Job Description

Posted 1 day ago

Your new company

You'll be joining a well-established organisation delivering large-scale, data-driven transformation programmes within a highly complex and integrated technology environment. Working across multiple systems and platforms, the business operates at scale and partners with key stakeholders to deliver critical services.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative, delivery-focused team where your expertise will directly contribute to high-impact programmes.

Your new role

We are recruiting for an experienced Business Systems Analyst on an initial 6-month contract (outside IR35). The role requires a minimum of 3 days per week on-site in Glasgow.

You will play a key role in bridging business requirements and technical delivery, working on data-intensive projects involving system integrations, data flows, and transformation initiatives.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading business and systems analysis across complex, technical projects
Managing changing requirements, late-stage updates, and evolving scope
Working with stakeholders to identify dependencies and drive effective change
Producing high-quality artefacts including:
High-Level Design Specifications (HLDs)
Data flows and transformation designs
Sequence diagrams
Source-to-target mappings
Defining both functional and non-functional requirements (e.g. security, release strategy)
Collaborating closely with developers to develop practical, deliverable solutions
Supporting delivery within Agile/SCRUM frameworks
Driving clear stakeholder communication and ensuring delivery progress

What you'll need to succeed

Essential:

Minimum 10+ years' experience as a Business Systems Analyst, including strong technical experience
Proven hands-on expertise in data analysis, working with:
Oracle, SQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB, Excel
JSON, CSV data formats
Experience designing data flows, transformations, and mappings
Strong experience producing HLDs and technical documentation
Ability to identify non-functional requirements (e.g. security, release strategy)
Strong stakeholder engagement across both business and technical teams
Experience working with Agile (SCRUM) methodologies
Proven ability to work in fast-paced environments with shifting priorities
Experience collaborating with developers, product owners, and testers
Hands-on approach with the ability to evolve workable solutions alongside engineering teams
Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated persistence in tracking and driving tasks to completion
Significant client-facing experience
Ability to work on-site in Glasgow 3 days per week (essential)
Desirable:

Knowledge of:
APIs, system integrations, MuleSoft
SQL / PL-SQL
Experience with tools such as:
JIRA, Confluence, Visio, Draw.io
Experience working on:
Cloud migration, web services, and large-scale data platforms
Experience within complex, multi-system, or government-linked environments

What you need to do now

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