Junior IT Business Analyst
Posted 1 week ago by Haystack
£45,000 Per year
Fixed-Term
Hybrid
Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
Summary: This role is for a Junior IT Business Analyst within a major private sector organization undergoing a digital transformation. The position offers mentorship from experienced professionals and hands-on experience with enterprise projects, utilizing tools like Jira and Confluence. The contract is for one year and emphasizes both Agile and Waterfall methodologies in a dynamic work environment. The role requires collaboration with senior BAs and stakeholders to develop innovative digital solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with Senior BAs and stakeholders to dissect business challenges and map out innovative digital solutions.
- Facilitate high-energy workshops and discovery sessions to capture requirements and align technical teams with business objectives.
- Produce high-quality documentation including detailed process flows, user stories, and requirements traceability matrices.
- Support the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) by managing defect tracking and assisting with UAT and test case preparation.
- Act as a key liaison between technical departments and senior business leadership to ensure transparency across the project lifecycle.
Key Skills:
- Current experience in a Business Analyst or Junior BA role with a hunger to step up into a large-scale enterprise environment.
- Proficiency with collaboration and project management tools, specifically Jira and Confluence (or equivalent platforms).
- A solid foundational understanding of Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid project management frameworks.
- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to translate technical jargon into clear business value for senior stakeholders.
- Proven experience in process mapping, requirement gathering, and documenting complex data or IT workflows.
Salary (Rate): £45,000 yearly
City: Newcastle Upon Tyne
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: fixed-term
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: IT
Junior IT Business Analyst | £40,000 - £45,000 We're working with a major private sector powerhouse undergoing a massive digital transformation on this exciting opportunity. This is a rare chance for a motivated Junior BA to join a sophisticated IT environment, leveraging modern tools like Jira and Confluence to bridge the gap between complex business problems and cutting-edge technology solutions. If you're looking to accelerate your career, you’ll be mentored by a heavyweight team of Solution Architects and Senior Project Managers while gaining hands-on exposure to high-impact enterprise projects. This 1-year fixed-term contract offers the perfect platform to master both Agile and Waterfall methodologies in a fast-paced, professional setting.
The Role
- Collaborate with Senior BAs and stakeholders to dissect business challenges and map out innovative digital solutions.
- Facilitate high-energy workshops and discovery sessions to capture requirements and align technical teams with business objectives.
- Produce high-quality documentation including detailed process flows, user stories, and requirements traceability matrices.
- Support the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) by managing defect tracking and assisting with UAT and test case preparation.
- Act as a key liaison between technical departments and senior business leadership to ensure transparency across the project lifecycle.
What You'll Need
- Current experience in a Business Analyst or Junior BA role with a hunger to step up into a large-scale enterprise environment.
- Proficiency with collaboration and project management tools, specifically Jira and Confluence (or equivalent platforms).
- A solid foundational understanding of Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid project management frameworks.
- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to translate technical jargon into clear business value for senior stakeholders.
- Proven experience in process mapping, requirement gathering, and documenting complex data or IT workflows.
What's On Offer
- Competitive salary range of £40,000 - £45,000 tailored to your experience level.
- Exceptional hybrid working flexibility with only 1 day per week required in the Newcastle office.
- Hands-on mentoring from a senior team of IT professionals, Architects, and PMs to fast-track your professional development.
- Participation in large-scale digital transformation projects that provide high-value experience for your long-term career.
Apply via Haystack today!