Business Systems Analyst

Your new company

You'll be joining a well-established organisation delivering large-scale, data-driven transformation programmes within a highly complex and integrated technology environment. Working across multiple systems and platforms, the business operates at scale and partners with key stakeholders to deliver critical services.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative, delivery-focused team where your expertise will directly contribute to high-impact programmes.

Your new role

We are recruiting for an experienced Business Systems Analyst on an initial 6-month contract (outside IR35). The role requires a minimum of 3 days per week on-site in Glasgow.

You will play a key role in bridging business requirements and technical delivery, working on data-intensive projects involving system integrations, data flows, and transformation initiatives.

Key responsibilities include

Leading business and systems analysis across complex, technical projects

Managing changing requirements, late-stage updates, and evolving scope

Working with stakeholders to identify dependencies and drive effective change

Producing high-quality artefacts including

High-Level Design Specifications (HLDs)

Data flows and transformation designs

Sequence diagrams

Source-to-target mappings

Defining both functional and non-functional requirements (e.g. security, release strategy)

Collaborating closely with developers to develop practical, deliverable solutions

Supporting delivery within Agile/SCRUM frameworks

Driving clear stakeholder communication and ensuring delivery progress

What you'll need to succeed

Essential

Minimum 10+ years' experience as a Business Systems Analyst, including strong technical experience

Proven hands-on expertise in data analysis, working with

Oracle, SQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB, Excel

JSON, CSV data formats

Experience designing data flows, transformations, and mappings

Strong experience producing HLDs and technical documentation

Ability to identify non-functional requirements (e.g. security, release strategy)

Strong stakeholder engagement across both business and technical teams

Experience working with Agile (SCRUM) methodologies

Proven ability to work in fast-paced environments with shifting priorities

Experience collaborating with developers, product owners, and testers

Hands-on approach with the ability to evolve workable solutions alongside engineering teams

Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills

Demonstrated persistence in tracking and driving tasks to completion

Significant client-facing experience

Ability to work on-site in Glasgow 3 days per week (essential)

Desirable

Knowledge of

APIs, system integrations, MuleSoft

SQL / PL-SQL

Experience with tools such as

JIRA, Confluence, Visio, Draw.io

Experience working on

Cloud migration, web services, and large-scale data platforms

Experience within complex, multi-system, or government-linked environments

What you need to do now

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