IT Business Analyst
Location: London
Salary: £55,000–£70,000 per annum, depending on experience
Job type: Full-time, permanent
Working arrangement: Hybrid working may be available, subject to the employer’s requirements
About the role
Attop Group is recruiting an IT Business Analyst on behalf of a client in London. This is an opportunity for an experienced analyst to work with business and technology teams to understand operational needs, improve processes and help deliver effective IT solutions.
You will gather and analyse requirements, translate them into clear specifications, and support projects from initial discovery through testing and implementation. You’ll work with stakeholders at different levels and help ensure that delivered solutions meet agreed business needs.
Key responsibilities
* Work with stakeholders to understand business objectives, user needs and operational challenges.
* Plan and lead requirements-gathering sessions, interviews and workshops.
* Analyse current processes and systems, identify gaps and recommend improvements.
* Document business, functional and non-functional requirements.
* Translate requirements into process maps, user stories, use cases and acceptance criteria.
* Act as a link between business users, developers, architects, testers and external suppliers.
* Support the assessment of solution options and their impact on existing systems and processes.
* Contribute to project planning, backlog refinement and prioritisation.
* Support system testing, user acceptance testing and defect resolution.
* Help prepare training materials, implementation plans and clear user communications.
* Monitor whether delivered solutions meet the intended requirements and outcomes.
* Maintain accurate project and requirements documentation.
Essential requirements
* Proven experience in an IT Business Analyst or similar business analysis role.
* Experience gathering, analysing and documenting requirements for technology projects.
* Ability to produce clear process maps, user stories, use cases and acceptance criteria.
* Experience working with both technical teams and non-technical stakeholders.
* Good understanding of software development and project delivery lifecycles.
* Experience supporting testing, including user acceptance testing.
* Strong written and verbal communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.
* Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively across multiple teams.
Desirable experience
* Experience working in an Agile or hybrid Agile environment.
* Familiarity with tools such as Jira, Confluence, Visio, Miro or similar.
* Experience with system integrations, data migration, cloud platforms or digital transformation projects.
* Basic SQL, reporting or data-analysis skills.
* A recognised business analysis qualification, such as BCS or equivalent.
What the employer offers
* Salary of £55,000–£70,000, depending on skills and experience.
* Permanent, full-time employment.
* Opportunity to contribute to business-critical technology projects.
* Hybrid working may be available, subject to the employer’s requirements.
* Further details about benefits and the team will be provided during the recruitment process.
How to apply
To apply, submit your up-to-date CV through the Attop Group vacancies page:
Please include a brief summary of your business analysis experience, the types of IT projects you have supported, and your salary expectations. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted to discuss the role and next steps.
Attop Group is an equal opportunities recruiter. Applications are welcomed from candidates with relevant skills and experience.