Technical Business Analyst

Harvey Nash; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvey Nash in London seeks a Technical Business Analyst to support technology and business change initiatives at the intersection of business analysis, software development, and stakeholder management. The role translates business requirements into technical solutions while contributing hands-on development and automation work, including SQL data analysis, API testing, and supporting deployments.

Degree or equivalent experience required, with strong communication skills and ability to manage

Qualifications

• 3–6 years experience in technical business analysis or related tech roles.
• Experience in complex enterprise environments, ideally financial services.

Responsibilities

• Gather, analyse, and document business requirements from key stakeholders.
• Translate business requirements into detailed technical specifications and solution designs.
• Conduct impact assessments and workflow analysis across systems and processes.
• Collaborate with technology teams to develop solutions aligned with existing architecture.
• Act as a liaison between business users and technical delivery teams.
• Design and develop scripts, automation tools, and end-user computing solutions to improve efficiency.
• Develop, test, and maintain software applications and utilities using Python.
• Review code quality, identify defects, and implement fixes.
• Support software deployment, releases, and implementation activities.
• Troubleshoot application issues across business-critical systems.
• Work with infrastructure and network teams to ensure end-to-end delivery.
• Perform SQL-based data analysis and support API testing.
• Validate feasibility and collaborate on solution design.
• Provide incident support, including occasional out-of-hours.

Job description

A London-based financial services organisation is seeking a Technical Business Analyst to support technology and business change initiatives. The role sits at the intersection of business analysis, software development, systems implementation, and stakeholder management, helping translate business requirements into technical solutions while contributing hands‑on development and automation work.

Key Responsibilities

Business Analysis & Solution Design

• Gather, analyse, and document business requirements from key stakeholders.
• Translate business requirements into detailed technical specifications and solution designs.
• Conduct impact assessments and workflow analysis across systems and business processes.
• Collaborate with technology teams to develop solutions aligned with existing architecture and infrastructure.
• Act as a key liaison between business users and technical delivery teams.

Development & Automation

• Design and develop scripts, automation tools, and end-user computing solutions to improve operational efficiency.
• Develop, test, and maintain software applications and utilities using Python and related technologies.
• Review code quality, identify defects, and implement fixes where required.
• Support software deployment, releases, and implementation activities.

Technical Support & Systems Delivery

• Troubleshoot application and software issues across business‑critical systems
• Work closely with infrastructure, desktop support, and network teams to ensure successful end‑to‑end delivery.
• Perform SQL‑based data analysis and support API testing activities.
• Validate technical feasibility and collaborate with architects and developers on solution design.
• Provide support for incidents and critical system issues, including occasional out‑of‑hours support where required.

Requirements

Experience

• 3‑6 years of experience in technical business analysis, software development, application support, or related technology roles.
• Experience working within complex enterprise environments, ideally within financial services or regulated organisations.

Technical Skills

• Solid SQL and database knowledge.
• Experience with system analysis, process mapping, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Strong debugging and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Familiarity with APIs, software testing, and application delivery lifecycles.

Personal Attributes

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Able to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment.
• Comfortable working under pressure and managing multiple priorities.

Education

• Degree educated or equivalent professional experience.