Technical Business Analyst (contract)

Ecolab; Saint Paul (MN); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider is seeking a Technical Business Analyst to support mobile iOS applications used by field technicians. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in business analysis, strong technical aptitude, and excellent communication skills to translate business needs into actionable requirements. This remote role offers a competitive pay rate of $60–$70 per hour for a 12-month contract-to-hire position.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience as a Business Analyst with strong technical exposure.
• Ability to read/write basic SQL queries for data validation.
• Strong communication skills, especially in translating business needs to technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Gather and document business requirements into technical specifications.
• Collaborate with developers and QA engineers to design backend solutions.
• Support data mapping, API documentation, and system integration.

Skills

Business Analysis

API Development

Data Mapping

SQL

Agile Methodologies

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Postman

Swagger

Job description

Job Title: Technical Business Analyst – PSA Team

Location: Remote (U.S. based only)

Duration: 12-month contract-to-hire

Pay Rate: $60–$70/hour W2

Work Authorization: No C2C or sponsorship available

Overview

We are hiring a Technical Business Analyst to join the Pest Services (PSA) team at Ecolab. This role supports mobile iOS applications used by our pest field technicians across North America. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical aptitude, experience working with APIs and data flows, and a collaborative mindset to translate business needs into clear, actionable requirements for developers and technical teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Gather, document, and translate business requirements into functional and technical specifications
• Collaborate directly with developers, QA engineers, and architects to design scalable backend solutions
• Support data mapping, API documentation, and system integration efforts
• Validate system behavior by querying databases, reviewing logs, or interpreting API responses
• Participate in Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, retrospectives, standups) and maintain technical artifacts in Jira/Confluence
• Work closely with product managers and stakeholders to ensure solutions align with field service workflows and strategic objectives
  
  

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience as a Business Analyst with strong technical exposure
• Experience supporting backend system workflows, enterprise applications, or mobile infrastructure
• Ability to read/write basic SQL queries for data validation
• Strong understanding of APIs, data mapping, and system integration principles
• Proficiency in Agile tools such as Jira and Confluence
• Strong communication skills, especially in translating business needs to technical teams
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting mobile applications or field service platforms
• Exposure to tools such as Postman, Swagger, or other API testing/documentation platforms
• Familiarity with DevOps, cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS), or ETL/data transformation processes
• Experience working in a large enterprise or field-based service environment
  
  

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher required

Our Commitment To a Culture Of Inclusion & Belonging

At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are inclusive. We are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.

In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA).

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.

Pay Rate Range

Min Pay Rate Max Pay Rate Currency Unit 60 70 USD hourly