Senior Business Analyst (Enterprise Architect) at Thoughtworks in Newcastle

What happens when you have fascinating clients with challenging problems on the one hand and passionate software developers looking to build future-focused solutions on the other? This in-between is where Business Analysts reside, acting as a bridge between the client and team. You will establish the outcomes software must achieve, assess how it will be used, and then generate bold ideas with our developers to create custom applications. You will work with clients across a variety of sectors and ensure the business-critical software solutions we develop deliver real business value every time.

We are specifically seeking individuals who not only excel as Business Analysts but also possess a strong drive and foundational understanding to evolve into Enterprise Architects. This role requires you to think strategically and have the potential to embrace the broader scope of EA. We're looking for individuals with an explicit motivation for the EA path. The ideal Business Analyst can translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights for both technical and non-technical stakeholders and adapt quickly to new domains and technologies.

Job responsibilities

Partner with teammates to understand and articulate a product vision for clients.

You will facilitate workshops that generate customized business solutions.

You will help companies from a variety of industries achieve true, differentiating outcomes.

You will assess the as-is situation and collaborate with clients to create artifacts (personas, epics, stories, etc.) to maximize value.

You will facilitate analysis workshops through agile methodologies with senior client stakeholders to outline a business vision, objective, product roadmap and project release plan.

You will liaise between the client and your team consisting of SMEs, C-suite executives, developers, quality analysts, tech architects, user experience designers, project managers, etc. to manage product backlogs and keep an eye on software delivery.

Collaborate with teammates on the analysis and design of complex business applications using the latest technologies.

You will be involved in the Business Analysis community of practice to share knowledge, mentor and evangelize Agile, Lean, and Continuous Development analysis best practices.

You will work in agile teams that facilitate organizational transformations for medium- and large-scale businesses.

Job qualifications

Technical Skills

You have a track record of delivering impactful software, ideally on a collaborative software delivery team.

You have attention to detail, a practical approach to the day-to-day work of story-writing and delivery and can draw a line directly from an overarching client strategy to your team's outcomes.

You enjoy unearthing the root cause(s) of a client's pain points, validating a business opportunity or problem and partnering to deliver a solution.

You are well versed with Agile, Lean and Continuous Delivery methodologies and love to mentor others.

You understand how businesses operate and have experience modeling business processes using a variety of tools and techniques to facilitate requirement elicitation sessions.

You have a genuine passion for quality software and know how to get from sketch to code.

Experience with modeling tools, frameworks, and methodologies is a plus (ArchiMate, TOGAF, UML, or EA tools like LeanIX or Sparx EA).

Professional Skills

You have a knack for prioritization, obtaining buy-in from stakeholders, and resolving conflicts as they arise.

You're resilient and flexible in ambiguous situations and enjoy solving problems from technical and business perspectives.

An interest in coaching others, sharing your experience and knowledge with teammates.

Demonstrated interest and foundational understanding to evolve into an Enterprise Architect.

Ability to think strategically and embrace the broader scope of enterprise architecture.

A proactive drive to promote architectural improvements and foster the adoption of new approaches.

Office Travel: Hybrid model.

Other things to know

Learning & Development

There is no one-size-fits-all career path at Thoughtworks: however you want to develop your career is entirely up to you. But we also balance autonomy with the strength of our cultivation culture. This means your career is supported by interactive tools, numerous development programs and teammates who want to help you grow. We see value in helping each other be our best and that extends to empowering our employees in their career journeys.

About Thoughtworks

Thoughtworks is a dynamic and inclusive community of bright and supportive colleagues who are revolutionizing tech. As a leading technology consultancy, we’re pushing boundaries through our purposeful and impactful work. For 30+ years, we’ve delivered extraordinary impact together with our clients by helping them solve complex business problems with technology as the differentiator. Bring your brilliant expertise and commitment for continuous learning to Thoughtworks. Together, let’s be extraordinary.

Senior Business Analyst (Enterprise Architect)

Job Description - Senior Business Analyst (Enterprise Architect)