Scrum Master / Business Analyst

Apex Systems; Newark (DE); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESPP

401K

HSA

EAP

On‑demand training

Job summary

Everforth Apex is seeking a mid to senior level professional for a dual Scrum Master and Business Analyst role in Newark, Delaware. The position blends approximately 60-70% Scrum Master duties with 30-40% BA responsibilities, focusing on optimizing flow, coaching Agile teams, and strengthening Product Owner collaboration.

You will work with multiple teams using JIRA, SharePoint, and ALM, guiding agile ceremonies and removing impediments while promoting an agile mindset across the organization.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of combined experience as a Scrum Master and Business Analyst.
• 4+ years of experience as a scrum master for multiple teams.
• Experience with Agile delivery tools such as JIRA, SharePoint, and ALM for requirements and SDLC management.
• Experience leading agile development teams comprised of developers, analysts, product owners, and testers.
• Hands‑on knowledge of the agile process and ceremonies, including PI planning sessions.
• Demonstrable experience guiding multiple teams on Scrum practices.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate Scrum ceremonies, including iteration planning, sprint planning, daily scrum meetings, and retrospectives.
• Manage dependencies for the team and provide visibility into team delivery plans and progress.
• Ensure impediments are resolved quickly and that the team follows agreed-to processes.
• Act as an Agile Coach, promoting and coaching the Agile mindset and principles.
• Empower the team to become self-managing and fulfill their cross-functional potential.
• Guide and coach multiple teams on Scrum practices and the development of their understanding of Agile principles.

Skills

Scrum Master

Business Analyst

Tools

JIRA

SharePoint

ALM

Job description

Job#: 3046463

Job Description

Scrum Master / Business Analyst

Location

Newark, Delaware (Hybrid)

Role Overview

We are seeking a mid to senior level professional to fill a dual Scrum Master and Business Analyst role for a Fraud Technology team. This position will involve approximately 60-70% Scrum Master duties and 30-40% Business Analyst responsibilities. The primary focus will be on optimizing the flow of stories and the value delivered by one or more Scrum teams, serving as an Agile Coach, and ensuring a strong relationship between the Product Owner and the development team.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate Scrum ceremonies, including iteration planning, sprint planning, daily scrum meetings, and retrospectives.
• Manage dependencies for the team and provide visibility into team delivery plans and progress.
• Ensure impediments are resolved quickly and that the team follows agreed-to processes.
• Act as an Agile Coach, promoting and coaching the Agile mindset and principles.
• Empower the team to become self-managing and fulfill their cross-functional potential.
• Guide and coach multiple teams on Scrum practices and the development of their understanding of Agile principles.

Required Qualifications

• 5-8 years of combined experience as a Scrum Master and Business Analyst.
• 4+ years of experience as a scrum master for multiple teams.
• Experience with Agile delivery tools such as JIRA, SharePoint, and ALM for requirements and SDLC management.
• Experience leading agile development teams comprised of developers, analysts, product owners, and testers.
• Hands‑on knowledge of the agile process and ceremonies, including PI planning sessions.
• Demonstrable experience guiding multiple teams on Scrum practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the Financial Services or Banking industry.
• Experience with Fraud Detection, Prevention, Servicing, or claims.
• Proficiency with Oracle SQL / PLSQL.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth 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 ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on‑demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth 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. Everforth 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 Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address). UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex.

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Everforth Apex 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. Everforth 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 Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address). UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex.