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Business Analyst jobs in San Jose, CA
Business analysts translate business problems into clear requirements. They study processes and data, document what a system or team needs, and bridge the gap between stakeholders and technical teams.
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Salary: $80,000 - 85,000 per year Requirements: We are looking for a seasoned SAP Business Systems Analyst with strong experience in Quote to Revenue workflows. We need hands-on knowledge of SAP modules and how they conn…
:AMD is seeking an experienced professional for its Tier 1 CSP Business Group (DC GPU CBG), focused on driving our business success with... ...presenting to different audiences - customers, media, analysts, technical exp…
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extraordinary.Job Summary Reporting to the IT Manager, the ERP System Analyst role involves primarily supporting Baan ERP system,... ...thru ODBC) or Microsoft SQL ServerImplement standard Flex best business practices.Pr…
culture is what allows us to drive sustained growth. Stronger together, we promote an environment where individuals can thrive.IT Business Analyst ISan José, Costa RicaWorld Fuel is seeking a motivated and analytical IT…
payment processing and banking integrations, Assist with Integration System Testing (IST), User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and business readiness activities. Partner with IT, Treasury, and implementation teams to ensure pa…
building advanced models and working directly with the clients who rely on them, so your analysis ends in decisions that move the business. It’s a strong fit if you enjoy solving hard problems, can explain a complex meth…
provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients worldwide. Position: Business Systems Analyst - Workday Location: Sunnyvale, CA - 94085 Duration: 12 Months Job Type: Te…
Construction and general contractor project accountants, I have a GREAT role for you! Our hyper-growth client is looking to add to their team in September. This position is 4 days/week onsite and 1 day/week remote. The a…
are hiring an ambitious and forward-thinking Project Management Analyst to work in our growing team. The route to becoming a... ...Science ~ Engineering ~ Project Management ~ General Business Additional Information The…
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Business Operations Analyst II Location: San Jose, CA Compensation: $32 per hour Type: Contract to hire (2 year assignment) Job Description Summary Will provide dedicated systems analysis, testing, and supplier onboardin…
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What business analysts earn in San Jose
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $40–$53 | $83k–$110k |
| Mid level | $53–$70 | $110k–$145k |
| Senior | $66–$89 | $138k–$186k |
Adjusted for the San Jose market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Requirements gatheringProcess mappingSQLExcel and data analysisStakeholder interviewsUser stories and acceptance criteriaVisio or LucidchartGap analysis
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Walk me through how you gather requirements for a new project.
Describe a repeatable approach: identify stakeholders, interview and observe, document, then validate back with the people affected before anything is built.
Tell me about a time stakeholders asked for a solution rather than describing a problem.
Show that you asked why until the underlying need surfaced, and that the eventual solution differed from the original request.
How do you handle changing requirements mid-project?
Reference a change process: assess impact on scope and timeline, get the tradeoff decision made explicitly, and update documentation so everyone works from one source.
Describe a process you improved. How did you measure it?
Map the before state with numbers such as cycle time or error rate, describe the change, and give the after numbers. Concreteness matters more than scale.
How comfortable are you with SQL and data analysis?
Be honest about your level and give an example query or analysis you performed to answer a real business question.
How do you write requirements a developer will not misinterpret?
Mention acceptance criteria, concrete examples, and edge cases, plus reviewing drafts with engineers before they are final.
Tell me about a project where business and technical teams were talking past each other.
Position yourself as the translator: describe how you restated each side's constraints in the other's language until a workable option appeared.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For business analysts specifically — generic advice costs you here
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Frame each engagement as problem, analysis, recommendation, and measured result rather than a list of documents produced.
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Quantify process improvements in hours saved, error rates cut, or revenue affected.
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Name the systems you analyzed, such as Salesforce, SAP, or in-house tools, since many BA roles are system-specific.
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Show your data range: SQL queries written, dashboards built, or datasets reconciled.
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Include one example of requirements work that prevented rework or caught a costly gap before build.
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Where this role goes
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