clearance is necessary for this position.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering software using Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Proficient in creating UML and BPMN 2.0 models.
• Thorough approach to stakeholder management and requirements documentation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for analysis through stakeholder evaluation and requirements documentation.
• Conduct face-to-face analysis sessions and produce documentation.
• Accountable for project scope and customer expectations.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Presentation

Stakeholder Management

Agile

Waterfall

UML

BPMN 2.0

Education

BSc in Computing

Computer Science

Information Systems/Management

Job description

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Business Analyst is required by a vibrant and growing software house. This role will see you working closely with external clients and in-house technical teams to deliver powerful software solutions. The ideal person for this role will be a skilled Business Analyst with excellent communication skills, a proactive and customer-centric approach and a passion for technology. #

This is a predominantly remote working role with approximately 1-2 days a month in the offices in Sussex. You will also be required to regularly visit clients throughout the UK so must be comfortable with some travel.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare for the analysis activity through reviewing the domain, evaluating stakeholders, determining the output required and how best to achieve success
• Conduct the analysis activity at customer locations in the UK or abroad to have face to face discussions and hold group workshops
• Review the analysis and produce requirements with supporting documentation, which both the customer and technical teams understand
• Communicate the documented analysis, thereby assisting in the approval of the output and ensuring the technical team deliver the required solution in accordance with the customer expectations
• Support the development and release of the required solution by providing good and frequent collaboration with the technical and delivery teams, and verification of the developed output
• Be accountable for the project scope in line with budget and customer expectations
• Identify and manage risks to aid the success of the project
• Document progress against outstanding milestones, status, resource requirements, issues, risks and dependencies, in accordance with the policies and procedures of the technical department
• Collaborate in a professional and friendly manner with specialist staff (internal and external) at all stages of the software development lifecycle
• Respond to support requests and post release queries by providing knowledge and documentation

Key Requirements:

• Excellent soft skills such as communication, presentation and negotiation
• Experience in delivering software using various software methodologies, particularly Agile and Waterfall
• Experience in creating UML, BPMN 2.0 models and diagrams, particularly conceptual domain models, activity diagrams, and use case diagrams.
• Experience in developing and documenting requirements, with acceptance tests, and providing supporting artefacts like wireframes and data dictionaries
• Possess a thorough and enthusiastic approach to stakeholder management, being proactive in preparing for all engagement with users, subject matter experts, owners, and sponsors
• Collaborate in a professional, friendly and attentive manner at all stages of the software development lifecycle, particularly with clients and specialist staff

Desirable Experience, Knowledge and Skills

• A focus on User Centred Design practises.
• Experience of wireframes and UX/UI prototyping methodologies
• BSc In Computing, Computer Science, Information Systems/Management or similar
• Familiarity of development and database technologies ability to understand data mapping

For a full consultation on this pivotal role, send your CV to ARC IT Recruitment.

Please note, for this role you must be able to achieve Security Clearance (SC) status