Business Analyst - Custom Software Development

Job Title: Business Analyst – Custom Software Development (Mid–Senior Level)

Location: Phoenix, AZ (Hybrid)

Employment Type: Open-Ended Contract

Pay: $38-58/hr

As a Business Analyst, you will help define and shape software solutions for organizations ranging from early-stage startups to enterprise and public-sector clients. You’ll dive deep into business problems, identify true requirements, and convert them into clear, technical artifacts for engineering teams.

This role sits in a highly collaborative, Agile, product-centric environment—ideal for someone who thrives on iteration, clarity, and problem-solving.

What You’ll Do

• Lead requirements discovery sessions with internal and client stakeholders
• Document business needs, user stories, acceptance criteria, and workflows
• Translate complex business processes into intuitive software behaviors
• Facilitate workshops, interviews, and technical deep-dives
• Support UX, engineering, and QA with detailed functional specs
• Identify gaps, dependencies, and edge cases early
• Help shape product roadmaps and feature prioritization
• Maintain alignment and transparency throughout the SDLC
  
  

What Makes You a Strong Fit

• 4–10 years as a BA supporting custom software development
• Strong analytical, documentation, and systems-thinking skills
• Experience in startup, product, or fast-paced iterative environments
• Ability to engage with clients and uncover true business needs
• Expertise with Agile/Scrum frameworks and tools
• Skilled collaborator with developers, UX, QA, and product teams
• Comfortable working across multiple industries and domains
  
  

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