Senior Business Systems Analyst - API's

Worldpay; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 97,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

Worldpay in Cincinnati is seeking a Senior Business Systems Analyst – APIs to join our software engineering team and shape the future of global payments. You will translate business needs into clear, actionable user stories for development within an Agile Scrum framework.

You’ll own API requirements analysis, data flows, documentation, and testing, collaborating with product owners, developers, and QA to ensure robust integrations for Launchpad and the Worldpay platform.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IS or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years of experience in business systems analysis, UI requirements, API design/integration, and end-to-end system integration.
• Excellent communication for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proactive and collaborative in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Gather, analyze, and translate API requirements into clear user stories.
• Define integration points and data flows between systems using APIs.
• Create use cases, sequence diagrams, and data flow diagrams.
• Partner with QA to define test cases and validate APIs with Postman or SoapUI.
• Collaborate with product owners, developers, and architects to ensure timely delivery.

Skills

API design & integration

RESTful APIs

Agile / Scrum

Requirements gathering

Stakeholder communication

Data modeling / diagrams

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS

Tools

Swagger/OpenAPI

Postman

SoapUI

Job description

Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. We’re looking for a Senior Business Systems Analyst – API’s to join our ever-evolving software engineering team and help shape the future of global commerce.

What You’ll Own

As a Senior Business Systems Analyst – APIs, you will collaborate with product and engineering teams to gather requirements and translate them into clear, actionable user stories for development. You’ll work as part of a Scrum team and should be proactive, self-motivated, and able to think strategically.

This role is dedicated to Launchpad, an application designed to streamline merchant onboarding. It collects all necessary merchant details, enabling businesses to quickly start accepting credit card payments and settle transactions on the Worldpay platform. Launchpad includes both user-friendly UI and robust API components to support seamless integration.

Technical & Analytical Expertise

• API Requirements Analysis: Gather, analyze, and document business and technical requirements for RESTful APIs, including endpoint definitions, request/response payloads, authentication, and error handling.
• System Integration: Define integration points and map data flows between systems using APIs to ensure seamless communication across platforms.
• API Documentation: Review and contribute to API specifications using tools like Swagger/OpenAPI.
• Modeling & Diagrams: Create detailed use cases, sequence diagrams, and data flow diagrams to support API development and testing.
• Testing & Validation: Partner with QA teams to define test cases for API functionality; leverage tools like Postman or SoapUI for validation.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product owners, developers, and architects to align API solutions with business objectives.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as a liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams to ensure clarity and timely delivery.
• Project Ownership: Estimate work effort, manage timelines, and ensure successful delivery of API-related initiatives within scope and budget.

Process & Methodology

• Agile Practices: Operate within Agile frameworks (Scrum, SAFe) to manage API deliverables and documentation.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process optimization and innovation in API development and analysis practices.

What You’ll Bring

• Strong understanding of end-to-end systems development life cycles.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience
• 6+ years of experience in business systems analysis, specializing in UI requirements, API design/integration, and end-to-end system integration solutions|
• Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and proactively in a fast-paced environment.

It’s a bonus if you have

• Knowledge of Worldpay’s products and services
• Experience in the financial services industry

About The Team

Our inclusive and global teams win together every day. We’re proud to have the best minds in the industry, who you can learn from as you grow your career. The people, the energy, the connections

– it’s unmatched. Come and be part of an ever-evolving company and get dynamic opportunities that go beyond borders.

What makes a Globalpayer?

Globalpayers think like a client, act like an owner and win as one team. We’re curious and innovative – always finding better ways to deliver impact. We empower each other to make decisions, and it’s our passion that drives excellence in everything we set out to do.

Worldpay is dedicated to offering individuals rewarding career opportunities and competitive compensation. For this full-time position, the good faith estimated annual salary range upon hire is $96,500.00-$145,625.00. This range reflects what we reasonably expect to offer based on the role’s responsibilities, level, and geographic location. The actual starting salary will be determined by a candidate’s experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Please note that changes in work location may impact the final offered salary. We encourage you to consult with your recruiter to confirm the budget for your location and to better understand the applicable pay scale. This position is eligible for bonus.

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EEOC Statement

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