Information Technology Business Analyst / SQL

W2 Only – No C2C or Third-Party Submissions IT Business Analyst with SQL -Charlotte, NC (Onsite Monday–Thursday | Remote Friday) (Onsite Monday–Thursday in Charlotte, NC. Remote Fridays. No exceptions.) -Long-Term Contract Opportunity We are seeking a senior-level IT Business Analyst with strong hands-on SQL skills and proven requirements ownership experience. This is not a documentation-only BA role. The ideal candidate will work closely with API-driven development teams and must be comfortable analyzing data directly. Must-Haves (Non-Negotiable) • 5+ years as an IT Business Analyst in Agile environments • Strong SQL proficiency- ability to write and interpret complex SELECT statements, including joins and filters • Demonstrated experience leading requirements elicitation and documentation • Experience supporting API-driven development initiatives • Ability to analyze data sources and support ETL/data mapping discussions • Experience participating in full Agile SDLC If you do not have strong SQL and hands-on requirements experience, this role will not be a fit. What You’ll Be Doing • Lead collaboration with business stakeholders to understand processes and objectives • Gather, document, and refine business and functional requirements • Translate business needs into actionable technical requirements • Analyze application data and provide data mappings for ETL processes • Facilitate and support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) • Participate in Agile ceremonies (Standups, Backlog Replenishment, Story Mapping, Flow Reviews) • Provide Level 2 production support and perform root cause analysis This role spans the full lifecycle from user story ideation through development, deployment, and production support. Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree required • 5–7 years of relevant experience • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills • Experience creating functional designs and process flows • Self-directed, proactive mindset If you’re a Business Analyst who can bridge business needs and technical execution and you’re confident in your SQL skills we’d love to connect.