Business Systems Analyst - #2079021

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

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