Senior Business Analyst – OT / Control Systems (Energy & Utilities)
Project Description:
We are looking for an experienced Senior Business Analyst to join our team and support digital transformation projects within the Energy & Utilities sector.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in business analysis, experience working with Operational Technology (OT) and Control Systems, and the ability to translate complex business requirements into effective technical solutions.
Please note: This is a full-time freelance project engagement with an initial contract duration of 1 year.
Tech Stack:
- OT / Control Systems: ADMS, OMS, DERMS, AMI, SCADA
- Protocols & Standards: IEC 61850, IEC 61968/61970 (CIM), DNP3, Modbus
- Business Analysis & Process Modelling: Requirements Engineering, Gap Analysis, BPMN 2.0
- Integration & Data: APIs, System Integration, Data Flows, SQL
- Tools: Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, Enterprise Architect, Visio, ARIS, Signavio
- Methodologies: Agile/Scrum, Waterfall
About Spyrosoft
Spyrosoft is an authentic, cutting-edge software engineering company, established in 2016. In 2021 and 2022, we were among the fastest growing technology companies in Europe, according to the Financial Times. We were founded by a group of tech experts with established backgrounds in software engineering, who created an ‘engineer-to-engineer’ workplace, powered by enthusiasm, fairness and authentic relationships. Having a unique offering, which bridge the gap between technology and business, we specialise in technology solutions for industry 4.0, automotive, geospatial, healthcare & life sciences, employee experience & education and financial services industries.
Required Qualifications:
- 5+ years of professional experience as a Business Analyst, preferably in the Energy & Utilities sector or OT/Control Systems projects.
- Practical experience with at least one of the following technologies:
- ADMS – Advanced Distribution Management Systems
- OMS – Outage Management Systems
- DERMS – Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems
- AMI – Advanced Metering Infrastructure
- SCADA – Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition
- Strong knowledge of business analysis methodologies, requirements engineering and gap analysis.
- Experience in business process modelling, mapping and optimisation.
- Ability to translate business requirements into functional and technical specifications.
- Understanding of system integrations, APIs, data flows and enterprise application architecture.
- Experience working with cross-functional teams, including developers, architects, testers and business stakeholders.
- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum and/or Waterfall delivery methodologies.
- Experience with business analysis and project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps or similar.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.
- Excellent communication, business writing and documentation skills.
- English at B2 level or higher (C1 strongly preferred).
Nice to Have:
- Experienced in using AI tools in day-to-day workflow
- Professional experience in the Power & Utilities / Energy sector, particularly electricity distribution, transmission or smart grid solutions.
- Knowledge of multiple OT/Control Systems platforms (ADMS, OMS, DERMS, AMI, SCADA).
- Experience in OT/IT integration projects and digital transformation initiatives.
- Familiarity with industry standards and protocols such as IEC 61850, IEC 61968/61970 (CIM), DNP3 or Modbus.
- Knowledge of BPMN 2.0 and business process modelling tools such as Enterprise Architect, Visio, ARIS or Signavio.
- Experience in data modelling, SQL or API integration analysis.
- Experience supporting presales activities, solution workshops, business development or technical advisory engagements.
- Knowledge of cybersecurity principles related to Operational Technology environments.
- Relevant certifications, e.g. IIBA (ECBA, CCBA, CBAP), PMI-PBA or Agile certifications.
- Knowledge of other European languages, particularly German, French, Italian or Spanish, will be an advantage.