Job Description:

Junior Business Analyst

Location: Dún Laoghaire, Dublin (Hybrid – 2 days onsite, 3 days remote)
Contract Duration: 12 months
Work Arrangement: Hybrid (2 days onsite, 3 days remote)
Start Date: 19 January 2026


About the Role

A Junior Business Analyst is required on a 12-month contract basis. The successful candidate will have between 1 and 3 years of relevant professional experience and a strong theoretical foundation in their chosen field, complemented by practical application. This position offers the opportunity to work on a variety of consultancy projects across both the public and private sectors, supporting business and ICT change initiatives.
 

Key Responsibilities

  • Business Process Documentation: Develop clear and detailed process flow diagrams to visualise business processes, workflows, and system interactions.

  • Testing and Quality Assurance:

  • Develop and maintain comprehensive test plans outlining scope, objectives, strategies, resources, and schedules.

  • Define test scenarios, prepare test cases and data sets, coordinate execution across system, integration, and user acceptance testing (UAT), and document outcomes.

  • Ensure traceability between business requirements and test cases and prepare Power BI summaries to support go/no-go decisions.

  • Pilot and Sign-off Coordination: Coordinate pilot testing to validate system performance, document stakeholder feedback, and manage formal sign-off processes confirming readiness for implementation.

  • Training and Change Management: Create user manuals, quick reference guides, and deliver engaging training sessions to ensure end users are confident in using new systems.

  • Collaboration: Work closely with ICT teams and business partners to design and implement change management strategies that promote the smooth adoption of new systems and processes.


    Mandatory Requirements

    • Experience: 1–3 years of progressive professional experience in a related field.

    • Education: Degree-level qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science, Project Management, Business Analysis, or a related discipline.

    • English Proficiency: Fluency in English is required. Non-native speakers must hold a C2-level certification (or equivalent) under the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).


    Key Experience and Competencies

    Experience:

    • End-to-end involvement in the system testing lifecycle, including planning, design, execution, defect management, and post-implementation review.

    • Analysis and documentation of existing and planned business processes, workflows, and requirements.

    • Development and maintenance of test plans, test cases, and test scripts aligned with business and technical requirements.

    • Execution of business analyst activities throughout the lifecycle of solution development, including process analysis, documentation, testing, and change management.

    Competencies:

    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

    • Ability to engage and build strong relationships with diverse stakeholders.

    • Effective time management and prioritisation skills to meet project deadlines.

    Technical Skillsets:

    • Skilled in creating process maps, workflow diagrams, and business models.

    • Familiarity with IT systems and software development methodologies.

    • Proficiency in creating clear and comprehensive documentation.

    • Understanding of cybersecurity and data governance practices.

    • Knowledge of change management principles and user adoption strategies.

    • Ability to present findings and recommendations to stakeholders and deliver user training sessions both virtually and in person.

  • If you are a qualified candidate interested in this opportunity, please apply.

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