Business Analyst

Ethereum Technologies; California; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Ethereum Technologies is seeking a Senior Business Analyst to drive requirements gathering, AI-enabled analysis, and solution design across product, data, and IT teams in California.

You will translate business needs into functional specifications, collaborate with cross-functional teams, lead testing efforts, and communicate progress to stakeholders while mentoring teammates in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Strong communication and leadership are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in business analysis or related field.
• Bachelor's Degree in business administration, computer science, engineering, or equivalent; Master's preferred.
• Experience driving innovative solutions using AI.
• Advanced analytical skills with a track record of driving analysis for new, innovative, disruptive products.
• Extensive experience guiding cross-functional teams in a high-technology environment.
• Advanced data analysis and visualization skills.
• Experience with various requirements gathering techniques (workshops, interviews, user stories, use cases).
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for presenting complex information.
• Leadership and mentoring abilities; strategic thinking and problem-solving.
• Ability to influence and drive consensus across stakeholders.
• Proactive, results-driven, fast-paced work style.

Responsibilities

• Elicit, analyze, and document business requirements from stakeholders using interviews, workshops, and documentation review; leverage AI-powered tools.
• Analyze business processes, workflows, and systems to identify improvements and AI/Agentic opportunities.
• Translate requirements into functional specs, user stories, and use cases for IT projects.
• Collaborate with product managers, architects, developers, and IT teams to design and validate technology solutions.
• Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and scripts; automate tests for regression where applicable.
• Lead user acceptance testing (UAT) and ensure solutions meet expectations and quality standards.
• Facilitate defect triage and resolution with development teams to ensure timely releases.
• Serve as liaison between business and IT; report progress, risks, and opportunities to stakeholders.

Skills

Requirements gathering

AI-driven solutions

Advanced analytics

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Influence and consensus

Proactive mindset

Problem-solving

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's in business administration

Bachelor's in computer science

Bachelor's in engineering

Master's degree preferred

Job description

US Citizen, Green Card, H-1B, OPT-EAD, CPT, Other

Work Authorization: US Citizen, Green Card, OPT-EAD, CPT, H-1B, H4-EAD, Other

Job Description:

Requirements Gathering and Analysis:

• Elicit, analyze, and document business requirements from stakeholders using various techniques such as interviews, workshops, and documentation review leveraging AI powered tools to extract key insights.
• Conduct thorough analysis of business processes, workflows, and systems to identify areas for improvement and opportunities for AI / Agentic solutions
• Translate business requirements into clear and detailed functional specifications, user stories, and use cases for IT projects

Solution Design and Validation:

• Work closely with product managers, architects, developers, and cross functional IT teams to design, innovate and validate technology solutions that meet business requirements and align with architectural standards

Testing and Quality Assurance:

• Work with QA/QE function to develop and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts to validate system functionality, performance, and usability against business requirements - where applicable, work with QA/QE to automate test cases for regression testing
• Collaborate with stakeholders to conduct user acceptance testing (UAT) and ensure that technology solutions meet business expectations and quality standards
• Facilitate defect triage and resolution, working closely with development teams to address issues and ensure timely delivery of high-quality software releases

Stakeholder Communication and Relationship Management:

• Serve as a liaison between business and IT teams, facilitating effective communication, collaboration, and alignment throughout the project lifecycle
• Build and maintain strong relationships with business partners, understanding their needs, priorities, and challenges to effectively advocate for technology solutions that drive business value
• Provide regular updates and status reports to stakeholders, project teams, and management, highlighting progress, risks, and opportunities for improvement

Qualifications:

Required Experience:

• Minimum 8 years of experience in business analysis or a related field
• Bachelor's Degree in business administration, computer science, engineering, or an equivalent combination of skills, training, and experience - Master's degree preferred
• Experience driving innovative solutions using AI
• Advanced analytical skills and a track record of driving analysis for new, innovative, and disruptive products
• Extensive experience working with and guiding cross-functional teams in a high technology company
• Advanced data analysis and visualization skills is required
• Experience with different requirement gathering techniques (e.g., workshops, interviews, user stories, use cases)
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information to various audiences
• Exceptional leadership and mentoring abilities
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to influence and drive consensus across multiple stakeholders
• A proactive, self starter with a results-driven attitude and an ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Rapid Prototyping: Lead the end-to-end development of functional prototypes and new features using AI-native orchestration tools like Lovable, Cursor, and v0. You will be responsible for turning "vibes" (high-level ideas and design language) into live, interactive products.
• Iterative "Vibe Coding": Efficiently navigate the loop of prompting, testing, and refining. You’ll use natural language to direct AI in building complex UI components and backend logic, ensuring the output aligns with our product vision and technical standards

We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship/ immigration status, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.