Senior Technical Business Analyst

Job description

C2C is not available Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship Why you will enjoy Mondays again: Opportunity to work alongside a talented, diverse team in a collaborative and creative environment Ongoing investment in your growth through training, mentorship, and industry certifications Hands-on exposure to cutting-edge technologies across multiple industries Recognition programs and employee awards within an inclusive culture that celebrates great work, including our AI Innovators Program Remote or hybrid work options Competitive salary Robust benefits package, matching 401(k) plan, and substantial PTO Tuition reimbursement A Day in the Life: Partner directly with product owners and business users to uncover, clarify, and document application requirements for digital modernization initiatives. Translate business needs and technical findings into clear user stories, workflow diagrams, acceptance criteria, and backlog documentation for software engineering teams. Analyze API-driven integrations, including request and response flows, to understand how backend services support application functionality. Review SQL queries to identify inputs, data relationships, and expected outputs, writing basic queries when needed to support requirements analysis. Independently research existing functionality across Jira, Confluence, Figma, GitHub, and the live product to build context and surface informed questions. Collaborate directly with developers to resolve technical ambiguity and update tickets with actionable requirements and clearly defined acceptance criteria. Actively use AI tools, including Claude through our Anthropic partnership, to streamline tasks, improve the quality of your work, and share best practices with teammates while continuously seeking new ways to integrate AI into your everyday workflows Partner with QA testers to establish functional test success criteria and guide business users through User Acceptance Testing. Help establish consistent working conventions for requirements, tickets, and documentation while navigating an evolving environment without fully defined processes. Work collaboratively with multiple Business Analysts, adapting to different approaches while maintaining alignment across shared application areas. Apply experience from regulated or high-compliance environments to support thoughtful documentation, traceability, and delivery practices. What it takes: Availability to work Central Time hours to support collaboration with client and delivery teams Consultative approach and problem solving skills to successfully align digital solutions with long-term business goals of the client Hands-on experience using AI tools to enhance daily work, or a strong desire to do so, including a willingness to experiment, learn, and champion AI adoption within your role Claude Certified Developer or Architect highly preferred; possible opportunity to obtain as a Sparq colleague Commitment to understanding and exceeding client expectations Ability to perform project oversight and execution of deliverables Flexibility to adapt within a high-growth organization Ability to lead, mentor and motivate those around them Hunger for continuous learning and professional development Intellectual curiosity to provide creative solutions Full understanding of the software development life cycle Ability to positively impact fellow colleagues through effective leadership, presentations, coaching, etc. Desire to work in a team environment Good interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills Regardless of your specific role, we seek individuals who are excited to explore, adopt, and evangelize AI tools and methodologies. If you have experience in AI or a proven track record of rapidly learning and mentoring others on emerging tech, you’ll fit right in. Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: Sparq is proud to offer equal employment opportunity without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, military status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and believe in an inclusive workplace. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, please let us know by contacting #LI-REMOTE At Sparq, we help companies solve the right problems—not just build more technology. We’re a modern product engineering partner blending strategy, craftsmanship, and speed to help organizations modernize confidently in the age of AI. From data ecosystems to digital products and AI acceleration, we turn complexity into clarity and ideas into impact. If you’re driven to build what’s next, lead with empathy, and deliver excellence without ego, you’ll feel right at home at Sparq.