via indeed · 12 June 2026 ·1 day ago

Software Business Analyst

Principal Ltd
Horsham Full-time Remote
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Location: Horsham (Hybrid)

Reports to: Finance Director

About the Role

We’re looking for a pragmatic Software Business Analyst to support multiple software and systems projects across a growing SME. You’ll sit between business operations and technical delivery turning real business needs into clear, workable solutions without over‑engineering.

Key Responsibilities

  • Gather, document, and validate business requirements

  • Translate needs into user stories, functional specs, and acceptance criteria

  • Facilitate workshops with internal SMEs and manage expectations across teams

  • Identify process improvements and automation opportunities

  • Support backlog creation, prioritisation, and UAT

  • Advise on system architecture, integrations, and data flows

  • Work with external dev teams to ensure delivery aligns with requirements

  • Produce clear documentation: process flows, diagrams, decision logs
Technical Skills
  • Strong understanding of software delivery (Agile or hybrid)

  • Office 365 user administration

  • Azure Entra / Active Directory familiarity

  • SQL Server basics (queries, data management)

  • Understanding of APIs, integrations, and cloud platforms (Azure/AWS/GCP)
What You Bring
  • Experience as a Business Analyst, Systems Analyst, or Solutions Analyst

  • Ability to work across multiple projects in a fast‑moving SME

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management

  • Comfortable advising non‑technical SMEs and simplifying complexity

  • Pragmatic, organised, and confident challenging assumptions constructively
Nice to Have
  • SME or scale‑up experience

  • Knowledge of information security and data protection

  • Experience with Jira or Azure DevOps

  • Understanding of AI capabilities and how they translate into business features
What We Offer
  • High autonomy and influence

  • Opportunity to shape systems and processes

  • Exposure to a wide range of technologies

  • Supportive, collaborative environment
Pay: From £30,000\.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Horsham RH12 4AL

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