Senior Business Analyst (API, YAML) – Software – Remote

Salt Digital Recruitment; Greater London; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Business Analyst to join a remote project. The role involves defining business requirements and delivering API services for a product launch. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of business analysis experience and strong documentation skills in Markdown and YAML. This position offers a competitive day rate of £200 - £300 and a contract duration of 9 to 12 months.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience as a Business Analyst, with 2 years in a senior role.
• Experience in Agile delivery and cross-functional teams.
• Strong documentation skills in Markdown and YAML.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to define business requirements for APIs.
• Produce comprehensive documentation for API specifications and user guides.
• Utilize tools like JIRA for project management.

Skills

Business analytics experience

Agile delivery frameworks

API services documentation

JIRA

Confluence

Technical documentation in Markdown

Communication skills

Tools

API testing tools

Business Intelligence tools

Job description

Overview

Senior Business Analyst (API, YAML) – Software Solution – Remote (UK or Europe)

Day rate: £200 – £300 (inside IR35 for UK)

Duration: 9 – 12 months

Start: ASAP

My client is looking for a Senior Business Analyst to join our team and drive the successful delivery of API services and supporting documentation for an upcoming product launch. This role sits at the intersection of business analysis, Agile delivery, and technical documentation. The ideal candidate will combine deep business analytics experience with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear specifications, user guides, and release documentation.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product owners, engineers, and stakeholders to define and refine business requirements for API services supporting the product launch.
• Develop and maintain business cases to support decision-making and project prioritization.
• Act as a liaison between technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring alignment and clarity in project goals.
• Produce clear, accurate, and comprehensive documentation, including:
  • API specifications
  • Release notes
  • End-user help guides
  • Technical documentation (using Markdown and YAML)
• Apply Agile delivery practices, leveraging tools such as JIRA and Confluence for backlog management, sprint planning, and knowledge sharing.
• Utilize business analytics and intelligence tools to provide insights and recommendations that shape API functionality and project direction.
• Ensure all deliverables meet quality standards and align with organizational and industry best practices.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Business Analyst (5+ years, with at least 2 years in a senior role).
• Strong knowledge of Agile delivery frameworks and experience working with cross-functional teams.
• Hands-on experience with API services (analysis, documentation, testing support).
• Proficiency in JIRA and Confluence for project collaboration and requirements management.
• Strong technical documentation skills, with experience authoring content in Markdown and YAML.
• Familiarity with JSON for API-related specifications.
• Demonstrated expertise in business case development and business analytics.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical and business information in a clear, structured manner.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Background in Business Intelligence tools or platforms.
• Exposure to technical writing practices and standards.
• Knowledge of API testing tools and methodologies.

Job Information

• Job Reference: JO-2509-356119
• Salary: £200 - £300 per day
• Salary per: day
• Job Duration: 9 - 12 months
• Job Start Date: ASAP
• Job Industries: Programme & Project Management Jobs
• Job Locations: Greater London
• Job Types: Contract