Junior Business Analyst For Software And Data Consultancy

Junior Business Analyst For Software And Data Consultancy
Porto
Porto, Porto District, Portugal

Junior Business Analyst for Software and Data Consultancy

Location: Porto (hybrid)

Start: ASAP

About Apgar

Apgar is a consulting firm specialized in Data Management, Data Governance, and AI, recognized by industry analysts and certified as a Great Place to Work organization. You’ll join a global team that helps enterprises turn data into sustainable business value across strategy, implementation, and support. You’ll join a collaborative, international team with
- on mentors and real impact from day one.

The Opportunity

We’re hiring a Junior Business Analyst to support the implementation of Data Management platforms (e. G. , MDM, Data Catalog, Data Platform, etc). You will connect business needs with data solutions: capture and structure requirements, support solution design, validate outcomes, and keep stakeholders aligned in agile deliveries.

What you will do

• Elicit, analyze, and document requirements with client stakeholders (business & IT);
  
  maintain clear user stories, acceptance criteria, and assumptions.
• Participate in design workshops and help translate processes and data needs into platform configurations and testable outcomes.
• Support data analysis (basic profiling, mappings, validations) and contribute to testing (functional checks, UAT support, defect
  - up).
• Work in agile (stand-ups, planning, reviews);
  
  keep tasks, notes, and risks tidy and current.
• Collaborate closely with senior consultants and technical teams;
  
  escalate promptly and communicate clearly with clients.

What you bring

• Strong communication and teamwork, with a structured,
  - solver mindset and attention to detail.
• Solid analytical foundation: you’re comfortable reading data models/tables, discussing data quality, and turning business pain points into clear requirements.
• Exposure to software/IT consulting lifecycle (academia or internships count): from requirements through testing and
  - live.
• Experience or coursework with agile methods (Scrum/Kanban).
• English proficiency (written & spoken) to collaborate in an international context.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Management Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related fields (or equivalent experience).

Nice to have (not mandatory)

• Hands-on with data modeling
• Familiarity with Data Management domains (MDM, Data Governance, Catalog, Data Quality) and acceptance criteria definition.
• Comfort engaging in technical conversations (even if you won’t code
  -
  - day).

How we’ll measure success (first 6–12 months)

• Requirements and user stories are clear, testable, and traceable.
• Agile delivery hygiene (tickets, notes, risks, acceptance criteria) is solid.
• Positive feedback from clients and peers on communication & ownership.
• Visible progression in one platform area (e. G. , data quality rules, mastering workflows).

What we offer

• Mentorship and a clear learning path in Data Management, with exposure to leading platforms and a continuous learning mindset with support for training and certifications.
• International environment in the fastest technological area (Data & AI)
• Hybrid work, with ability to work 6 fully remotely from anywhere.
• Competitive package and a Great Place to Work culture focused on growth.