Technical IT Business Analyst - Systems & Integrations

Optimal Growth Technologies

Cape Town

On-site

ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Optimal Growth Technologies in Cape Town is seeking a highly skilled IT Business Analyst to analyse business needs, system requirements, and technical specifications to support the delivery of IT solutions.

This role demands a deep understanding of systems, integrations, databases, and application architecture, and requires collaboration with developers, architects, QA teams, and business stakeholders to ensure alignment with both business and technical objectives.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
8+ years experience as an IT Business Analyst.
Strong technical background with hands-on understanding of system architecture.
APIs & integrations
SQL / data analysis
SDLC methodologies
Proven experience in Agile and/or Waterfall environments.
Experience working on complex IT projects (e.g., digital platforms, ERP, cloud, custom applications).
Excellent documentation, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Requirements Gathering & Analysis
Conduct detailed business and technical requirements analysis.
Translate business needs into functional and non-functional specifications.
Assess system gaps, dependencies, and integration requirements.
Document process flows, data flows, use cases, and user stories.
Facilitate workshops, interviews, and stakeholder sessions.
Technical Analysis
Collaborate with architects and development teams to evaluate solution feasibility.
Analyse APIs, integrations, data structures, and system interfaces.
Review technical documentation and ensure alignment across systems.
Support the design of technical specifications and system configurations.
Perform SQL/data analysis to validate requirements and support investigations.
Solution Delivery & Support
Assist with sprint planning, backlog grooming, and prioritisation.
Support QA and UAT teams through requirements clarification and testing alignment.
Review test cases to ensure coverage of business rules and technical requirements.
Participate in solution demonstrations and support deployments.
Conduct impact assessments and change management reviews.
Stakeholder & Project Engagement
Bridge communication between business users and technical teams.
Provide regular updates and documentation to project leads and PMO.
Ensure traceability of requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
Collaborate with vendors, developers, testers, and product owners.