Business Analyst

Our business analysts are the key people for deep knowledge of client business requirements to ensure we are focused on the right things before starting development. Elicit, analyse, validate, specify, verify, and manage the real needs of the client stakeholders across different industries on primarily agile projects.
Refine requirements and support development in delivering software solutions to client requirements., We are looking for someone who can

• Build relationships with clients across multiple industries.


• Act as the conduit between the client and the internal project teams through which requirements flow and being involved at some level throughout the entire software development life cycle.


• Play a key role in delivering bespoke complex technology solutions.


• Capture client requirements.


• Write User Stories or functional specifications.


• Manage workload across projects while working closely with internal design and UX, project management, technical, and test teams.
  
  Experience writing User Stories and Functional Specifications.


• Solid experience in Agile and Waterfall methodology.


• Experience with Stand-Ups and Review Sessions.


• You will be able to work proactively in a cross-functional and multi-disciplined team.


• You will be proactive, organised, and able to work collaboratively.


• Have an open and inquisitive mind towards learning.


• A great team player that has gained the respect of others.


• A clear, confident, and effective communicator who is comfortable speaking with customers.


• Any exposure to Public Sector and GDS standards would be an advantage.
  
  We create and develop software that makes a difference to people's lives. We work on projects that fit with the CDS core values of making a positive difference, and we feel good about our work.


Our hybrid working model is centred around a team delivery approach; meaning our people come first. Supporting each other to balance work and life is core to our success, so if it works for you and for the team we have a winning formula. We measure our successes by what we achieve in our working week, over when the work is done. Plus, with limited client site visits we really have adopted a flexible approach to project delivery which works for everyone., CDS is an agency that enables strategic change in organisations. We help clients create, develop and deliver better services to meet the evolving needs of customers, employees and citizens.

Our experts specialise in technical enablement, operational transformation, experience transformation and business process outsourcing. We improve outcomes by resolving complex insight, digital, data, technology and print challenges.
Consequently, many of the largest, most complex organisations trust CDS to provide solutions that improve health, wealth and safety in the UK. For example:

• Digitally transforming the ability to report crime online for UK police forces.


• Building a new digital platform for the regulator Social Work England.


• Providing behavioural analysis and insight to drive EE's evolving digital and customer service offering and delivering marketing and operational print management services to the Ministry of Defence


Our clients include National Rail Enquiries, the Cabinet Office, Bank of England, Open University and Insight Investments. We also work with global brands, including Coca Cola, McDonald's and Microsoft.
Together with our parent company, Bailie Group, CDS is positioned as a leader in enabling change. We are a multi-award-winning agency recognised by the industries we serve and our peers for our innovations and contributions that truly make a positive difference.


• Attractive base salary


• 25 days holiday + public holidays


• Company pension and life assurance scheme


• Medicash health plan online GP access, support services & discounted gym membership


• Complimentary fruit, coffee, tea, and Friday drinks at the office


• Wellbeing events/services in Leeds office


• Cycle to work scheme


• Season pass loan for rail & bus travel


• A business focused on professional development and personal growth opportunities Smart, engaged co-workers and a culture of inclusion, innovation, and opportunity