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A banking institution is seeking an experienced Digital Business Analyst to support essential retail banking products like ISAs and Current Accounts. You will be responsible for gathering and documenting requirements, translating them into user stories, and facilitating stakeholder engagement. The role requires strong communication skills and hands-on experience in digital banking. This initial 3-month engagement offers a flexible working arrangement of 3 days onsite in London and 2 remote, paying up to £500 per day.

Data Software Engineer - Azure Databricks Location: London, UK Duration: 6 months, with extensions expected Description We're looking for a Data Software Engineer - Azure Databricks to join our client team in London, UK in a hybrid working mode. In this role, you will design and implement data engineering solutions leveraging Azure Databricks and related Azure services to build large-scale, high-performance data pipelines. You will collaborate across teams to meet project requirements, deliver robust solutions and optimize data processing for massive datasets, ensuring project success in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Responsibilities Develop and implement scalable data engineering solutions using Azure Databricks Design and optimize data pipelines for multi-million record datasets Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver high-quality solutions Monitor and enhance performance of data workflows across Azure services Participate in stakeholder discussions and communicate project status effectively Identify and resolve technical issues, escalating as appropriate for timely resolution Requirements 6-8 years of experience in Data Engineering, with mastery of Azure Databricks Proven experience in designing and implementing complex data pipelines using Azure Data Factory and Databricks Knowledge of Scala for development is highly desirable Strong performance optimization experience for large-scale data environments Solid understanding of Azure cloud services and data processing frameworks Nice to Have Experience in Agile delivery frameworks and practices Databricks certification Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines for data engineering projects

I am currently looking for an experienced Digital Business Analyst to support the delivery of key retail banking products, specifically ISAs, Current Accounts, and Savings. This role will suit someone who thrives in a smaller banking environment, where flexibility, ownership, and close collaboration with cross-functional teams are essential. Key Responsibilities Gather, analyse, and document business and technical requirements for digital banking initiatives Work closely with product owners, developers, and stakeholders to deliver enhancements across ISA, Current Account, and Savings products Translate complex business needs into clear user stories and functional specifications Support end-to-end delivery, from discovery through to implementation and post-launch optimisation Facilitate workshops, stakeholder interviews, and requirements sessions Ensure solutions align with regulatory and compliance requirements within retail banking Collaborate with UX/UI teams to improve digital customer journeys and experiences Assist with UAT planning, execution, and defect resolution Required Experience Proven experience as a Business Analyst within digital or retail banking Strong experience delivering ISA, Current Account, and/or Savings products Experience working in small to mid-sized banks or similar environments, with a hands on and adaptable approach Solid understanding of digital channels (web and mobile banking platforms) Familiarity with Agile methodologies and tools such as Jira or Confluence Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Desirable Skills Knowledge of UK retail banking regulations and compliance requirements Experience working on customer journey mapping and digital transformation initiatives Exposure to API integrations and open banking frameworks This is an initial 3 month engagement working 3 days onsite in London, 2 remote paying up to £500/day Outside IR35.