Data Business Analyst

Please note the content of this advert does not represent a live vacancy.

About The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to register your interest in Data Business Analyst roles within our growing data and analytics practice. We're looking for skilled professionals who can bridge the gap between business needs and data solutions, helping organisations unlock the value of their data through clear requirements, quality analysis and effective stakeholder engagement.

Roles of this type sit within collaborative delivery teams where you would work closely with business stakeholders, data engineers and analytics professionals to understand requirements, assess data quality and align data pipelines with business objectives. You could be involved in shaping how data flows through organisations and supporting decisions that drive real impact.

Typical Role Overview

• Location: Manchester, Leeds, London, or nationwide (UK based)
• Type: Contract
• Full-time
• Day Rate: £250–280 per day (or £380–450 per day dependent on experience and seniority)
• Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
• Domain: Data and Analytics
• Business Analysis

What You Would Do

• Gathering and documenting data requirements from business stakeholders
• Analysing data quality issues and identifying improvements to data pipelines
• Aligning data solutions with business objectives and technical capabilities
• Engaging with stakeholders across the organisation to understand needs and communicate findings
• Contributing to requirements documentation and creating clear specifications for data initiatives
• Supporting the design and validation of data flows and processes
• Collaborating with data engineers, analysts and technical teams to deliver solutions

What You Could Bring

• Experience in data requirements gathering and business analysis
• Familiarity with data pipelines, data quality assessment and pipeline alignment
• Understanding of stakeholder engagement within data and analytics projects
• Proficiency in tools such as Excel, Power BI, SQL and data modelling techniques
• Knowledge of BPMN, UML or similar process documentation methods
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics or related discipline
• Strong communication skills and ability to translate between technical and business language

Nice-to-have

• Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS or GCP
• Familiarity with API design, microservices or distributed systems concepts
• Knowledge of SAP S/4HANA, SAP ECC or SAP RISE environments
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes or infrastructure‑as‑code tools such as Terraform
• Programming experience in Python, Java, .NET or similar languages

What Roles Of This Type Could Offer

• The opportunity to develop expertise in data analysis and business requirements within fast‑moving organisations
• Exposure to diverse industries and technical environments, from financial services to engineering
• Potential progression toward senior‑level analysis or specialist data roles
• Flexible contract‑based engagement, allowing you to build experience across multiple organisations
• Access to professional development and exposure to emerging data technologies and methodologies
• The chance to make a tangible difference in how organisations understand and use their data

About SThree

SThree is the global STEM workforce consultancy. We advise businesses, build expert teams and deliver project solutions to outpace tomorrow, together. Across the UK, we connect talented specialists with cutting‑edge opportunities across technology, engineering, life sciences and financial services supported by our offices in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow and Leeds.

How To Register Interest

If you are interested in being added to our database to be considered for future opportunities, registering is quick and easy. No cover letter required. We will be in touch when we are instructed on these roles to discuss the next step in your career.

Disclaimer: Please note that the content of this advert does not represent a live vacancy or any guarantee of future vacancies, and by responding to this advert you agree to us adding your details to our database for future opportunities.

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