Principal Systems Analyst

  • Candidates must be based around Galway area
  • €70k-€75k/Year + 20% Bonus + Pension, Family Health & more
  • Stamp 1G and above

In this role, you will act as a key liaison between business stakeholders and technology teams, translating complex business requirements into scalable technology solutions. You will play a critical role in driving analysis, requirements definition, process improvement, systems integration, and solution delivery across a complex enterprise landscape.

Your Role

  • Partner with business stakeholders, product teams, and technology teams to gather, analyze, and document business and system requirements.
  • Translate business needs into detailed functional specifications, user stories, and acceptance criteria for development teams.
  • Analyze current business processes and workflows, identifying opportunities for optimization and improved efficiency.
  • Facilitate stakeholder workshops, requirements sessions, solution reviews, and demonstrations to ensure alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Collaborate closely with developers, architects, and QA teams to support solution design and delivery.
  • Participate in system integration, testing, and user acceptance activities to ensure solutions meet business requirements.
  • Perform data analysis and validation using SQL and other analytical tools to support decision-making and troubleshoot issues.
  • Create and maintain comprehensive documentation, including requirements, process flows, system specifications, and change records.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives by recommending enhancements to existing systems, processes, and technology solutions.
  • Work across multiple teams and functions to drive successful delivery of technology initiatives within an Agile environment.

Your Experience

  • 7+ years of experience as a Systems Analyst, Technical Business Analyst, or similar role within a technology-driven environment.
  • Proven experience gathering and documenting business and functional requirements for complex systems and applications.
  • Strong understanding of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies, including Agile and Scrum frameworks.
  • Experience writing user stories, acceptance criteria, use cases, and technical documentation.
  • Hands-on experience supporting systems integration, testing, and user acceptance activities.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify root causes and recommend effective solutions.
  • Experience working with SQL, relational databases (such as Oracle), and data analysis tools including Excel.
  • Understanding of APIs, web services, and cloud-based technologies, preferably AWS.
  • Excellent stakeholder management, communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.
  • Ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams in a collaborative environment.
  • Previous experience within financial services is preferred, with exposure to investment management, asset management, wealth management, or portfolio management environments considered highly advantageous.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience preferred.

Please APPLY directly or contact me on [email protected] for more information.

Sara  O'Toole does  Infrastructure & Cloud Recruiter

Infrastructure & Cloud Recruiter

Sara O'Toole

Infrastructure & Cloud – Recruiter

[email protected]
+353 89 433 2865