IT Technical Business Analyst
Posted 2 days 13 hours ago by MCS Group
MCS Group is proud to be supporting a well-established semi-state organisation operating within a large-scale enterprise environment as they seek an experienced ICT Application Analyst/Business Analyst to join their internal ICT team on a permanent basis.
This is a varied applications role suited to someone who enjoys combining business analysis, project delivery, stakeholder engagement, systems implementation, and ongoing application support. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering and enhancing business-critical systems across a diverse application landscape supporting users nationwide.
The environment includes a broad portfolio of enterprise applications, cloud technologies, SaaS platforms, and business systems as the organisation continues its digital transformation journey.
(Hybrid - Monday to Wednesday in office - Carlow)
Key Responsibilities- Work closely with business units to understand requirements and identify opportunities for process improvement through technology
- Gather, analyse, and document business and system requirements
- Design and deliver application solutions that meet business needs
- Manage application implementation projects from planning through to delivery
- Coordinate user acceptance testing and ensure successful solution adoption
- Oversee application enhancements, upgrades, and ongoing support activities
- Manage relationships with third-party vendors and service providers
- Ensure applications are effectively integrated with wider business systems and platforms
- Contribute to annual business planning, risk management, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Maintain documentation, standards, and best practices across application support and project activities
- Minimum 5 years' experience delivering or supporting business systems implementations
- Experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Business Analysis
- Application Development
- Application Testing
- IT Project Management
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Experience managing projects from initiation through implementation and support
- Excellent analytical and problem solving abilities
- Level 8 qualification in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline
- Driving Licence in Ireland
- Business Analysis certification
- PRINCE2 certification
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365
- Experience working with SQL Server and/or Oracle databasesExposure to reporting tools and data analysis
- Experience working in Agile delivery environments
- Vendor management and procurement experience
- Experience supporting enterprise systems such as CRM or Finance platforms
- Experience working within large multi site organisations
- Strong long term career opportunity within a large national organisation
- Public Sector salary scale ranging from €53,000
- Defined Benefit Pension Scheme
- Hybrid working model
- Excellent work life balance
- Ongoing training, education, and career development support
- Comprehensive health and well-being benefits
- Opportunity to contribute to large-scale digital transformation initiatives
- Collaborative and supportive working environment
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any adjustments.