Business Analyst

Role overview

Core responsibilities

• Gather and document requirements and translate them into functional specifications, system design documents and user stories.
• Coordinate cross-functional project teams, defining scope, objectives, timelines and resource needs.
• Work with developers and national and international IT colleagues to deliver suitable technical and functional solutions.
• Develop test plans, scenarios and scripts; partner with QA teams to resolve defects.
• Maintain business, technical, user and release documentation.
• Plan and coordinate releases and deployments, support production transitions and provide post-release support.
• Manage stakeholder and vendor relationships, expectations and communication.
• Identify industry trends and improvement opportunities, and advise senior management of issues affecting the department or its security.

Qualifications and experience

• A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field is required.
• At least five years of Business Analyst experience in a technical environment, focused on Java applications, is required.
• Business analysis certification such as CBAP or CCBA and/or project management certification such as PMP or PRINCE2 is a plus.

Quality and compliance

• Follow applicable company policies, procedures, work instructions and legal or regulatory requirements.
• Support the Quality Management System (ISO 9001), Environmental Management System (ISO 14001) and Good Distribution Practice (GDP).
• Complete required training, maintain competence and keep accurate, complete and timely records.
• Promptly report deviations, incidents, non-conformances and environmental concerns.
• Support process improvement, prevent errors and risks, cooperate with audits and provide requested evidence.

Workplace

• The role is remote in the United Kingdom.