.Net Analyst (Cork)

The role of the Business Analyst is to support the Business and Change Management Team in defining business requirements for changes to existing systems and the design of new applications. They are required to analyse and document these requirements for the Business, the Development team, the Testing team, and other stakeholders within the company. The Business Analyst will be responsible for delivering changes / projects in an agreed time frame, and according to the existing Processes and Procedures.

• Design solutions that best support the company Digital requirements.
• Act as a functional expert / liaison between the business teams, stakeholders and development teams.
• Support projects from inception through the various stages of the development lifecycle into Production and Implementation.
• Work on a number of projects at the same time, depending on project size and complexity
• Define and agree the scope of each project.
• Write Functional Specifications for each project.
• Monitor, and report on the progress of projects.
• Assist in the production of business cases.
• Assist in production of estimates.
• Identify project assumptions, constraints and risks.
• Record, track, and resolve project issues.
• Work with a team to ensure quality assurance.
• Assist in the implementation of a testing strategy for related projects.
• Adhere to IT Project Methodology & Standards.
• Support the business in the review and development of new initiatives and opportunities.

Competencies for the Role

Drive for Results

Problem Solving & Decision Making

Teamwork & Cross Functional Collaboration

Planning and Organising

Communication & Influencing

Technical Competences for your Role

• Analysis experience of end user systems
• Company Systems, development environments and customer delivery systems.
• Understanding of Web Services
• IT development processes, procedures and standards.
• Software Development lifecycle in particular how it relates to Mainframe and Client Server systems
• Change Management
• Project Delivery

Technical Knowledge

• Significant experience in Analysis or Development experience of Client Server Systems.
• Experience in Analysis of systems using ASP.NET / SQL2008 / Web Services.
• An understanding of security compliance (ISO).
• Working with Agile and Waterfall methodologies
• Good PC skills with a knowledge of MS Office products

Further Knowledge and Skills

• Commercial / Market Acumen – knowledge of IT trends and innovations that are occurring in the market place.
• Customer Focus and Relationship Management – understanding the importance of delivering customer focused solutions.
• Demonstrate flexibility in delivering on business priorities.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills
• A formal business analysis qualification (e.g. PRINCE, ISEB Business analysis) whilst not mandatory, would be a distinct advantage or a 3rd level qualification in an appropriate discipline or appropriate experience level.
• They will have experience in Business / Systems analysis, and formal project management skills.