Apex Systems
Contractor- Sr. Experience Analyst (REL)
Apex Systems, Fairfax, Virginia, United States, 22032
Job Title: Experience AnalystLocation: Hybrid in Merrifield, VAJob Description:The Senior Experience Analyst serves as a Product Owner for Real Estate Lending who oversees new product and feature enhancements, planning and directing activities to ensure the timely development and delivery of reliable and efficient solutions to business requirements, and developing acceptance criteria to validate that the resulting product meets customer requirements.Responsibilities
Coordinate dependencies with other POs and work across teams to define and implement improvement stories that will increase the velocity and qualityWork with other POs and leadership to help shape the product vision and enumerate high-level prioritiesAct as liaison between stakeholders and the teamDrive product delivery through keen understanding of the customer, mission, and product requirementsDevelop the team roadmap and support the team as needed to deliver on commitmentsCommunicate with other Product Owners and Scrum Masters, program leadership, customers, and development teamsWork in Agile methodology, write product requirements/Epics/user stories in ADO, and ensure story Readiness and Acceptance CriteriaWorking with UX/UI and getting designs updated for upcoming sprintsManage product backlog - Manage, adjust for risk, and prioritize product backlog with the focus on execution for at-least 2 sprintsBacklog refinement - Lead backlog refinement to deconstruct, refine and estimate stories, add acceptance criteria and enable long range technical planningBe available for the team in all Scrum ceremonies meetings including standups, retrospectives, and demosLead the planning product release plans and set expectation for delivery of new functionalitiesPartners with stakeholders to resolve production and implementation issues in a timely manner and supports/drives escalations where required to enable rapid deliveryDrives value to the business by building, managing, and maintaining Product Backlog(s)Builds a Product Backlog and reviews it with business owners to determine business value and to assign priorityProvide coaching to team members who are new to Scrum and Agile practicesAct as a liaison between the team and management as well as a liaison between the team and the customer/end users Perform other related duties as requiredQualifications
Bachelor's in Business Administration, Information Technology, Management or related fields or the equivalent combination of education, training, or experience3+ years of experience functioning in a fast-paced Product Owner or similar roleScrum Alliance Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), SAFe Product Owner Product Manager (POPM) or equivalent PO certification3+ year experience working with PegaStrong leadership experience with focus in project management and schedulingDemonstrated experience implementing and executing Agile principles with strong digital and technical skillsAgile software development lifecycle knowledgeDesired - Experience in mortgage industryDesired
- Experience in software development using .Net and modern web frameworksDesired
- Experience with software development and/or QA testingDesired
- Experience with Azure DevOps (ADO)Desired
- Pega Business Architect Certification (PCBA)
EEO Employer
Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178 .
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.
Coordinate dependencies with other POs and work across teams to define and implement improvement stories that will increase the velocity and qualityWork with other POs and leadership to help shape the product vision and enumerate high-level prioritiesAct as liaison between stakeholders and the teamDrive product delivery through keen understanding of the customer, mission, and product requirementsDevelop the team roadmap and support the team as needed to deliver on commitmentsCommunicate with other Product Owners and Scrum Masters, program leadership, customers, and development teamsWork in Agile methodology, write product requirements/Epics/user stories in ADO, and ensure story Readiness and Acceptance CriteriaWorking with UX/UI and getting designs updated for upcoming sprintsManage product backlog - Manage, adjust for risk, and prioritize product backlog with the focus on execution for at-least 2 sprintsBacklog refinement - Lead backlog refinement to deconstruct, refine and estimate stories, add acceptance criteria and enable long range technical planningBe available for the team in all Scrum ceremonies meetings including standups, retrospectives, and demosLead the planning product release plans and set expectation for delivery of new functionalitiesPartners with stakeholders to resolve production and implementation issues in a timely manner and supports/drives escalations where required to enable rapid deliveryDrives value to the business by building, managing, and maintaining Product Backlog(s)Builds a Product Backlog and reviews it with business owners to determine business value and to assign priorityProvide coaching to team members who are new to Scrum and Agile practicesAct as a liaison between the team and management as well as a liaison between the team and the customer/end users Perform other related duties as requiredQualifications
Bachelor's in Business Administration, Information Technology, Management or related fields or the equivalent combination of education, training, or experience3+ years of experience functioning in a fast-paced Product Owner or similar roleScrum Alliance Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), SAFe Product Owner Product Manager (POPM) or equivalent PO certification3+ year experience working with PegaStrong leadership experience with focus in project management and schedulingDemonstrated experience implementing and executing Agile principles with strong digital and technical skillsAgile software development lifecycle knowledgeDesired - Experience in mortgage industryDesired
- Experience in software development using .Net and modern web frameworksDesired
- Experience with software development and/or QA testingDesired
- Experience with Azure DevOps (ADO)Desired
- Pega Business Architect Certification (PCBA)
EEO Employer
Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178 .
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.