Business Analyst - IT Team
Location: Bretby (with travel to other SOCOTEC sites as required)
Join Our Dynamic Team as a Software Development Business Analyst!
Are you a Business Analyst with a passion for software development? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where innovation and collaboration are key? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
About Us: At SOCOTEC, we are at the forefront of digital transformation, constantly pushing the boundaries to enhance our digital presence and improve customer engagement. We are looking for a talented Software Development Business Analyst to join our Central Services team and help optimise our business processes and implement cutting-edge solutions.
What You'll Do:
* Collaborate with Development Teams: Work closely with development teams to draft user stories and translate complex business requirements into detailed technical specifications.
* Create Specification Documentation: Develop comprehensive specification documentation for the development teams, ensuring all technical requirements are clearly defined and aligned with business objectives.
* Lead Testing and Verification: Oversee the testing and verification processes, ensuring all software products and deliverables meet business needs and adhere to the highest quality standards.
* Communicate Benefits: Effectively communicate the benefits of your technical recommendations across departments, addressing any uncertainties and ensuring alignment with the overall business strategy.
What We're Looking For:
* Experience: Proven experience as a Business Analyst in software development projects, with a history of successfully delivering technical solutions.
* Analytical Skills: Excellent analytical skills and an evidence-based approach to problem-solving.
* Communication Skills: Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to present to a range of audiences and act as a translator between technical and non-technical stakeholders.
* Leadership: The capacity to motivate others and lead change, with a passion for creating innovative solutions.
* Educational Background: Degree in information systems, business computing systems, or a related field, demonstrating strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
Why Join Us?
* Innovative Environment: Be part of a team that values creativity and innovation.
* Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
* Collaborative Culture: Work with a diverse and talented team that values collaboration and teamwork.
Ready to take your career to the next level? Apply now and become a key player in our digital transformation journey!
What’s in it for you?
As well as a competitive salary, we can offer you a wide range of benefits including 25 days holiday with the opportunity to buy more, an electric car scheme (where applicable), employee recognition schemes, family friendly support, employee benefits and discounts app, employee assistance programmes, and enhanced company pension. SOCOTEC UK are proud to be Disability Confident accredited.
Why SOCOTEC?
Here at SOCOTEC UK, we have over 2,000 colleagues across our divisions delivering world-class services to our customers. We provide an unrivalled range of testing, inspection, and certification services throughout the UK, and we deliver excellence to our customers by recruiting and retaining the very best industry talent. As a Business Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in providing these services.
We offer transversal career pathways as well as linear pathways, and we will support you in attaining a portfolio career in one place. Not to mention the possibility of working locally, nationally, or globally, in the office or remotely. We are committed to your personal and professional development, and you will be supported in every step of your journey with us. #YouGrowWeGrow
Think you’ve got what it takes to add value to our success? We would love to hear from you and look forward to receiving your application.
Building a safer and more sustainable world is the core mission we set out to achieve at SOCOTEC, it is at the heart of everything that we do. We are committed to acting as a key player in society, investing in innovative solutions to ensure social and environmental concerns are at the forefront of all of our business operations.