Technical Business Analyst (BA)

Talent Shore; Wes-Kaap; Remote; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Technical Business Analyst to work remotely. The successful candidate will gather and document business and technical requirements for software projects, collaborating closely with stakeholders and technical teams. A proven background in business analysis within a software development environment is essential, along with strong communication and analytical skills. The position offers a salary range of R40 000 - R50 000.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Business Analyst in software development.
• Solid understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Ability to bridge business needs with technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Gather and define clear business and technical requirements.
• Document use cases and workflows.
• Translate business needs into functional specifications.

Skills

Business Analysis

Agile Methodologies

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Tools

Jira

UML

BPMN

Job description

Role Overview

The Technical Business Analyst will be responsible for gathering, analyzing, and documenting business and technical requirements for web-based software projects. The successful candidate will work closely with stakeholders, project managers, and development teams to ensure that project goals align with business objectives and technical capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and define clear, actionable business and technical requirements
• Document use cases, user stories, workflows, and business processes
• Translate business needs into functional specifications for the development team
• Assist in creating project documentation including wireframes, process flow diagrams, and functional requirements
• Act as a liaison between business units and technical teams throughout the project lifecycle
• Support the development and QA teams during implementation and testing phases
• Conduct impact analysis, gap analysis, and feasibility studies for proposed changes
• Participate in and facilitate meetings, workshops, and requirement-gathering sessions
• Assist in user acceptance testing (UAT) and support post-deployment activities

Required Experience and Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Business Analyst, preferably in a software development or web-based project environment
• Solid understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
• Experience working in Agile or hybrid development methodologies

Technical Skills

• Ability to bridge business needs with technical solutions
• Familiarity with web technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP concepts
• Basic understanding of relational databases, particularly MariaDB/MySQL, with the ability to write basic SQL queries
• Experience using diagramming tools like UML or BPMN for use cases, process flows, and system modeling
• Proficiency with requirement management tools such as Jira
• Good understanding of API concepts and web service interactions

Soft Skills

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent documentation skills, with a focus on clarity and precision
• Active listening skills and a proactive approach to requirement elicitation
• Ability to facilitate workshops, meetings, and discussions with multiple stakeholders
• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated

Benefits

Location: Fully Remote

UK Working Hours: 9am - 5:30pm

Salary Range: R40 000 - R50 000