Systems / Technical Business Analyst

Systems / Technical Business Analyst
Glasgow
£49,000 to £58,500

Are you a technically strong Business / Systems Analyst who enjoys working closely with engineers and architects to turn complex business needs into clear, deliverable system designs within large-scale agile environments?

In this role, you will sit at the heart of software delivery, working across engineering, QA, architecture and product to translate validated business requirements into robust technical solutions. You will help shape system designs, manage competing architectural and business demands, and ensure teams have the clarity they need to deliver effectively.

You will be heavily involved in backlog creation and refinement, breaking down complex ideas into epics, stories and tasks, while ensuring non-functional requirements such as performance, security and scalability are clearly defined. This is a hands-on role suited to someone comfortable operating as a developer or tester when required to support sprint goals.

The role offers the opportunity to influence technical direction, reduce technical debt, and improve development processes, all while working within modern agile delivery teams using contemporary web technologies and toolsets.

The Role:
* Translate business requirements into detailed system requirements and backlog items.
* Collaborate with engineers and architects to produce solution and system designs aligned to standards.
* Create and maintain technical documentation including UML and design artefacts.
* Break down work into clear epics, stories and tasks within Jira.
* Identify and mitigate technical delivery risks through reviews and proof-of-concepts.

The Person:
* Experience as a Technical Analyst, Systems Analyst, Test Analyst or Software Engineer.
* Strong understanding of agile software development lifecycles.
* Experience with Jira, Confluence.
* While not being expected to code, you should have an understanding of Java, Python and SQL.
* Confident working across development, QA and architecture teams.

Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed)

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The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.