Datafin

Technical Business Analyst (UX exp) (Remote)

IT – Analyst, Data Management
Cape Town – Western Cape

ENVIRONMENT:
AN innovative eCommerce Platform seeks the expertise of a highly analytical & solutions-driven Technical Business Analyst who will drive business case development for strategic technical projects. You must have 5-6 years’ working experience in a similar role including working with web UX, eCommerce or similar industries, be able to query data sources, experience with consumer-facing organisations, iterative software delivery methodologies – Agile, Scrum, etc., and solid proficiency with HTML, XHTML, CSS and a good understanding of Web Accessibility and UX.
 
DUTIES:
  • Work closely with the Development teams, Product Owner/Manager and other stakeholders to conceive and execute on product initiatives.
  • Propose solutions that you can back up and explain to teams.
  • Take the lead on allocated stories and drive stakeholders to consensus.
  • Help to create and execute our plan for all products.
  • Work collaboratively with business stakeholders to define priorities, build consensus, and coordinate product roadmaps and schedules across multi-disciplined teams.
  • Drive business case development for strategic technical projects.
  • Facilitate communication throughout the product development process across a variety of teams.
  • Assist with UX redesigns and ongoing improvements according to CI.
  • Contribute to documentation (technical and design specifications).
  • Discuss technical solutions with Developers and provide innovative new ideas to solutions.
  • Maintain a high awareness of industry issues and trends, particularly in regard to accessibility, usability, and emerging technologies, and keep team members informed as appropriate, with a view to incorporating these in future projects and staying ahead of the market and position yourself and the company as a digital specialist.
  • Constantly seek to develop yourself by learning new technologies and keeping abreast of markets developments.
 
REQUIREMENTS:
  • 5-6 Years working with web UX, eCommerce or similar.
  • Systems/Business Analysis experience.
  • Ability to query data sources.
  • Experience with consumer-facing organisations.
  • Experience in iterative software delivery methodologies – Agile, SCRUM, etc.
  • Some knowledge and experience with HTML, XHTML, CSS programming.
  • Some knowledge and experience with various database technologies.
  • Good understanding of Web Accessibility and UX.
 
Some tools that we like –
    • Figma/Sketch
    • Loom
    • Jira/Trello
    • Google Docs/Sheets
    • Draw.io
 
ATTRIBUTES:
  • Self-motivated and responsible.
  • Can put yourself in a user’s shoes.
  • Show a high level of understanding.
  • A team player.
  • Have a positive and proactive approach.
  • Has good communications skills.
  • Attention to detail and the ability to consistently meet deadlines.