[What the role is]
WSG Data PlatformWe are seeking an experienced Business Analyst with strong technical capabilities to join our data platform team, serving as a bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams while facilitating agile delivery practices.
[What you will be working on]
1. Business Analysis and Requirements Management
Gather and analyse business requirements for data platform initiatives
Translate business needs into detailed functional specifications and user stories
Create and maintain requirement documentation, including process flows and user journeys
Conduct gap analysis between current and desired states
Develop acceptance criteria for features and capabilities
Perform impact analysis for proposed changes and enhancements
2. Technical Analysis and Data Platform Support
Work closely with Data Engineers and Solution Architects on technical solutions
Design and review data models (conceptual, logical, physical)
Create and maintain data marts and analytical views using Denodo and RDS to enable business intelligence capabilities
Create data visualisations and reports using Tableau/Power BI
Write and optimize VQL/SQL queries for data analysis
Support data virtualisation implementation using Denodo
Review API specifications and integration patterns
Assist in implementing data governance and quality frameworks
Support CI/CD implementation and testing strategies
3. Stakeholder Management
Build and maintain strong relationships with business stakeholders
Facilitate workshops and requirements gathering sessions
Present complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences
Manage stakeholder expectations and communicate project progress
Coordinate cross-functional team activities
4. Project Management and Agile Delivery
Serve as Scrum Master for the data platform team
Facilitate sprint ceremonies (planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, retrospectives)
Maintain and groom the product backlog with the Product Owner
Manage user stories and track sprint progress using Jira
Maintain technical and project documentation in Confluence
Prepare and run Project Steering Committee meetings
Track project milestones, deliverables, and risks
Create project status reports and manage stakeholder communication
[What we are looking for]
Qualifications and Experience:
Qualification in Business, IT, or related field
3-5 years of experience as a Business Analyst in data platform projects
Strong technical background with hands-on experience in:
Data virtualisation tools (preferably Denodo) and VQL
BI tools (Tableau, Power BI)
SQL and data modelling
Data governance and master data management
CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent agile certification
Experience with Jira, Confluence, and other collaboration tools
Experience in requirement gathering and documentation
Proficiency in project management and agile methodologies
Strong facilitation and presentation skills
Understanding of RESTful API concepts and integration patterns
Understanding of cloud platforms (preferably AWS) and AWS Sagemaker would be advantageous
All applicants will be notified on whether they are shortlisted or not within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting.
