Senior Business Analyst, California

Yora; Göteborgs kommun; Hybrid; SEK 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Yora is seeking a Senior Business Analyst to support business-critical applications in an innovative setting. This role involves bridging business needs with technical solutions and working closely with stakeholders. Ideal candidates should have 8+ years of relevant experience, strong analytical skills, and a Bachelor’s degree. This hybrid position requires collaboration on multiple projects and offers opportunities for growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as a Business Analyst or similar role.
• Strong experience in requirement gathering and business process analysis.
• Ability to understand technical systems and communicate with developers.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to align technology solutions with business strategy.
• Gather, analyze, and translate requirements into technical specifications.
• Act as a liaison between business teams and IT/development teams.

Skills

Requirement gathering

Business process analysis

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

SuccessFactors

Job description

About the role

We’re looking for a Senior Business Analyst to support business‑critical applications and processes in a fast‑paced, innovative environment.

This role focuses on bridging business needs with technical solutions, working closely with stakeholders to design, implement, and improve systems that drive efficiency and value.

What you’ll do

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to align technology solutions with business strategy

• Gather, analyze, and translate requirements into technical specifications

• Act as a liaison between business teams and IT/development teams

• Support and improve complex business processes and applications

• Perform cost-benefit and ROI analysis for system implementations

• Work on multiple projects simultaneously as part of cross‑functional teams

• Provide functional support and troubleshoot application‑related issues

What you bring

• 8+ years of experience as a Business Analyst or similar role

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

• Strong experience in requirement gathering and business process analysis

• Ability to understand technical systems and communicate with developers

• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills

• Experience working in complex environments with multiple stakeholders

• Project management skills and ability to manage parallel initiatives

Nice to have

• MBA or relevant advanced degree

• Certification in SuccessFactors

• Basic understanding of programming concepts

• Experience improving operational efficiency through technology solutions

Location

Newark, California (Hybrid: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote)

Why this role

• Opportunity to work in an innovative and collaborative team

• Exposure to multiple business functions and technologies

• Chance to grow beyond a traditional Business Analyst role

• High‑impact role supporting critical business operations