Senior Business Analyst Agile/DevOps - London

Salt Search; London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

A dynamic recruitment agency in London is seeking a Senior Business Analyst (Agile/DevOps) for a contract position. The candidate will lead analysis efforts on complex projects, mentor team members, and influence stakeholders to develop viable solutions. Ideal candidates have proven business analysis skills, agile experience, and proficiency with tools such as Azure DevOps. Competitive day rate of £400 - £600 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience working within a structured project environment.
• Knowledge of agile methodologies and project delivery.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage analysis efforts on complex projects.
• Mentor less experienced team members.
• Influence stakeholders to ensure viable solutions are developed.

Skills

Proven business analysis skills

Logical, analytical mindset

Problem solving abilities

Understanding of analytical techniques

Education

Business Analysis qualification (ISEB Diploma/IIBA/BCS)

Tools

Azure Devops

Microsoft Project

Job description

Overview

Senior Business Analyst (Agile/DevOps) - London (3 days per week)

Day rate: £400 - £600 (inside IR35)

Duration: 6 - 12 months

Start: ASAP

My client is looking for a Senior Business Analyst to join on a contract basis. The right candidate will conduct effective analysis to clarify, define or evaluate business problems, opportunities or requirements for change in a manner which supports the identification of solutions which deliver value to the business within the chosen methodology.

The Senior Business Analyst uses influencing, negotiation & communication skills to challenge business requirements where appropriate to ensure that solutions developed are viable within the operating environment and are focused on delivering the anticipated benefits.

Must have experience to lead and manage analysis efforts on complex projects or programmes using best practice techniques and to support the Business Analysis Lead in mentoring less experienced team members and providing assurance on their approaches and deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage analysis efforts on complex projects or programmes using best practice techniques.
• Mentor less experienced team members and provide assurance on their approaches and deliverables.
• Influence stakeholders to ensure viable solutions are developed and deliver expected benefits.

Qualifications & Skills

• Must have: Proven business analysis skills applied in work environment
• Experience of working within a structured project environment
• Knowledge of business analysis lifecycles and methodologies
• Experience of working to time, cost, quality objectives
• Knowledge of agile ways of working (Safe, SCRUM etc)
• Experience of waterfall project delivery methodologies
• Ability to work independently where required & within a team
• Experience in using project management tools such as Azure Devops, Microsoft Project and Perform
• Business Analysis qualification (ISEB Diploma/IIBA/BCS)

• Skills: Logical, analytical mindset & good attention to detail
• Problem solving and ability to understand and interpret complex business issues and processes
• Good analytical skills and understanding of a range of core analytical techniques & methods including impact mapping, wireframes, process modelling and data flow modelling

Criteria

• Supports Project Managers in establishing their understanding of how solutions will deliver value
• Project stakeholders are influenced where appropriate to accept viable & valid solutions
• Technical solution designs are validated to ensure they will meet business need
• Project test approaches are validated to ensure approach will support business needs
• Project stakeholders fully understand impacts of proposed solutions
• Conducts organisational readiness/business change readiness assessments
• Supports production of benefit realisation plans

Rates

Rates depend on experience and client requirements