Technical Analyst

Company Description

Nine is Australia’s largest locally owned media company. Working at Nine, you’ll have access to a unique range of experiences and opportunities, helping drive the success of the country’s most trusted television, radio, digital and publishing brands.

Our content reaches almost every Australian - meaning what we do has real impact. We bring people together, celebrate the big moments, and capture the everyday ones.

Some of our most beloved brands have been part of Australian life for generations, and others - new on the scene - have already found their place firmly in our lives. We’re evolving and we need people like you to bring new ideas, innovate and make your mark.

Job Description

Drive is looking for a Technical Analyst to join our team in Sydney. In this full-time role, you will report to the Senior Delivery Manager. You'll play a crucial part in the development of our products and platforms by defining, documenting, and communicating project requirements to stakeholders and vendors. Your communication skills, analytical abilities, and attention to detail will be key to helping us deliver on our roadmap.

Day to day you will:

• Run cross-functional workshops to gather requirements from stakeholders and subject matter experts.
• Create accurate and detailed User Stories and Epics that meet INVEST criteria.
• Help validate proposed solutions by creating technical proofs of concept.
• Provide developers with technical details, such as sample request payloads.
• Prepare reference documentation for APIs using tools like Swagger.
• Facilitate or participate in agile activities like sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives.
• Track sprint progress and escalate blocked items as needed.
• Highlight risks and assist teams in mitigating them.

Qualifications

What you'll bring:

• 6+ years as a Technical Analyst.
• A Bachelor's degree or better in Computer Science or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience working on Agile/Scrum and/or Kanban projects. You should have a practical understanding of agile practices like backlog planning and retrospectives.
• Intermediate or better experience with SQL and databases.
• Intermediate experience with REST/GraphQL APIs and tools like Insomnia or Postman.
• Project Management: An intermediate or better understanding of project management principles, along with experience in change management and process improvement.

Nice to Have

• Experience working with development teams to deliver commercial software or SaaS.

Additional Information

How we work

At Nine, our flexible work options vary by role and team. Depending on the position, this may include flexible hours, hybrid work, or part-time arrangements. We welcome discussing your flexibility needs during the hiring process - just ask the Talent Acquisition team.

Our employee benefits include:

• 18 weeks paid parental leave with no distinction between primary and secondary carers.
• Access to 'Employee Exclusives' program - a way of getting closer to our incredible brands, offering unique experiences, behind-the-scenes access, and awesome perks.
• Digital newspaper subscription to our mastheads.
• Annual gift voucher for Stan subscription.

More info at Nine Careers.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

We're committed to a safe, respectful and inclusive Nine. From day one, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work and will be supported to perform at your best.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and of all ages, genders, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures as we recognise the importance and value of diverse perspectives. Should you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please advise us when you apply.

Work rights: Please note to apply for this role you must already have the right to lawfully work and live in Australia.