Business Analyst – Outside IR35 – Hybrid

About the role

SDL Solutions Limited is looking for a Business Analyst on a 12‑month contract to translate complex product ideas into clear, actionable software requirements. Working in a hybrid model, you will own the Azure DevOps backlog and ensure traceability to Polarion, supporting delivery of embedded systems and automation platform features.

Key responsibilities

• Build and maintain a structured backlog in Azure DevOps, creating Features and User Stories from product vision and legacy requirements.
• Define acceptance criteria, capture non‑functional requirements and document traceability between Azure DevOps and Polarion.
• Collaborate with Product Owners and Scrum Masters to refine, plan and prioritize work.
• Analyse User Requirement Specifications (URS) and legacy material to guide feature definition.

Required profile

• Minimum 6 years experience as a Business Analyst in software development.
• Strong proficiency in Azure DevOps backlog management.
• Ability to learn or work with Polarion for traceability.
• Excellent written English, detail‑oriented and self‑starting.

Required skills

• Azure DevOps
• Polarion
• OPC UA (nice to have)

What we offer

• 12‑month contract outside IR35.
• Hybrid working – office in Cambridge and remote flexibility.
• Opportunity to shape product backlog for cutting‑edge embedded and automation solutions.