Senior Business Analyst

XPT Software Australia Pty Ltd Contract

Senior Business Analyst

Sydney, Australia Posted on 05/14/2026

Job Description Role Overview

The Techno-Functional Senior Business Analyst acts as a bridge between business stakeholders and technology teams, ensuring that solutions meet business objectives while aligning with technical feasibility. This role requires a strong blend of business acumen and technical expertise to deliver high-quality solutions for complex projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Requirements Gathering & Analysis
• Engage with stakeholders to elicit, document, and validate business requirements.
• Translate business needs into functional and technical specifications.
• Solution Design & Delivery
• Collaborate with architects and developers to design scalable solutions.
• Support system configuration, integration, and testing activities.
• Facilitate User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and ensure defect resolution.
• Stakeholder Management
• Act as a liaison between business units and technical teams.
• Communicate project updates, risks, and dependencies effectively.
• Process Improvement & Automation
• Identify opportunities for process optimisation and automation.
• Recommend best practices and innovative solutions to enhance efficiency.
• Project Governance
• Ensure compliance with organisational standards and regulatory requirements.

Manage timelines, risks, and deliverables across multiple workstreams.

Requirements

• Technical Skills
• Proficiency in SQL, data analysis, and system integration.
• Familiarity with APIs.
• Knowledge of Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Proficiency in using Jira and Confluence.
• Business Skills
• Strong understanding of business processes and impact analysis.
• Ability to create business cases and functional documentation.
• Soft Skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 8+ years of experience in business analysis with a techno-functional focus.
• Certifications such as CBAP, PMI-PBA, or SAFe are highly desirable.

Preferred Experience

• Exposure to cloud transformation projects and data governance.
• Experience in financial services, regulatory reporting, or similar domains.

Hands-on involvement in automation and digital transformation initiatives.