Here at Iceland we’re different. We care. We’re not a dull stuffy corporate. We’re one big team. A diverse group of people who get stuck in and work together. If this is how you like to work then please read on…
As a business, we are continually looking to improve how we do things, this includes technology enhancements to improve and simplify business processes through delivering high quality IT applications written by our .Net development team. As with all technology enhancements it is essential that we ensure the business requirements are fully understood and documented, so we are looking for Business Analysts to come and join the team!
The Business Analyst will be involved in the projects throughout its life cycle. From requirements gathering to implementation. There will often be times when there are multiple projects being worked on at any one time. You will work closely with the Business Stakeholders, IT Developers, Testers, Integrations, and Infrastructure teams to deliver the projects.
Key Accountabilities:
- Attending project kick off workshops, sprint planning, sprint reviews and retros
- Working with business stakeholders, developers and the Testers to understand business / project requirements – this could involve facilitating workshops, 1-2-1 interviews etc.
- Documenting the requirements following the agile methodology (Epics, Features, Stories etc.) – providing process flows where appropriate
- Preparing project backlogs
- Provide updates during the stand ups and either in project team meetings, or steering groups
- Where appropriate support business stakeholders with product demos (outside of the sprint review) and UAT
- Where necessary offer support during transitional “go live” stage of projects
- Support the team regarding financial responsibility for designated projects, validating business benefits and project justification as well as managing the budgets
Skills required:
- Excellent interpersonal communication & influencing skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Understanding of workflows and process flow diagrams
- A natural curiosity and desire to succeed and drive for results
- Flexible & adaptable in the face of changing priorities or circumstances
- Ability to multi-task and test on a varying number of platforms
- Knowledge and/or expertise in agile methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban
- Knowledge and/or expertise in using MS DevOps (Backlog, User Stories, Kanban Board)
Make a difference to your career, we expect a lot but you’ll get a lot back in return. We will help you grow and develop your career and give you the freedom to show that you really care.
Alongside this we can offer you:
- A very competitive salary with an excellent benefits package
- 25 days holiday, plus 8 days bank holiday
- Flexible working
- 15% store discount, 30% club individual restaurant discount
- Free parking
- Double discount weeks
- Highly subsidised restaurant onsite with our own Michelin Star Chef!
- Subsidised Costa onsite
- Discounted gym membership
- Charity fundraising events
- Educational sponsorship
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
- Long service awards
- Reward & recognition
- Online discounts at over 150 retailers and cashback on shopping, holidays, insurance and more!
Be Proud. Be brave. Be everything that makes us different. Be Iceland.