Data Analyst Tester - FTC 6 months

Excel Analyst / Tester- contract FT 6 months

A contract Excel Analyst is required to assist us in the migration of data from a third party into Keoghs. They will produce key analysis needed to build appropriate solutions and will be able to work with Clients, Client Account Managers (CAMs) and Senior Managers.

They will work side-by-side with developers and members of the business to capture requirements and help map the data across into the relevant systems. This will involve; but is not limited to, creating and managing a suite of specifications.

Key Accountabilities

• Hold requirements meetings with appropriate representatives to elicit requirements.
• Create any necessary requirements documentation in order to support the development of the required solution using most appropriate tools.
• Liaise with appropriate representatives and support teams to ensure that the solutions provided are fit for purpose at point of delivery and throughout the solutions life.
• Act as a Change Lead and be the point of contact, effectively and efficiently distributing any communications.
• Investigate third line support issues and liaise with the relevant area for resolution.
• Build strong working relationships with stakeholders.
• Coach and mentor new employees in familiarising themselves with analysis procedures, processes and systems.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Product Owner with accountability and responsibility defined prior to the commencement of these duties.
• Support testing throughout change lifecycle. Includes acceptance and system testing.
• A flexible approach is required and out of hours working is expected to support business as usual activities or project deadlines.

Working Hours

40 hours per week Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch. Primary location for this role is working from home

Essential Skills and Attributes:

• Must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience
• They must also have a strong understanding of data and the way data is used within an organisation
• Must have experience in data migration projects

Required Soft Skills:

You must:

• Be self-motivated with a strong work ethic that can work with limited supervision.
• Have the ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment, ability to think 'on their feet’ and learn quickly.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, calm under pressure & sound judgement in complex situations.
• Be co-operative, collaborative, and work toward common goal with others.
• Be open and inclusive approach, willing and able to interact internally and externally and at all levels within the company.
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex ideas in a clear and concise manner.
• Have the ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively, working on multiple tasks at the same time.
• Be competent user of IT with good working knowledge of Microsoft packages and confident in embracing new technology.
• Be organised, proactive and confident self-starter.
• Show a highly committed attitude.
• Be methodical and accurate, showing great attention to detail.
• Demonstrate teamwork - Contributes actively to an environment in which colleagues work cooperatively with each other.
• Demonstrate Agile - Experience of Agile Scrum methodology.

You must also:

• Have good analytical skills, be methodical and accurate and show great attention to detail.
• Have the ability to build relationships at all stakeholder levels including business and IT staff, vendors and third party service providers.
• Be a good problem solver with proven ability to diagnose and resolve issues.
• Have exceptional prioritisation and problem solving skills.

Values

Elevating innovation together: A diverse, friendly, and highly skilled workforce building bespoke products with leading technologies, in a collaborative, flexible, and trusting culture

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