IT Business Analyst

Rocktime Limited; Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a skilled IT Business Analyst to join their dynamic team. This role is pivotal in bridging the gap between clients and project teams, ensuring that business requirements are meticulously gathered and documented. You will engage in various project phases, from discovery meetings to user acceptance testing, all while working in a flexible remote environment. With opportunities to influence business processes and contribute to project success, this position promises a fulfilling career path. If you thrive in a collaborative setting and are passionate about delivering value, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible working within core hours

Office or remote working

Casual dress code

21 days holiday (increasing to 29 with length of service)

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Business Analyst in software development.
• Strong understanding of SDLC and Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to document business requirements.
• Facilitate discussions to gather insights and ensure clarity of requirements.

Skills

Business Analysis

Requirements Gathering

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Agile Methodologies

SDLC Understanding

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Certification in business analysis

Tools

Data Analysis Tools

Visualisation Tools

Job description

IT Business Analyst
Full time, Permanent
£40,000 - £50,000 per annum

We are seeking a skilled and motivated IT Business Analyst to join our team. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between clients, project stakeholders, sales, and development teams by gathering, analysing, and documenting business requirements. You will play a critical role in supporting the successful delivery of projects aligned with client expectations.

You will attend project discovery meetings and participate in client communication throughout project delivery.

The role will be remote working but with an occasional requirement to attend our new and vibrant Bournemouth office. We enable our friendly and supportive team to work in a flexible and remote environment using the latest technology, whilst ensuring that communication channels are always available.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with clients, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to elicit and document business requirements and associated budgets.
• Capture and document functional requirements to support both the sales cycle and subsequent delivery processes.
• Analyse and translate client needs into detailed functional specifications, including elements of system design such as wireframes, business rules, and data migration rules.
• Organise workshops and meetings to understand business objectives, challenges and opportunities.
• Facilitate discussions to gather insights and ensure clarity of requirements.
• Work closely with the project manager to define project scope, timelines, and deliverables.
• Conduct impact analysis for proposed changes to ensure feasibility and alignment with business objectives.
• Assist in creating user stories, process flows, and wireframes to support development and design teams.
• Liaise with software developers and QA teams to ensure alignment with business goals and maintain high-quality deliverables.
• Support the creation of test cases and participate in user acceptance testing (UAT) as needed.
• Help shape current and future business processes to drive efficiency and effectiveness.
• Stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in business analysis to bring added value to the role.

You must have:

• Proven experience as a Business Analyst, preferably in the software development sector.
• Strong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.
• Proficiency in requirements gathering techniques and tools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• An analytical and problem-solving mindset with strong attention to detail.
• Experience creating user stories, wireframes, and process diagrams.
• Familiarity with data analysis and visualisation tools.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills to handle multiple priorities.

An advantage:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Certification in business analysis (e.g., CBAP, CCBA, or Agile BA)

Communication:

• You will be required to attend occasional client meetings
• You will be required to talk to clients on the phone/video conferencing
• You will require excellent conversational and writing skills in English

Some of our Benefits:

• Flexible working within core hours
• Office or remote working
• Casual dress code
• 21 days holiday (increasing to 29 with length of service)

This position will be subject to a satisfactory DBS check.
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