Lead Business Analyst Do you want to help shape innovative, user-focused products that drive real business value? Want to work in a flexible, collaborative environment where your voice is heard and your ideas matter? How about joining a company that prioritises culture, work-life balance, and meaningful work over red tape? The Role This is a high-impact role for an experienced Senior Business Analyst to join a fast-growing software consultancy that's making waves across the UK and beyond. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams and clients, shaping product strategies, driving discovery sessions, and transforming complex business needs into powerful digital solutions. You'll have a real voice - not just in how things are done internally, but in how clients build and deliver their products. What's In It For You? Competitive salary annual bonus Hybrid working (Belfast HQ - 1- 3 days per week) Flexible working hours 35 days holiday Private pension (8% employer, 5% employee) Private healthcare life assurance Cycle to Work scheme Autonomy, variety, and the chance to work with great people on exciting projects What You'll Be Doing Acting as a trusted consultant and product partner to clients Leading workshops and stakeholder interviews to shape business and product needs Creating product roadmaps and writing user stories with clear acceptance criteria Supporting product discovery and validating ideas with research and prototyping Influencing product direction based on market trends, user needs and business goals Driving continuous improvement in the BA practice and wider product team Supporting pre-sales activity and proposal writing About You You're the right match if you: Have 8 years' experience as a Business Analyst, ideally in a software consultancy Are comfortable engaging with clients and navigating complex stakeholder environments Love digging into real-world problems and translating them into elegant, scalable solutions Have strong skills in requirements gathering, user story writing and roadmap development Understand agile product delivery and have worked with cross-functional teams Bring empathy, curiosity and clarity to every conversation Are passionate about shaping product strategies and customer-centric design Bonus Points If You Have: Experience with UX principles, user research, or discovery frameworks Familiarity with tools like empathy mapping, journey mapping, or design thinking A background in consultancy or client-facing roles Awareness of emerging technologies and practices This role is based in Belfast with hybrid working (1-3 days per week in office). Applicants must have the right to work in the UK - we are unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time. Sound like a fit? We'd love to chat. Drop your CV or get in touch for a confidential discussion. Colin has over six years' experience supporting NI tech professionals into high-impact roles. Whether you're looking now or just exploring, I'm happy to help. Skills: Business Analyst Agile UX Lead Consultancy