Senior Business Analyst (iOCO0125)

iOCO Limited; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

iOCO Limited in Johannesburg is seeking a Senior Business Analyst to join our team. You will consult with clients, elicit and document requirements, and write user stories while maintaining a well-prioritized backlog for agile delivery.

You will collaborate across multiple project teams, challenge business thinking, interpret data trends, and drive valuable solutions. This on-site role is based in Sandton and requires strong BA practices and stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• Experienced with Scrum Principles in an Agile Environment.
• Proven project experience in writing user stories, epics, features, in line with the INVEST principles of agile
• At least 6-7 years’ experience in Business Analysis across a custom software development environment.
• At least 3 years’ experience in Agile Projects
• Reading and interpreting JSON and XML files
• Understanding and applying BDD & TDD for new requirements

Responsibilities

• Consult to clients and stakeholders to understand value chain, structure, functions, and products/services.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships as a consultant on projects.
• Challenge business thinking to clarify business requirements.
• Elicit, gather, analyse, document, validate and communicate requirements (User Stories and Acceptance Criteria).
• Write clear user stories, epics, and features aligned with INVEST principles for agile development.
• Collaborate to build and maintain a well-prioritized backlog for continuous value.
• Conduct in-depth product analysis to identify improvements and opportunities.

Skills

Scrum

User stories

Backlog management

Business analysis

Agile projects

OpenAPI 2.0/3.0

JSON & XML

BDD & TDD

Education

B.Com or BSc or diploma or certification (IIBA or similar)

Tools

OpenAPI 2.0/3.0

Job description

We’re seeking a Senior Business Analyst to join our team. If you have a strong analytical mindset, a talent for interpreting data, identifying trends, and developing effective business solutions, we’d love to hear from you. Join us in driving informed decision-making, solving complex challenges, and creating meaningful business impact.

Please note this role is fully onite, based in Sandton.

What you’ll do:

• Consult to various clients, and their stakeholders, to understand their value chain, structure, functions, and products and/or services.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and acting as a consultant on the projects or applications.
• Challenge the business in their thinking, especially to understand the intent of the business requirement.
• With little supervision, elicit, gather, analyse, document, validate and communicate business requirements (User Stories and Acceptance Criteria)
• Write clear and concise user stories, epics, and features aligned with the INVEST principles to support effective agile development.
• Collaborate with the business to build and maintain a well-prioritized backlog, ensuring delivery teams have a continuous flow of valuable work.
• Conduct in-depth product analysis by developing strong knowledge of the existing product and identifying opportunities for improvement and innovation.

Your expertise:

• Experienced with Scrum Principles in an Agile Environment.
• Proven project experience in writing user stories, epics, features, in line with the INVEST principles of agile
• At least 6-7 years’ experience in Business Analysis across a custom software development environment.
• At least 3 years’ experience in Agile Projects
• Working knowledge of (OAS) Open API specification 2.0 and 3.0
• Able to read and interpret JSON and XML files
• Able to understand and work using the Behaviour Driven Development (BDD) & Test-Driven Development (TDD) approach for new requirements that require development.
• Formal qualification such as a B. Com or BSc, diploma or certification (IIBA or similar)

Personal Attributes:

• A proven ability to work across multiple project teams at a given time
• Demonstrated ability of high levels of communication skills – both verbally and written
• Strong problem solving, communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work under pressure towards predetermined/ established business objectives

Other information applicable to the opportunity:

• Contract position
• Location: Johannesburg

Why work for us?

Want to work for an organization that solves complex real-world problems with innovative software solutions? At iOCO, we believe anything is possible with modern technology, software, and development expertise. We are continuously pushing the boundaries of innovative solutions across multiple industries using an array of technologies.?

You will be part of a consultancy, working with some of the most knowledgeable minds in the industry on interesting solutions across different business domains.?

Our culture of continuous learning will ensure that you will have all the opportunities, tools, and support to hone and grow your craft.?

By joining IOCO you will have an open invitation to developer inspiring forums. A place where you will be able to connect and learn from and with your peers by sharing ideas, experiences, practices, and solutions.?

iOCO is an equal opportunity employer with an obligation to achieve its own unique EE objectives in the context of Employment Equity targets. Therefore, our employment strategy gives primary preference to previously disadvantaged individuals or groups.