Technical Business Analyst

Job Title: Technical Business Analyst

Location: Peterborough (Hybrid)

We are seeking a highly motivated technical business analyst to work closely with the Data & Analytics and Enterprise project team on the development and implementation of a new ERP solution. The ideal candidate must have significant technical expertise, be capable of working autonomously, and exhibit leadership when required. You will partner with stakeholders across the organisation to deeply understand business needs, products, and processes, taking a hands-on approach to elicit requirements.

Your role will involve supporting ‘as-is’ and ‘to-be’ processes, providing support in the development of bespoke software, integration solutions, and web services that ensure the efficient implementation of the new ERP system.

You will also facilitate seamless data integration across various platforms, especially within Azure environments, aligning technical solutions with business objectives.

What you'll be doing:

• Partner with stakeholders to gather technical and data-related business requirements, aligning business goals with technical solutions.
• Facilitate workshops to document data flow mappings, ensuring clarity on data movement.
• Translate business needs into technical specifications, providing source-to-target mappings for developers.
• Lead data mapping to ensure seamless integration between internal and external systems, focusing on source-to-target mappings and transformation logic.
• Collaborate on API specifications and data interface contracts for data exchange using Azure technologies.
• Utilize Azure services (Data Factory, Synapse, SQL Database, Data Lake) to recommend scalable and secure data solutions.
• Optimize data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes for performance and security in Azure.
• Work with engineers to design cloud-based solutions that meet business and technical requirements.
• Serve as a liaison between Product Owners, Data Architects, and Engineering Teams to ensure clear communication of data requirements.
• Support prioritization of technical backlogs related to data integration and performance, aligning with project timelines.

What you'll bring:

• Proven history as a Technical Business Analyst, with experience in data mapping, API integration, and data transformation.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Azure technologies, including Azure Data Factory, Azure Service Bus, Logic Apps, and Azure SQL Database.
• Strong grasp of ETL/ELT processes, with practical experience in data integration projects, particularly within Azure cloud environments.
• Skilled in defining source-to-target mappings and overseeing data flow across complex systems.
• Understanding of application architecture principles, including API Microservices, Architecture, and RESTful services.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, capable of conveying technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven experience in Agile delivery teams, collaborating with cross-functional groups to achieve effective project results.
• Experience with data migration and transformation projects in a large enterprise environment.

This is an opportunity to join us on a crucial part of our technical transformation, with lots of scope for personal development in the future. If you're looking for a rewarding, and exciting opportunity then this could be for you.

Hybrid, a mix of office and homeworking. This role will be based at our Peterborough offices on the Lynchwood Business Park. The office has recently been renovated and along with a modern work environment has great public transport links, free onsite parking, free drink facilities, free lunch option each day and a great team culture