Business Analyst

As an experienced Business Analyst, you'll have proven success within an agile software development environment. Within integrations, our core areas of responsibility are Compliance & Fiscalisation, Payments, Data Import/Export & Reports, ERP, and APIs. Any prior exposure to these areas is a highly beneficial.Integrations development covers the full range of core business in the Cinema industry, and you will become adept at understanding the domain to both a wide and deep level. Uncovering intersections between Cinema, 3rd party, Moviegoer, and Vista requirements you'll be involved in scoping, gap analysis, and functional design, closely collaborating with the development team to shepherd each project through to deployment in a live cinema near you.About the roleSoftware Design and AnalysisGather requirements from project stakeholders including internal Vista staff and external customersAnalyse customer and business requirements and translate those into a software design that fits within the existing Vista frameworkProposal and Specification writingGenerate business requirements documents for review and approvalCommunicationSchedule and chair meetings to discuss and present the requirements of the solutionDeliver informative, well-organized presentations, and clearly articulating ideas and thoughtsEnsure that stakeholders across the business are on board with the proposed designInitiate and monitor the Specification Approval Process, collaborating with the Product Design Manager to ensure timely completionCollaborate across different areas of the business, liaising with international offices as regarding their requirementsProvide guidance to the Engineering Tribes while specifications are being coded and testedVista Application KnowledgeDevelop familiarity with and build knowledge of the full range of Vista applicationsDevelop a high level of expertise in selected Vista applications as directed by the Product Director/Delivery Manager, including expertise in functional features of the product, customer use of product, and product installationAbout youProven experience in a Business Analyst role within the software industryUnderstanding of concepts around Agile SDLC, technical systems and specification writingGood understanding of Business Analysis tools and techniques, with the ability to generate effective requirements, and own feature development to deliveryExperience working within Integrations a plusAbility to develop and maintain good professional working relationships with people at all levels across the companyProfessional Business Analyst qualifications welcomedThis is a hybrid role with a home and office-based split, requiring regular weekly (2 days per week) attendance in the Cape Town office.We are only considering applicants with an existing right to work in South Africa, without the need for employer sponsorship.About VistaVista Group is the global leader in providing technology solutions to the international film industry. With brands including Vista, Veezi, Movio, Numero, Maccs, Flicks and Powster, our expertise covers cinema management software; loyalty, moviegoer engagement and marketing; film distribution software; box office reporting; creative studio solutions; and movie, cinema and streaming content discovery.With more than 700 crew based across six main offices, in New Zealand (Auckland headquarters), the USA, the UK, South Africa, the Netherlands, and Mexico, our people are our most important asset. Across the group brands our teams provide market-leading services to clients in more than 100 countries.We are proud of our diversity and have placed a high priority on being an inclusive workplace that is reflective of our clients and communities. It is important to us to foster an environment that empowers people to realise their full potential. We aim to do ‘good things with good people’ and we’re proud to say that more than two decades on that’s exactly what we do every single day.Shared StandardsOur Shared Standards act as a compass for how we work together and reflect the behaviours we value at Vista Group. The way in which each member of our crew embodies these Shared Standards is an indicator for performance and success, as it aligns with our vision and strategy.One CrewWe're a diverse team, in different places and functions, and we're at our best when we connect, help and collaborateShine a Light We communicate openly, we explain the why, and we ask when we don't understand. We don't leave people in the darkMake it HappenWe make good things happen as people and as teams through our focus on deliveryChase Great We challenge ourselves and each other to keep improvingBenefitsYou will be supported to continually learn and improve your skills, share knowledge and ideas in the team, and be part of a dynamic and open culture.We have a range of benefits that include:Rest & Relax Fridays - Finish at lunch time on Friday but get paid for the full dayAnnual volunteer dayEmployee Rewards and Benefits with PerkboxMedical Insurance / Medical AidEmployee Assistance Programme ServicePaid Sick leave5 days bereavement leave per yearOn-Site Breakfast BarIf this sounds like you, get in touch to find out moreWe value inclusivity celebrate diversity and are committed to offering equal opportunity to our staff and candidates — regardless of gender, age, race, ethnicity, marital status, disability, sex, sexual orientation, religious, ethical beliefs or political opinion. This commitment is reflected in all our employment policies and procedures.