Senior Business Analyst

Hire Resolve; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Twice yearly salary increases

Medical aid and provident fund

Job summary

A dynamic technology solutions provider is seeking a Senior Business Analyst to enhance strategic projects. The ideal candidate should have at least 6 years of Agile business analysis experience, a relevant degree, and the ability to communicate effectively with technical teams. Responsibilities include facilitating workshops, managing client relationships, and ensuring compliance with data regulations. The position offers competitive compensation and extensive benefits including medical aid and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years experience as a business analyst in Agile teams.
• Solid understanding of computer science fundamentals.
• Ability to translate business requirements into detailed specifications.

Responsibilities

• Use design thinking and UML for software solutions.
• Create wireframes, UI designs, and document customer journeys.
• Facilitate user story sessions and backlog grooming.

Skills

Business analysis in Agile

Requirement gathering

Client relationship management

Technical specification translation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT, Engineering, Sciences or BCom in Information Systems

Job description

Hire Resolve's client is looking for a Senior Business Analyst to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a thorough understanding of business rules and processes that will help steer the client's customers' projects in the direction of their strategic goals.

Responsibilities

• Use structured techniques such as design thinking, UML, BPMN, and process flows for diagramming software solutions
• Create wireframes and UI designs and document customer journeys
• Develop Business Requirements Documents, Functional Specifications, and 'as-is' and 'to-be' process flows
• Facilitate user story sessions and backlog grooming using Agile tools
• Develop high-quality web and mobile applications for leading organisations
• Analyse APIs for seamless system integration
• Engage in various stages of SDLC, including system design analysis, scoping, and estimation
• Research and apply cutting-edge technologies and execute change management
• Manage small engagements from end to end, including requirements gathering, documentation, sizing, project management, and delivery
• Champion agile processes by facilitating ceremonies
• Bringing people with different focus areas together to create a collective understanding of how to solve business problems
• Facilitate workshops and present to customer stakeholders
• Translate requirements for both business and technical audience
• Consult stakeholders to understand their structure, functions, and products/services.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, act as a consultant on projects or applications, and manage customer expectations throughout the project lifecycle
• Challenge business thinking to understand the intent of requirements
• Adapt to new domains quickly to understand business problems and provide solutions
• Engage with stakeholders, including end users, development teams, product owners, and executives
• Identify opportunities for service improvements and strategic alignment
• Ensure compliance with data security and industry regulations

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in IT, Engineering, other Sciences or a BCom in Information Systems
• Minimum 6 years experience working as a business analyst within an agile software development team
• Solid understanding of computer science fundamentals
• Strong knowledge of and experience in business systems and processes
• Strong ability to translate business requirements into detailed specifications and interface with technical teams
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• To collaborate and bring your unique contributions to a team environment
• An ambition to continually improve your skills, embrace challenges and be driven by excellence

Benefits

• A competitive package, twice yearly salary increases and guaranteed bonuses
• Medical aid, provident fund and insurance benefits with competitively low premiums
• Access to a employee wellness programme, with professional support resources for all aspects of wellness

You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.co.za or email us: [e-mail]

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.