Business Analyst

Job Description We’re looking for a Business Analyst to join our Technology team within Connells Group.?As a member of a Scrum team, you will need a unique blend of technical skills, business knowledge, and interpersonal skills that enable you to effectively analyse, communicate, and collaborate across these agile, cross-functional, business aligned teams.We offer hybrid working arrangement with 1 or 2 days per week in our Milton Keynes office.Key responsibilities:
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, understand business needs, and translate them into actionable technology deliveries.
  • Own the analysis and understanding of the technology requirements for the business area they support. Use different techniques such as interviews, surveys, and workshops to facilitate this.
  • Support product backlog grooming. This involves organizing and prioritizing the product backlog, ensuring that it is clear and concise, and aligned with the objectives of the business area they support.
  • Work closely with Software Engineers, participate in sprint planning sessions and daily stand up meetings, provide guidance on requirement and updates on any issues encountered.
  • Play a part in coordinating user acceptance testing (UAT) activities. This involves defining test scenarios, coordinating with end-users, and conducting UAT sessions.
  • Support various agile ceremonies, such as sprint planning, retrospectives, and demonstrations.
  • Serve as a liaison between stakeholders and technical resources.
Experience & skills required:
  • Experience in working as an Agile Business Analyst as part of a fast-paced software engineering team.
  • Background in delivery of successful technology initiatives in customer facing industries.
  • Understanding of and experience of Scrum.
  • Strong knowledge of Jira Software and Confluence.
  • Familiarity with business operations and support systems, such as those used in Finance, HR, or IT Service Management (e.g., ServiceNow), would be desirable
Connells Group UK is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.?Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Connells Group we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. So, if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t fit perfectly with every aspect of the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other opportunities.?CF00660
Company
Connells Group HQ
Location
Caldecotte, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Employment Type
Full-Time
Salary
Competitive salary
Posted
Company
Connells Group HQ
Location
Caldecotte, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Employment Type
Full-Time
Salary
Competitive salary
Posted