Business Analyst- Software Full Time NEW

Posted Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Business Analyst

Location: St. Louis, MO

Position Summary

TOPS Products is a leader in the tax software industry, committed to delivering innovative solutions that streamline tax preparation and compliance. We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Business Analyst to help help bridge business needs and technical solutions across our software products.

In this role, you will collaborate closely with product management, engineering, QA, and stakeholders to analyze business processes, define requirements, and ensure that delivered solutions align with organizational goals and user needs. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical thinking, excellent communication skills, and a passion for building high-quality software in a regulated, detail-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Gather, analyze, and document business and functional requirements through stakeholder interviews, workshops, and process reviews.
• Translate business needs into clear, actionable user stories, acceptance criteria, and process flows.
• Collaborate with product managers and development teams to support roadmap planning and feature prioritization.
• Act as a liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams to ensure shared understanding and alignment.
• Support Agile development processes, including backlog refinement, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Analyze current business processes and recommend improvements, efficiencies, and automation opportunities.
• Assist with UAT planning and execution, ensuring solutions meet defined requirements.
• Document system behavior, workflows, and business rules for internal and external use.
• Provide ongoing support by clarifying requirements and answering questions throughout the development lifecycle.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience working as a Business Analyst, Product Analyst, or similar role in a software development environment.
• Strong ability to analyze complex information and communicate it clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience writing requirements documentation, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Proficiency with documentation and collaboration tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, or similar).
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SaaS or enterprise software, ideally in tax, finance, or regulated industries.
• Familiarity with data analysis, SQL, or reporting tools.
• Understanding of software testing concepts and UAT processes.
• Experience collaborating with UX/UI designers and QA teams.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to work on mission-critical software used by tax professionals nationwide.
• A collaborative, cross-functional team environment focused on quality and continuous improvement.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
• A culture that values clarity, accountability, and innovation.

Job Details

Job Family Information Technology

Job Function Information Technology

Pay Type Salary

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St. Louis, MO, USA