Senior Business Analyst

Job#: 3031723 Job Description: Senior IT Business Analyst Overview Technology plays a critical role in enabling business growth, operational excellence, and innovation. We are seeking a Senior IT Business Analyst to drive clarity, alignment, and execution across complex initiatives that span business and technology. This role is ideal for a seasoned analyst who can own requirements end to end, act as a trusted liaison between business and IT, and apply technical acumen to document system interactions, data flows, and solution designs. Team Overview This team partners closely with business and technology stakeholders to deliver scalable, high‑impact solutions that support strategic business objectives. The team operates in a fast‑paced environment, working across multiple integrated systems and cross‑functional teams to drive modernization, integration, and continuous improvement. As a Senior IT Business Analyst, you will play a key role in shaping solutions from concept through delivery while ensuring business needs are accurately captured, understood, and implemented. Role Summary As a Senior IT Business Analyst, you will be responsible for developing, interpreting, validating, documenting, and maintaining both business and technical requirements. You will work across all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including discovery, analysis, design, development, testing, and post‑implementation support. You will serve as the primary interface between business stakeholders and IT delivery teams, ensuring shared understanding and successful outcomes. This role involves close collaboration with software engineers, QA teams, and business sponsors across multiple departments. Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal) are essential, along with a detail‑oriented, technically curious, and results‑driven mindset. Location * This role requires candidates to be local to St. Louis, Missouri. Required Qualifications * Authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship * Commitment to incorporating security considerations into daily responsibilities and decision‑making * 3+ years of experience as a Senior Software Analyst, Senior Business Analyst, or similar role * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities * Ability to explain technical concepts to non‑technical audiences * Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team * Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, evolving environment * Demonstrates ownership, accountability, and a results‑oriented mindset * Proven ability to lead initiatives from requirements gathering through delivery * Ability to define and create detailed documentation for complex business processes * Familiarity with integration and functional testing * Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and priorities * High attention to detail, including documentation of system designs and processes * Ability to identify root causes and perform initial issue investigation * Experience facilitating meetings, daily standups, providing status reporting, and conducting analysis * Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio Preferred Qualifications * Bachelor's degree * Knowledge of Agile software development methodologies * Proficiency with tools such as Jira and Confluence * Experience working in Agile or hybrid delivery environments * Experience supporting large‑scale enterprise applications and processes * Experience with APIs, integrations, and distributed systems * Knowledge of SQL or data analysis experience Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide. Employee Type: Contract Location: St. Louis, MO, US Job Type: Date Posted: April 22, 2026 Pay Range: $45 - $52 per hour Similar Jobs * Sr. Business Analyst * Sr Business Analyst * Senior Business Analyst * Senior Business Analyst * Senior Business Analyst