Senior Business Analyst
Job Description
Job title: Senior Business Analyst
Company: Sky Group
Job description: We believe in better. And we make it happen.
Better content. Better products. And better careers.
Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate.
We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love.
And we do it all right here at Sky.
What you’ll do
Lead analysis activity by using data to identify and validate business assumptions and requirements
Document requirements in the form of Agile User Stories and Acceptance Criteria and where appropriate, use more formal analysis techniques such as Use Case Diagrams and Business Process Modelling
Work with Product Owners and development squads to build and maintain a well-refined backlog, including supporting the impact assessment of incoming deliverables
Interact with developers and testers daily to ensure business objectives and user needs are accurately understood and implemented
Contribute to, and help to foster, disciplined Agile working practices, assisting the Scrum Master in daily tasks and participating in or leading ceremonies
Use Agile boards to maintain a constant flow of work in play at any time and collaborate with other delivery teams within Sky to ensure key dependencies are identified, documented and managed
Maintain documentation and contribute to knowledge sharing across the department and strive to improve the quality of our products, and ways of working
Support more Junior Business Analysts through mentoring and coaching
What you’ll bring
Comfortable dealing with ambiguity and experience of completing high level impact assessments
Strong problem solving and analytical skills combined with excellent attention to detail
Extensive Business Analysis experience, ideally in an agile environment
Practical experience of using agile analysis techniques, working closely with developers and testers, and using Agile tools
Excellent written and verbal communication skills: able to communicate at both a technical and non-technical level and handle ambiguity with ease
Good collaboration and facilitation skills and an ability to handle non-routine queries and resolve issues from application of previous experience
Aptitude for working successfully in a fast-paced work environment
Experience of managing expectations and staying calm and positive under pressure
Awareness of app and web development technologies, techniques and practices
Team overview
UK&I Technology
Ground-breaking projects. Innovative tech. Top innovation. Join our UK&I Technology team and you’ll work across technology projects that drive our TV, broadband, mobile and Sky Connect services. You’ll be at the heart of delivering the technology roadmaps that support our UK and Ireland businesses, with a focus on customer innovations for Sky Glass. That’s not all. You’ll also design, develop and deliver digital services for millions of customers across the UK.
The rewards
There’s one thing people can’t stop talking about when it comes to #LifeAtSky: the perks. Here’s a taster:
Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place
The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate
A generous pension package
Private healthcare
Discounted mobile and broadband
A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences
Inclusion & how you’ll work
We are a Disability Confident Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can.
We’ve embraced hybrid working and split our time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home. You’ll find out more about what hybrid working looks like for your role later on in the recruitment process.
Your office space
Leeds
Our spacious tech hub is less than a mile from Leeds train station. There’s plenty of parking in the surrounding streets and at the nearby CitiPark.
Need a break? You can blow off steam over a game of pool or table tennis, and stay fit at our subsidised gym.
We’d love to hear from you
Inventive, forward-thinking minds come together to work in Tech, Product and Data at Sky. It’s a place where you can explore what if, how far, and what next.
But better doesn’t stop at what we do, it’s how we do it, too. We embrace each other’s differences. We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet.
If you believe in better, we’ll back you all the way.
Just so you know: if your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
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