Business Analyst

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Collect, analyze, and document business requirements for applications built on Java.

• Convert business needs into functional specifications, system design documents, and user stories.

• Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams throughout the software development lifecycle.

• Establish project scope, objectives, timelines, and resource requirements.

• Propel the development of software solutions, ensuring alignment between business requirements and technical implementation.

• Collaborate with IT team members on both national and international levels to address technical or functional solutions.

• Create test plans, scenarios, and scripts to assess application functionality and performance.

• Partner with QA teams to pinpoint and resolve defects.

• Develop and maintain business requirements, technical specifications, user manuals, and release notes.

• Oversee release management, deployment planning, operational coordination, and post-release support.

• Cultivate relationships with business stakeholders, IT teams, and external vendors.

• Recognize opportunities for innovation and process optimization.

• Advise senior management on issues impacting the department or its security.

• Adhere to company policies, procedures, work instructions, and legal/regulatory requirements.

• Follow ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and Good Distribution Practice standards.

• Complete necessary training and maintain competency in the role.

• Keep accurate, complete, and timely records.

• Report deviations, incidents, non-conformances, environmental incidents, and other concerns.

• Support effective operations and continuous improvement of company processes.

• Collaborate with internal and external audits.

• Take proactive measures to prevent errors, product quality issues, environmental impacts, and risks.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

• At least 5 years of experience as a Business Analyst in a technical setting, especially in Java application development.

• Comprehensive understanding of database concepts and experience with relational databases like PostgreSQL or SQL Server.

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Capability to communicate technical concepts effectively to non-technical stakeholders.

• Proven experience in leading and influencing cross-functional teams within a matrix organization.

• Expertise in requirements elicitation, documentation, and management using tools such as JIRA, Confluence, or similar.

• Familiarity with Linux/Unix environments, including command line navigation and basic scripting, is preferred.

• Knowledge of development frameworks and methodologies like Scrum and Agile.

• Proficiency in version control systems such as Git and platforms like GitLab and Jira.

• Strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail.

• Ability to juggle multiple priorities and deadlines in a dynamic environment.

• Demonstrated success in delivering projects on time and within budget.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team.

• Certification in business analysis (e.g., CBAP, CCBA) and/or project management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) is advantageous.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equal opportunity/affirmative action employment practices.

• Full-time employment.