IT Business Analyst at Optimal Growth Technologies

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Requirements Gathering, Technical Analysis, SQL, API Analysis, System Architecture, SDLC, Agile, Waterfall, Stakeholder Management, Data Analysis, UML Modelling, Jira, Confluence, MS Visio, Figma, Cloud Computing

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

IT Business Analyst Role Purpose The IT Business Analyst is responsible for analysing business needs, system requirements, and technical specifications to support the delivery of IT solutions. This role requires a highly technical BA with deep understanding of systems, integrations, databases, and application architecture. The BA will work closely with developers, architects, QA teams, and business stakeholders to ensure solutions are aligned to both business and technical objectives. Key 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. Minimum Requirements Bachelors 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. Preferred Skills & Certifications Agile BA certification an advantage. Experience with tools such as JIRA, Confluence, MS Visio, Figma, or UML modelling tools. Cloud exposure (AWS, Azure, GCP). Testing or QA experience beneficial. Key Competencies Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking Technical mindset with business acumen Excellent stakeholder management High attention to detail Ability to translate complex concepts clearly Adaptable in fast-paced environments Strong facilitation and documentation skills

Responsibilities

The IT Business Analyst analyzes business needs and technical specifications to deliver integrated IT solutions. They bridge the gap between stakeholders and technical teams by documenting process flows and supporting solution delivery.