Senior Business Analyst

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About Ascendion

Ascendion is a full-service digital engineering solutions company. We make and manage software platforms and products that power growth and deliver captivating experiences to consumers and employees. Our engineering, cloud, data, experience design, and talent solution capabilities accelerate transformation and impact for enterprise clients. Headquartered in New Jersey, our workforce of 6,000+ Ascenders delivers solutions from around the globe. Ascendion is built differently to engineer the next. Ascendion | Engineering to elevate life

We have a culture built on opportunity, inclusion, and a spirit of partnership. Come, change the world with us:

Build the coolest tech for world’s leading brands
Solve complex problems - and learn new skills
Experience the power of transforming digital engineering for Fortune 500 clients
Master your craft with leading training programs and hands-on experience
Experience a community of change makers!

Join a culture of high-performing innovators with endless ideas and a passion for tech. Our culture is the fabric of our company, and it is what makes us unique and diverse. The way we share ideas, learning, experiences, successes, and joy allows everyone to be their best at Ascendion.

Job Title: IT Business Analyst

Minimum Qualifications:
Requirements:

Familiarity with Scrum methodology, having acted as a Scrum Master for at least 20% of your time.
Proven ability to run scrum ceremonies and effectively drive the development team.
Experience running daily ceremonies, identifying impediments, and following up with different teams to ensure timely resolution.
Demonstrated ability to set the pace for the team and foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
Proficient in using Agile project tracking tools, such as ADO, to manage and track project progress.
Extensive experience in Agile methodologies, with at least 6 years of IT Business Analyst experience and 4+ years working in an Agile environment.
Previous experience working on application development teams and understanding the complexities of such projects.
Strong skills in gathering and writing complex requirements, user story development, and backlog management.
Ability to solve problems independently and proactively, without needing constant direction.
Flexibility to meet with customers (end-users) and understand the TechOps space in-depth.
Willingness and ability to travel approximately 10-15% of the time.

Location: Houston, TX