Business Analyst – SDLC, Agile & Data-Driven Solutions

FirstRand Bank Limited; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the financial sector is looking for a Business Analyst who will analyze business needs, translate requirements, and contribute to system testing. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in IT or related, along with 3+ years of relevant experience. Strong analytical and communication skills, along with familiarity with Agile methodologies, will be crucial for this role. This position offers exciting opportunities to innovate and collaborate, making it ideal for dynamic individuals ready to make a real impact.

Benefits

Opportunities to network and collaborate.

Opportunities to innovate.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in IT business analysis or a similar role.
• Strong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and system integration.
• Business Analysis certification (e.g., CBAP, IIBA endorsed) is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Elicit and validate business requirements with stakeholders.
• Conduct gap analysis between current and required specifications.
• Oversee the planning and execution of systems testing.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Bachelor’s degree in Business Information Systems

Tools

SQL

Power BI

Agile methodologies

Job description

A leading company in the financial sector is looking for a Business Analyst who will analyze business needs, translate requirements, and contribute to system testing. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in IT or related, along with 3+ years of relevant experience. Strong analytical and communication skills, along with familiarity with Agile methodologies, will be crucial for this role. This position offers exciting opportunities to innovate and collaborate, making it ideal for dynamic individuals ready to make a real impact.