Senior Business Analyst – Core Platform

Tek Infotree Sdn Bhd; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational IT consulting firm is seeking a Senior Business Analyst to drive requirements gathering and process optimization for their Core Platform in Cape Town. The ideal candidate will have 7–10 years of experience, a strong understanding of AWS services, and familiarity with Python and React. This hybrid role offers a dynamic work environment focusing on improving platform efficiency and collaboration among cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of business analysis experience in software or cloud-based systems.
• Strong understanding of AWS services and microservices architecture.
• Experience with Python, React, and DevOps tools.

Responsibilities

• Gather, analyze, and document business, functional, and technical requirements.
• Translate business needs into user stories and workflows.
• Collaborate with development teams to define platform needs.

Skills

Business analysis

AWS services

Microservices architecture

Python

React

Agile methodologies

Documentation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AWS Lambda

Kubernetes

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Job Title

Senior Business Analyst – Core Platform

Salary Budget

Up to R74, per month

Location

Cape Town, South Africa

Working Mode

Hybrid

Company

MNC IT Services & IT Consulting

Experience Required

7–10 years

Employment Type

5‑year Contract

Role Summary

You will drive the requirements gathering, process optimization, and stakeholder collaboration for our Core Platform, which supports multiple products and services across the organization.

This role involves close interaction with engineering, product, and DevOps teams to ensure seamless integration of backend, frontend, and cloud components.

Core System Environment

• Backend microservices: Python, AWS Lambda
• Event‑driven components: SNS, SQS
• Data storage & processing: DynamoDB, Step Functions
• Frontend integration: React applications consuming APIs
• Platform orchestration: Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines

Key Responsibilities

• Gather, analyze, and document business, functional, and technical requirements.
• Translate business needs into user stories and workflows for development teams.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and DevOps squads to define platform needs.
• Drive process improvement, automation, and platform efficiency.
• Support UAT, testing, and ensure accurate implementation of requirements.
• Maintain Agile / SAFe best practices, sprint planning, and backlog management.

Required Skills & Experience

• 7–10 years of business analysis experience, preferably in software or cloud‑based systems.
• Strong understanding of AWS services and microservices architecture.
• Experience working with Python, React, and DevOps tools.
• Hands‑on experience in Agile / Scrum / SAFe environments.
• Excellent analytical, documentation, and communication skills.

Application Questions

• Pls share your total years of work experience?
• Total years of working experience with Python, React, and DevOps tools?
• Total years of hands‑on experience in Agile / Scrum / SAFe environments?
• Have you been involved in defining or improving API integrations or microservice‑based systems?
• Have you worked on any core platform or enterprise‑level system (i.e., a central system supporting multiple applications or products)?
• Do you require Company to provide you a work pass to work in South Africa?
• What is your last drawn gross salary per month in South Africa currency?
• What is your expected gross salary per month in South Africa currency?

Education & Experience Requirements

• Education: Bachelors (Preferred).
• Experience: BA preferably in software or cloud‑based systems: 8 years (Preferred).
• Work Location: In person.