Business Analyst

at  Bailie Group

ABOUT THE CDS TECHNOLOGY TEAM

We create and develop software that makes a difference to people’s lives. We work on projects that fit with the CDS core values of making a positive difference, and we feel good about our work.
Our hybrid working model is centred around a team delivery approach; meaning our people come first. Supporting each other to balance work and life is core to our success, so if it works for you and for the team we have a winning formula. We measure our successes by what we achieve in our working week, over when the work is done. Plus, with limited client site visits we really have adopted a flexible approach to project delivery which works for everyone.

REQUIREMENTS

• Experience writing User Stories and Functional Specifications.
• Solid experience in Agile and Waterfall methodology.
• Experience with Stand-Ups and Review Sessions.
• You will be able to work proactively in a cross-functional and multi-disciplined team.
• You will be proactive, organised, and able to work collaboratively.
• Have an open and inquisitive mind towards learning.
• A great team player that has gained the respect of others.
• A clear, confident, and effective communicator who is comfortable speaking with customers.

It would also be beneficial, but not essential to be/have

• Any exposure to Public Sector and GDS standards would be an advantage.

ABOUT THE ROLE

CDS is seeking a skilled Business Analyst to join our growing team. We are looking for a candidate with strong analytical skills, the ability to interpret complex data, and experience in driving process improvements across an organization.
In this role, you will serve as a key liaison between business and technology, facilitating clear communication and understanding of our clients’ business requirements. If you excel at translating business needs into technical solutions, and love seeing real change, we want to hear from you!

RESPONSIBILITIES

The key person for deep knowledge of client business requirements to ensure we are focused on the right things before starting development. Elicit, analyse, validate, specify, verify, and manage the real needs of the client stakeholders across different industries on primarily agile projects. Refine requirements and support development in delivering software solutions to client requirements.

We are looking for someone who can

• Build relationships with clients across multiple industries.
• Act as the conduit between the client and the internal project teams through which requirements flow and being involved at some level throughout the entire software development life cycle.
• Play a key role in delivering bespoke complex technology solutions.
• Capture client requirements.
• Write User Stories or functional specifications.
• Manage workload across projects while working closely with internal design and UX, project management, technical, and test teams.