Systems Analyst

We're looking for a Systems Analyst to bridge the gap between business needs and technical solutions across our core line-of-business applications. You'll translate business requirements into clear, functional specifications, shape system designs, and ensure seamless integrations - both in-house and with trusted third-party partners.

Your new role

• Translate business needs: Integrate business requirements into functional requirements for in-house developed systems.
• Design core systems: Create system designs for line-of-business applications, with a strong appreciation for third-party integrations and data feeds.
• Collaborate cross-functionally: Work closely with analysts, developers, testers, and a variety of end users to ensure technical compatibility and great user experience.
• Map interfaces: Document and map interfaces between Legacy and new systems to support robust transitions.
• Vendor liaison: Act as a point of interface between the Group and current/potential third-party technology suppliers.
• Maximise partnerships: Partner with third-party suppliers to help the Group realise full value from relationships/partnerships.
• Admin & configuration: Provide technical administration and configuration support across a broad range of third-party technology platforms.

What you'll need to succeed

• Proven experience as a Business or Systems Analyst in a technical environment.
• Strong knowledge of the software development life cycle (SDLC) and experience documenting functional/technical specifications.
• Ability to analyse and document business processes, and clearly convey the resulting technical requirements and implications.
• Demonstrable experience writing functional and technical specifications.
• Experience mapping and documenting interfaces between Legacy and new systems, including third-party integrations.
• Confident working with business and technical stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to present proof-of-concept work to stakeholders to aid understanding and support decision-making.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable:

• Experience with integration patterns, APIs, data feeds, and ETL tools.
• Familiarity with requirements management and diagramming tools (eg, JIRA, Confluence, Azure DevOps, Visio).
• Exposure to cloud platforms (eg, Azure/AWS) and modern integration frameworks.

What you'll get in return

• Impactful role shaping critical business systems.
• Collaborative, supportive team culture.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Competitive day rate and comprehensive benefits.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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