Technical Business Analyst

Technical Business Analyst – AWS Migration Programme Location: London or Edinburgh Contract: 6 months (with likelihood of extension) Working Pattern: Hybrid (1–2 days per week in office) Day Rate: Competitive Overview We are seeking an experienced Technical Business Analyst to support a large-scale cloud transformation programme. This role will focus on bridging the gap between business and technical teams during the migration of a suite of microservices-based applications from an on-premise cloud environment to AWS public cloud, alongside deployments into OpenShift where required. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical understanding of cloud architecture and migration strategies, combined with excellent analytical and documentation skills. Key Responsibilities • Elicit, analyse, and document business and technical requirements for large-scale cloud migration initiatives. • Support the migration of applications from on-premise environments to AWS, ensuring alignment with business goals. • Translate requirements into high-level (HLD) and low-level design (LLD) documentation, working closely with architects and engineering teams. • Act as a liaison between business stakeholders, architects, and delivery teams to ensure clear communication and alignment. • Work across teams to understand and document microservices-based architectures and their migration paths. • Provide insight into AWS environments, including EKS, ECS, and OpenShift, to support requirement definition and solution alignment. • Assist in AWS landing zone planning and governance considerations. • Support cost modelling and commercial analysis, including understanding AWS pricing structures and optimisation opportunities. • Contribute to workshops, stakeholder meetings, and programme governance activities. Key Skills & Experience • Proven experience as a Technical Business Analyst within large-scale transformation or migration programmes. • Strong understanding of application migration to AWS from on-premise environments. • Experience working with microservices-based applications. • Good working knowledge of: • AWS services • EKS and/or ECS • OpenShift environments • Experience producing or supporting HLD and LLD documentation. • Familiarity with AWS cost modelling and financial considerations (desirable). • Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex technical concepts into business-friendly language. • Experience working within Agile or structured delivery frameworks. Desirable Skills • Knowledge of AWS Kiro (or similar AWS tools/capabilities). • Exposure to cloud governance, DevOps practices, and infrastructure concepts. • Relevant certifications in business analysis or cloud technologies. Personal Attributes • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. • Strong attention to detail with a structured approach to analysis and documentation. • Ability to balance technical understanding with business needs. • Proactive, collaborative, and delivery-focused.