Business Analyst

Business Analyst - Software Development / Transformation

Location: Remote, UK
Contract: 6 months
Rate: 500-550 per day
Start: ASAP

We are looking for an experienced Business Analyst to join a strategic technology transformation project with a leading global organisation.

The project involves replacing a legacy Microsoft Access-based pricing and quoting solution , supported by Excel spreadsheets and macros, with a new solution hosted on Microsoft Azure .

The BA will work closely with business stakeholders, SMEs, Product Ownership and an external development team to define requirements and ensure the new solution meets business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Gather, analyse and document detailed business and functional requirements .
• Translate requirements into clear, developer-ready user stories and acceptance criteria .
• Scope and manage stories within Jira .
• Work within an Agile delivery environment , supporting backlog refinement and sprint activities.
• Act as the link between business stakeholders, SMEs, Product Ownership and the development team.
• Work closely with SMEs to understand the existing solution and define requirements for the new platform.
• Support UAT , working with SMEs to validate that the solution meets the agreed business requirements.
• Review delivered functionality and identify gaps, defects or areas requiring clarification.
• Help ensure development teams have clear requirements and minimal ambiguity throughout delivery.

About You

• Proven experience as a Business Analyst within software development or technology transformation projects .
• Strong experience documenting requirements and writing detailed user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments .
• Hands-on experience with Jira and backlog management .
• Experience supporting UAT and working closely with SMEs/business users.
• Confident working between business and technical teams, including external/offshore development teams.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently.
• Experience working on legacy system replacement, application migration or technology transformation projects is highly desirable.
• Experience with Microsoft Access, Excel/macros, Azure or similar technologies would be advantageous.

This is a 6-month contract paying 500-550 per day. The client is looking to move quickly, so immediate or short-notice availability is preferred.

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