Technical Business Analyst - Outside IR35 Contract

Company Description Version 1 has celebrated 30 years in business and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver technology and transformation solutions that drive customer success. Our deep expertise enables our customers to navigate the rapidly evolving technology landscape. We foster strong partnerships with global technology leaders including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, Out Systems, Snowflake, ensuring that our customers are provided with the highest quality solutions and services. 

 We’re an award-winning employer reflecting how our employees are at the very heart of  what we do:  UK & Ireland's premier AWS, Microsoft & Oracle partner  3300+ strong, 350/300m revenue business  10+ years as a Great Place to Work in Ireland & UK  Best Workplace for Women in the UK & Ireland by GPTW  Best Workplace for Wellbeing in the UK by GPTW  We’re a core values [link to values] driven company, we hire people who share our values, and we reward those who display and foster them, it’s deeply embedded within our DNA.

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Job Description The Senior Technical Business Analyst is responsible for bridging business needs with technical solutions by analysing systems, defining requirements, and driving process and system improvements. This role requires strong technical understanding to support solution design, system integrations, and collaboration with development teams to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions.

Key Responsibilities Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather, analyse, and prioritise requirements, translating them into detailed functional and technical specifications

Identify opportunities for process improvement, system optimisation, and automation

Perform root cause analysis and lead workshops to define business and system requirements

Produce high-quality documentation, including:

Functional Specifications Technical Requirements Process Flows / Data Mapping Documents Work closely with engineering and architecture teams to define solution design and ensure feasibility

Support system integration efforts, including APIs, data flows, and third-party systems

Ensure alignment between business expectations and technical delivery throughout the project lifecycle

Validate solutions, ensuring they are fit for purpose and technically sound

Support UAT planning and execution, ensuring requirements are fully met before release

Assist in release planning and cutover activities, minimizing business disruption

Drive delivery within tight timelines, ensuring effective cross-team collaboration

Communicate effectively with stakeholders across business and IT at all levels

This role requires eligibility for Security Check (SC) clearance.
To be eligible, you must have the right to work in the UK and will have resided in the UK for at least 5 years.

Qualifications Experience & Skills Required Experience as a Senior Business Analyst, with significant exposure to technical environments, working to the  Service Standard or within the public sector

Strong experience in writing detailed functional and technical specifications

Proven experience working on system implementations, integrations, or digital transformation initiatives

Hands-on experience or strong understanding of:

SQL / Data AnalysisAPIs and system integrations

Data modelling / data mapping

Solid understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC)
Experience working in Agile, multidisciplinary team including User Centred Design colleagues. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Ability to translate complex technical concepts into business-friendly language

Experience in change management and process transformation

Additional Information At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their wellbeing, professional growth, and financial stability.

Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme, where employees collectively benefit from a share of our company's profits

Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career…