Senior Business Analyst

Version 1; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly profit share

Flexible/remote working

Pension

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Version 1, a long-standing technology and transformation partner, is seeking a Business Analyst to connect business needs with technology solutions in the public sector. You will analyse processes, document requirements, and apply data-driven insights to support decision-making across the organisation.

The role requires collaboration with business stakeholders, delivery teams and technical specialists, with responsibilities spanning process mapping, user stories, and feasibility assessments.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a Business Analyst on data analytics, digital transformation or technology-enabled projects.
• Experience gathering and documenting business requirements with stakeholders at various levels.
• Experience producing user stories, acceptance criteria, maps, use cases and specs.
• Ability to translate business challenges into practical IT solutions.
• Experience communicating with cross-functional teams and public sector partners.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on delivering high-quality outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Engage with stakeholders to gather and document business requirements and objectives.
• Translate business needs into functional and non-functional requirements, including user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Analyse existing business processes and workflows and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Develop process maps, use cases and supporting documentation to guide solution design and delivery.
• Work with technical teams and business stakeholders to maintain alignment on project objectives and deliverables.
• Support the development of business cases, feasibility assessments and cost-benefit analyses.
• Support testing activities, including user acceptance testing planning and solution validation.
• Provide guidance and support on business analysis approaches, tools and standards.
• Maintain awareness of developments in business analysis, data utilisation and public sector transformation.

Skills

Stakeholder communication

Requirements gathering

Data-driven decision making

Process improvement

Business analysis

Public sector knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Master's degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

Power BI

DevOps tools

Agile/Scrum

Job description

• Department: Public Sector & Utilities (Ireland)

Company Description

Version 1 has celebrated30 yearsinbusinessand continues to be trusted by global brands to delivertechnology and transformationsolutions that drive customer success. Ourdeepexpertiseenables our customers to navigate the rapidlyevolving technology landscape. We foster strong partnerships withglobal technology leadersincluding Anthropic, Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat,OutSystems, Snowflake, ensuring that our customers are provided with the highest quality solutions and services.

We’rean award-winning employer reflecting how our employees are at the very heartof whatwe do:

10+ years as a Great Place to Work in Ireland & UK

Best Workplace for Women in the UK & Ireland by GPTW

Best Workplace for Wellbeing in the UK by GPTW

We’rea corevalues drivencompany, we hire people who share our values, and we reward those who display and foster them,it’sdeeply embedded within our DNA. Invest in us andwe’llinvest in you!.

Job Description

The successful candidate will play a key role in connecting business needs with technology solutions. The position involves analysing business processes, identifying improvement opportunities and applying data-driven insights to support decision-making across the organisation. The role requires close collaboration with business stakeholders, delivery teams and technical specialists.

Responsibilities

• Engage with stakeholders to gather and document business requirements and objectives.
• Translate business needs into functional and non-functional requirements, including user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Analyse existing business processes and workflows and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Develop process maps, use cases and supporting documentation to guide solution design and delivery.
• Work with technical teams and business stakeholders to maintain alignment on project objectives and deliverables.
• Support the development of business cases, feasibility assessments and cost-benefit analyses.
• Support testing activities, including user acceptance testing planning and solution validation.
• Provide guidance and support on business analysis approaches, tools and standards.
• Maintain awareness of developments in business analysis, data utilisation and public sector transformation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Data Science or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• Demonstrated experience as a Business Analyst on data analytics, digital transformation or technology-enabled projects.
• Experience gathering and documenting business requirements.
• Experience producing user stories, acceptance criteria, process maps, use cases and functional specifications.
• Ability to analyse business challenges and translate requirements into practical solutions.
• Experience communicating effectively with stakeholders at different organisational levels.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes.
• Experience working independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience using DevOps tools and practices.
• Experience working with Power BI.
• Experience supporting Agile, Scrum or similar delivery methodologies.
• Agile or Scrum certification.
• Master's degree in a relevant discipline.
• Experience supporting public sector organisations.
• Experience working on multi-agency or cross-department programmes.
• Knowledge of housing-related datasets, reporting requirements or government programmes.
• Experience contributing to data analytics initiatives and reporting projects.

Additional Information

Why Version 1?

At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their wellbeing, professional growth, and financial stability.

Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme, where employees collectivelybenefitfrom a share of our company's profits

Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme

Flexible/remote working, Version 1 is tremendously understanding of life events and people’s individual circumstances and offer flexibility to help achieve a healthy work life balance

Financial Wellbeing initiativesincluding;Pension, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financialadviceand an Employee Discount scheme

Employee Wellbeing schemes including Gym Discounts, Bike to Work, Fitness classes, Mindfulness Workshops, Employee Assistance Programme and much more. Generous holiday allowance, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies

Educationalassistance, incentivised certifications, and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat

Environment, Social and Community First initiatives allow you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion and belonging schemes.

And many more exciting benefits… drop us a note to find out more.

Version1 is an equal opportunities employer.

We are committed to building a diverse,inclusiveand respectful workplace where everyone feels valued and able to thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences, and we value the different perspectives people bring including those shaped by disability and neurodiversity.

We want every candidate to have a positive and accessible recruitment experience. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process, please contact your recruiter [e-mail] Version 1. We will consider all requests carefully,respectfullyand confidentially.

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