Senior Business Analyst / Hybrid / Tempe

Motion Recruitment; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned recruitment partner is seeking a Senior Software Business Analyst based in Tempe, Arizona. This role is essential for leading the analysis and definition of complex business requirements for enterprise software solutions, primarily in an Agile/Scrum environment. Candidates should have over 6 years of experience supporting enterprise-scale software, along with expertise in Azure DevOps and a proven track record of guiding projects. The position offers substantial ownership, flexibility, and mentorship opportunities.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience as a Business Analyst supporting enterprise-scale software solutions.
• Proven experience leading requirements for complex, multi-release software products.
• Strong expertise translating business strategy into functional requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead discovery, analysis, and definition of business and system requirements.
• Influence scope and challenge assumptions in an Agile/Scrum environment.
• Mentor junior or mid-level Business Analysts.

Skills

Business Analysis

Azure DevOps

Agile/Scrum

Written and verbal communication

Tools

Atlassian Jira

Job description

This Senior Software Business Analyst role is responsible for leading the discovery, analysis, and definition of complex business and system requirements for enterprise software solutions. You’ll operate as a strategic partner to business leaders, product owners, and engineering teams—owning requirements end-to-end and ensuring delivered solutions align with business objectives, regulatory needs, and operational realities. The role is primarily onsite (4–5 days per week) during the initial ramp-up period, with flexibility introduced as tenure and trust are established. The position functions in a senior, advisory capacity within an Agile/Scrum environment.

This role goes beyond gathering requirements, you’re shaping how the product is built and why decisions are made. You’ll influence scope, challenge assumptions, anticipate risk, and guide stakeholders toward scalable, future-state solutions. If you enjoy leading ambiguity, mentoring others, and being the go-to BA for complex initiatives and multi-release platforms, this role gives you real ownership and visibility.

Required Skills & Experience

• 6+ years of experience as a Business Analyst supporting enterprise-scale software solutions
• Proven experience leading requirements for complex, multi-release software products
• Strong expertise translating business strategy into functional and system‑level requirements
• Hands‑on experience with Azure DevOps and/or Atlassian Jira
• Advanced understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate risks, identify gaps, and elevate issues proactively
• Strong experience authoring detailed functional design and specification documentation
• Excellent written, verbal, and executive‑level communication skills
• Ability to work independently while influencing cross‑functional teams

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience working in regulated, compliance‑driven, or enterprise environments
• Experience mentoring Business Analysts or serving as a BA lead on projects
• Exposure to system integrations, APIs, or data‑heavy platforms
• Experience partnering closely with Product Managers or Technical Architects

What You Will Be Doing

Tech Breakdown

• 30% – Requirements artifacts (BRDs, functional specs, traceability matrices)
• 25% – Agile delivery tooling (Azure DevOps or Jira)
• 20% – Process modeling, data requirements, and business rules definition
• 15% – Stakeholder facilitation, presentations, and executive communication
• 10% – Mentorship and guidance of junior or mid‑level BAs

Daily Responsibilities

• 100% Hands On