Job type
ContractLocation
BelfastWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Data & Advanced AnalyticsIndustry
Technology & Internet ServicesPay
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Business Analyst (12-Month Fixed-Term Contract) - Belfast
Are you a skilled Business Analyst with a passion for data analysis and a knack for translating business requirements into effective IT solutions? We have an exciting opportunity for a Business Analyst to join a team on a 12-month fixed-term contract in Belfast.
Role Overview:
As a Business Analyst, you will play a crucial role in supporting our line of business applications, ensuring they align with our strategic objectives. Your responsibilities will include eliciting user requirements, developing specifications, maintaining documentation, and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- User Requirements Elicitation: Work closely with business users to understand their needs through structured analysis.
- Specifications Development: Assist in creating detailed specifications for the acquisition and development of line-of-business applications.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate and comprehensive documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
- Testing and Release Processes: Apply appropriate testing regimes and ensure timely solution delivery.
- Reporting Services and Toolsets: Facilitate the development of reporting services and toolsets for business users.
- Corporate and KPI Reports: Design and publish corporate and KPI reports within the corporate Business Intelligence (B.I.) framework.
- Data Integrity and System Integration: Create and maintain corporate indices to support system integration and data integrity.
- Technical Support: Provide technical support for client records and document management processes.
- Training: Develop and deliver training for IT staff and business users.
Essential Qualifications and Experience:
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a role involving significant data analysis and presentation.
- Proficiency in working with large relational databases and data management tools.
- Degree in Business, Computer Science (or equivalent) with a focus on databases and data modelling, or a minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience.
- Knowledge of SQL queries and reports.
- Experience with BI tools, particularly Power BI.
- Familiarity with Azure Data Factory and Azure Synapse.
- Understanding of IT industry developments and awareness of legislation.
- Strong communication skills and ability to translate business requirements into IT solutions.
- Effective collaboration with IT and business counterparts.
- Good organisational skills and ability to work within a team environment.
Desirable Skills:
- Experience handling cross-functional issues and prioritisation.
- Proficiency in using data modelling tools (e.g., UML).
- The ability to translate corporate business decision support and KPI requirements into a self-service reporting framework.
- Accreditation in Project/Programme Management (e.g., Prince2 or MSP).
- Knowledge of MySQL and Microsoft Access.
- Awareness of legislative/compliance frameworks related to data and information.
