Business Analyst

Job Title: Business Analyst Location: London/Hybrid Rate: up to £780 Umbrella Contract Length: Initial contract until end of November Role Overview We are looking for an experienced Business Analyst to support delivery within a technology‑driven Agile environment. This is a hands‑on role suited to a BA who can quickly embed into an existing Scrum team, take high‑level business requirements, and translate them into clear, actionable user stories that drive delivery. You will work closely with Product Owners, Developers, and Testers to ensure requirements are well defined, understood, and delivered to agreed quality standards. Key Responsibilities Rapidly analyse high‑level business requirements and decompose them into detailed user stories and acceptance criteria Operate effectively within an Agile/Scrum framework, actively contributing to ceremonies including refinement, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives Support and help define Definition of Done, ensuring stories are complete, testable, and ready for development Collaborate with QA and delivery teams on testing outcomes, reviewing test results, and supporting the management and resolution of defects Act as a delivery‑focused interface between business stakeholders and technology teams Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date documentation to support ongoing delivery and knowledge transfer Add immediate value with minimal supervision, demonstrating strong ownership and accountability Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience working as a Business Analyst Strong delivery track record in a technology‑led Agile/Scrum environment Demonstrable experience turning high‑level requirements into user stories Experience contributing to or defining Definition of Done Hands‑on involvement in testing phases, including test results analysis and defect triage Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills Ability to onboard quickly and operate autonomously in a fast‑paced environment Desirable Experience Experience working across multiple Scrum teams Familiarity with common Agile delivery tools (e.g. Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps) Background in digital, platform, or software delivery programmes