Business Analyst Exeter, England
Job description
The Company
We are looking to welcome a Business Analyst to joinour talented team. Since 1998, we have had a passion for helping businessesgrow through the custom software and data solutions we create. With a focus andenthusiasm for delivering quality each and every time, our creativity andcuriosity for technology helps us to understand the complexities of ourclients industries and find innovative software and data solutions. We value people,partnerships and creating opportunities and are looking for open and genuinepeople to assist Software Solved in its growth. We are committed to supporting,developing and investing in our team to create a culture where staff areengaged and happy to work.
Rewards Package
Our people are core to what we do at Software Solved therefore we offer an excellent benefits package:
- We are a remote first business and encourage staff to work where they feel most comfortable, whether this is at home or in our Exeter Office.
- We provide equipment to support staff to homework.
- We have flexible working hours and staff can flex their time to suit their work-life balance.
- We provide 25 days holiday plus bank holidays as a minimum (you can earn more through our loyalty scheme).
- We run regular staff social events and charity fundraising days; staff wellbeing is central to our culture.
- Access to CPD days and training. We celebrate success and encourage progression.
- Enhanced paid leave e.g. sick pay, compassionate, family friendly.
- A pension scheme, life assurance and income protection insurance.
- Access to Bippit, a financial wellbeing platform and access to financial coaching.
- A casual dress code policy.
- Cycle to work scheme, referral bonus, free parking, access to healthcare portals and more.
About You
As a Business Analyst you will report to the Lead Business Analyst and be responsible for the definition of requirements and specifications for a range of custom software, data, and product development projects. You will demonstrate ownership of the specified solution throughout the project lifecycle and perform ad-hoc business analysis consultancy as required. You will have a good understanding of business analysis tools, techniques and approaches, exceptional verbal and written communication skills and an ability to work across multiple projects.
Essential Skills:
- Experience of leading the business analysis function on custom software development projects, with a focus on quality and attention to detail in all areas.
- Experience of requirements gathering for software development, the production of functional specifications and/or acceptance criteria, including story maps, user story techniques, field-level data definitions, and wireframe tools.
- Experience of planning and delivering elicitation workshops with stakeholders. Must be comfortable facilitating workshops by yourself.
- Ability to demonstrate negotiation skills including reaching consensus and managing conflict.
- Working knowledge of Agile Scrum and Waterfall project frameworks, concepts and methodologies.
- Experience of using ticket management tools such as Azure DevOps and Jira.
- An understanding of new and emerging technologies, tools, techniques, patterns, approaches and methodologies relevant to software delivery, with a desire to develop further.
- Exceptional communication skills including the ability to present complex ideas clearly to technical and business clients.
- Effective understanding and management of change control within a project.
- Experience of the latest UX and UI principles and relevant standards.
- Outstanding organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to switch tasks easily.
- A positive, proactive, and can-do attitude.
Desirable Skills:
- Attainment of, or working towards, a BCS Business Analysis certification or equivalent.
- Leadership of consultancy assignments and small projects.
- Experience and certifications in other related areas, including Lean.
- Commercial project management experience.
To Apply
All successful applicants must complete a basic DBS check.
