Technical Analyst - FinTech/BaaS

About Aqovia:

At the Intersection of Innovation and Impact, introducing Aqovia . Aqovia is an international technology firm dedicated to creating tangible value through the power of AI, data-driven, and bespoke software solutions and services.

Our unique approach extends beyond traditional service and solutions delivery, we strategically invest in and nurture a diverse portfolio of promising companies operating across vital sectors including: financial services, health, infrastructure management, sustainability, education, and business intelligence.

This commitment to fostering innovation across a broad spectrum allows Aqovia to stay at the cutting edge, delivering transformative solutions and creating significant impact. For our clients and strategic partners,

Job Description:

Aqovia is looking for a Technical Business Analyst to join our software engineering department. You will work in fast-paced development teams for our own products and/or client projects. As a Technical Analyst you will be working on our consulting projects, primarily designing RESTful API services.

Key responsibilities:

• Capture and curate business requirements and system documentation in JIRA/Confluence, including user stories, API design and API enhancements.
• Write estimate-able user stories for developers in JIRA, including clear and testable acceptance criteria.
• Design RESTful web APIs for new and existing products in an API-first context, aligned with technical architecture guidance.
• Collaborate with engineering teams and business stakeholders to:
  • Design RESTful web APIs
  • Design data models
  • Design event-driven processes in distributed/microservices architectures
• Specify contracts for messaging and web services, primarily using JSON Schema and OpenAPI Specification (Swagger).
• Validate and verify APIs by creating requests and asserting responses in Postman.
• Document processes and data models using BPMN.
• Define acceptance test scenarios using DSLs such as Gherkin and generate test datasets.
• Support Delivery Managers, Product Owners, and QA teams during acceptance testing.
• Participate in agile ceremonies as an integrated member of the team.
• Write customer-facing documentation.
• Coach/mentor junior analysts.
• Support data engineers responsible for onboarding customers and data into the platform.

Minimum qualification, skills and experience:

• Strong understanding of REST and its application to web APIs, proficient with tools such as Postman and Insomnia.
• Knowledge of headers, authentication, authorisation, and response codes.
• Commitment to agile and lean development principles.
• Commercial experience as a technical business analyst across multiple customers/projects.
• Excellent business, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills: able to translate business needs for technical teams and simplify complex concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience writing user stories for agile development teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Experience documenting processes using BPMN and UML.
• Understanding of event-driven workflows.
• Comfortable working with source control tools (e.g., Git) to manage API specifications.
• Proficient at testing web APIs, including crafting authentication tokens.
• Proficient in SQL.

Highly valuable experience in one or more of the following:

• Strong background across FinTech APIs, BaaS platforms, embedded finance, and Open Banking (consent models, data access, secure API design).
• Familiarity with financial messaging standards (ISO 20022, OpenAPI specs, bank interfaces).
• Exposure to crypto/digital asset ecosystems, including wallets, custody, tokenisation, reconciliation, and relevant regulatory frameworks.
• Experience with regulated financial entities (Banking Licence / EMI), virtual IBAN structures, and fiat–crypto exchange workflows.
• Understanding of African and Middle Eastern currency markets, cross-border FX, and trading of major/exotic currency pairs.
• Awareness of regulatory environments across Africa and the Middle East.
• Competent in rapid prototyping, wireframing, and agile delivery (Scrum PO/SM experience preferred).

Joining Aqovia means:

• Making a real difference: You'll be part of a team developing solutions that empower businesses while contributing to sustainable practices.
• Growth opportunities: We invest in our employees' development and offer a path for career advancement.
• Collaborative culture: We value teamwork, open communication, and a supportive environment.
• Competitive benefits package : including healthcare, paid for gym membership, pension scheme, perkbox and more.

If you're a problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment and shares our commitment to positive impact, we encourage you to apply!

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Aqovia, we believe in the strength of diversity. We strive to reflect the varied markets we serve and foster an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcome, valued, and empowered to be their authentic selves. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to embracing all forms of diversity across our organisation.