Lead Business Analyst – Application Development (Waterfall - Agile Transformation)

JMD Technologies Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Lead Business Analyst to guide a critical transition from Waterfall to Agile in application development. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in software development, proven Agile leadership, and strong skills in requirements management and stakeholder communication. This hybrid role is based in Menands & Albany, NY.

Qualifications

• 10+ years as a Business Analyst in software/application development.
• Proven experience leading Agile transformation initiatives.
• 3+ years in a leadership or mentoring role.
• Skilled in requirements management, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
• Strong command of Jira, Confluence, and stakeholder communication.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead a major transition from Waterfall to Agile for enterprise application development.
• Manage requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Skills

Business Analysis

Agile transformation

Requirements Management

Stakeholder Communication

User Stories

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Lead Business Analyst – Application Development (Waterfall - Agile Transformation)

Location: Hybrid – Menands & Albany, NY

Duration: 6+ Months | Contract

We’s hiring a Lead Business Analyst to spearhead a major transition from Waterfall to Agile for enterprise application development.

Key Requirements:

• 10+ years as a Business Analyst in software/application development.
• Proven experience leading Agile transformation initiatives.
• 3+ years in a leadership or mentoring role.
• Skilled in requirements management, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
• Strong command of Jira, Confluence, and stakeholder communication.

Nice to Have:

• Healthcare or Medicaid domain experience.
• Familiarity with ACA and state/federal compliance.