Lead Business Analyst – Contract
Location: fully remote (UK-based)
Contract Length: 6 months (with potential extension)
We are seeking an experienced Lead Business Analyst to join a high-profile programme working across complex systems environments. This is a contract opportunity for a seasoned professional who thrives in challenging landscapes and can bring structure, clarity, and leadership to multi-layered projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead BA activities across multiple workstreams in a complex systems environment.
- Collaborate closely with Product Owners, Developers, and Testers to ensure requirements are fully understood and delivered.
- Champion Behaviour-Driven Development (BDD) practices, ensuring user stories and acceptance criteria are clear, testable, and aligned with business outcomes.
- Facilitate workshops, elicit requirements, and translate them into actionable deliverables.
- Act as a bridge between technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring alignment and transparency.
- Mentor junior BAs and contribute to best practice frameworks.
- Proven track record as a Lead BA in large-scale, complex systems environments.
- Significant hands‑on experience with BDD (Cucumber, Gherkin, or similar frameworks).
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently in a remote setting while driving collaboration across distributed teams.
Why Join?
- Work on a high-impact programme with cutting-edge systems integration.
- Fully remote role offering flexibility and autonomy.
- Opportunity to shape BA practices and influence delivery outcomes.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
IT System Custom Software Development
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