Business Analyst Job Lisburn area,Northern Ireland UK,IT/Tech

At Lowe Conex, we’re all about empowering sustainable business.

Using Conex OS, our centralised data platform, we make it simple for retailers to observe, analyse and control any building and property asset at scale from one platform.

A multi-award winning cloud-based solution, Lowe Conex works with brands such as Aldi, Stonegate Group, Co-op franchises and Poundland (but to name a few), implementing innovative energy management techniques and cutting-edge automation software applications to drive significant cost savings industry-wide.

Our technology helps keep assets working round the clock, reducing environmental impact, ensuring compliance and maximising profitability for high street brands worldwide.

If you’re passionate about the future of sustainability software, building automation, retail and AI, we may just have the perfect opportunity for you.

The Job

As a Business Analyst, you are a key contributor to our continued growth and success. You are a senior participant and leader within the agile scrum development team. You collaborate with a range of stakeholders including customers and technology teams to understand the customer's technical and business environment. You balance technical challenges against requirements which bring real value to our customers.

Key responsibilities include:

Lead discovery, storyboarding, prototyping, and business analysis activities within a high-performing technology team
Partner with senior stakeholders to ensure agile best practices
Gather project analysis metrics and data on; user stories, interface specifications, data mapping specifications, UI specifications, report specifications
Review QA test strategy and test plans
Partner with development and QA on solution assessment and validation Accurately represent the needs of internal and external customers
Travel to UK and other global offices as required.

As a people-orientated organisation, candidates must demonstrate a strong match for our vibrant entrepreneurial culture and our core values;
Listen, Empower, Innovate and Accomplish. The successful candidate must be a self-starter with an ability to prioritise and work autonomously in a fast-paced environment.

Candidates should also possess the following skills and experience:

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in in a relevant field (or alternative experience)
3+ years' experience as a technical business analyst working on enterprise software applications, preferably in SaaS development
Skilled at negotiating consensus among departments/teams that request conflicting or inconsistent software requirements
Strong understanding of Agile methodologies
Understanding of SQL and database management
Thorough knowledge and experience of agile methodologies
Proven analytical abilities and a self-starter attitude
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to translate data into actionable insights
Ability to manage time effectively and work on tasks with competing priority
Familiarity with HTML, XML, SOAP APIs, UX Design.
Experience in connected devices / IoT solutions
Knowledge of relational databases, XML, or programming languages
Experience using Atlassian products (e.g. JIRA, Confluence).

Exceptional candidates who do not meet these criteria may be considered for the role provided they have the necessary skills and experience. Lowe is an equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse workforce. We are incredibly selective in our hiring and shortlisting for this vacancy will be completed on the basis of merit. Candidates should tailor their CVs to reflect our essential criteria.