Data Business Analyst

Big Red Recruitment; Stratford-upon-Avon; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in data engineering is seeking a Business Data Analyst for a 16-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. This remote-first role requires a data-savvy individual who can bridge the gap between engineering and business teams, ensuring effective data solutions. Responsibilities include translating business needs into technical requirements and managing workflows, while qualifications emphasize experience in data-focused roles and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a data-focused Business Analyst or Technical Analyst role.
• Confident communicator who can navigate both tech and business environments.
• Ability to hit the ground running with minimal documentation.

Responsibilities

• Capture and translate business needs into clear technical requirements.
• Own and orchestrate sprint workflows and backlog grooming.
• Act as the gatekeeper between business requests and engineering priorities.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Technical requirements translation

Tools

Informatica

Job description

Business Data Analyst (FTC) – Maternity Cover

Location: Remote-first (Quarterly meetups in Huddersfield or Binley)

Contract: Fixed Term Contract – 16 months

Salary: £50,000–£60,000 per annum

Start Date: ASAP (urgent hire)

Are you a data-savvy Business Analyst who thrives on turning complexity into clarity?

My client is looking for an experienced Business Data Analyst to cover maternity leave within our Data Engineering team.

This is your chance to step into a critical, senior-facing role where you'll bridge the gap between our engineering and business teams, ensuring the right data solutions are delivered the right way.

What You'll Do

1. Capture and translate business needs into clear technical requirements.
2. Own and orchestrate sprint workflows, backlog grooming, and JIRA boards.
3. Act as the gatekeeper between business requests and engineering priorities—protecting your team from ad hoc chaos.
4. Challenge poor requirements diplomatically and push back on low-priority tasks.
5. Work closely with a third-party Informatica service to minimise manual data recovery tasks.

We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in a data-focused Business Analyst or Technical Analyst role.
• Confident communicator who can navigate both tech and business environments with ease.
• Familiarity with Informatica tools and data quality implementation is a bonus.
• Someone who can hit the ground running—some tribal knowledge won’t be documented.