DCA is a leading database management and software development company committed to delivering leading-edge software products and services. We offer rewarding career opportunities, excellent project-based experience and a professional work ethic. Due to continuing growth, DCA has a position for a Business Analyst in the Melbourne office. This role is responsible for consulting with clients to produce functional and technical requirement documents and innovative solutions to business issues. Ideally you will have the following experience and qualities: • Business Analyst experience in a software development environment • Several years of Software development • Project Management or Co-ordination • Excellent client relationship skills • Superb written and verbal communication skills • Exceptional troubleshooting and analytical problem solving skills • Experience with large-scale relational databases • Relevant qualifications • A flexible attitude and approach to work • .NET development • SQL Server Exposure to the following would be highly regarded: • Health industry • Delphi • Java DCA looks forward to welcoming versatile new members to the expanding team. Remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. To apply, please send a current version of your C.V.by 5.00pm no later than Wednesday 6 June, quoting reference number Dev-BASD-may-12 you must click the ‘Apply Now’ button below, phone applications will not be received.

You have been in the software development industry for a several years now, are skilled in business analysis and are ready to take your career to the next stage in Product management. You enjoy exploring and specifying “living systems” that truly meet people’s needs. You are proactive, structured and collaborative. You are proud of your proven excellent analytical and problem solving abilities and your attention to detail. You are seeking a flexible role in a small team You enjoy interacting across all groups involved with the production, implementation and support of your software product. You are fine with occasional travel around Australia and New Zealand to work with our clients. Key responsibilities include: • Make key product decisions based upon a thorough understanding of the breadth and depth of the implications for the company and the product. • Develop business cases for the development and/or expansion of the product ensuring that product development initiatives are priced in order to support ongoing profitability and market competitiveness. • Develop and maintain functional and non-functional specifications of the product and the production of product user guides. • Proactively seek industry relevant data impacting the RMPL product (e.g., future trends within research management, what other industry leaders are doing in this area and up coming compliance/legislative requirements which will impact the product). • Liaise with all key stakeholders to produce the product roadmap for each financial year and to plan the ongoing product pipeline. • Work with the Commercial Services Manager to provide pre-sales support. • Maintain the company’s ISO accreditation. To be considered for this role we are seeking a person with the following qualifications and experience: • Strong business analysis experience ideally within process driven environments such as Higher Education, Government or Research Management. • Knowledge of Software Development including all facets of the SDLC. • Ability to work with clients and developers to provide accurate specifications, realistic timelines and budgetary quotes. • Understanding of relevant technologies, including relational databases, software development and interface design. • An understanding of migrating legacy systems to new platforms. • Well developed ability to distinguish requests versus needs, requirements versus solutions and to classify and prioritise requirements. • Clear, precise communicator both verbally and written. • Demonstrable ability to multitask and to work deadlines. • Experience of leading a small team of business analysts. • Ability to represent the company at industry forums and to research market trends • A degree in Information Technology and/or equivalent work experience. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in a dynamic and friendly team, offering you variety and challenge across a range of projects with rewarding career opportunities with Australia’s leading provider of enterprise research management systems used by universities and research centres across Australia and New Zealand. To apply, please send the current version of your C.V no later 5.00pm Tuesday 5 June, quoting reference number RMPLSBA-May-12.