Senior IT Business Analyst – Scrum Team Member
Top Benefits
About the role
This is your opportunity to join AXIS Capital – a trusted global provider of specialty lines insurance and reinsurance. We stand apart for our outstanding client service, intelligent risk taking and superior risk adjusted returns for our shareholders. We also proudly maintain an entrepreneurial, disciplined and ethical corporate culture. As a member of AXIS, you join a team that is among the best in the industry.
At AXIS, we believe that we are only as strong as our people. We strive to create an inclusive and welcoming culture where employees of all backgrounds and from all walks of life feel comfortable and empowered to be themselves. This means that we bring our whole selves to work.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, civil union status, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in the selection process.
Senior IT Business Analyst – Scrum Team Member
Job Family Grouping:
IT Group (BTS) – Technology Shared Services
Job Family:
Technical Business Analyst
How does this role contribute to our collective success?
The Senior IT Business Analyst plays a key role within a Scrum Team, partnering with Product Owners, Developers, and QA to deliver high-value solutions through iterative development. This role ensures alignment between business needs and technical implementation, driving continuous improvement and delivering business value.
What will you do in this role?
- Collaborate with Product Owners to define and prioritize the Product Backlog
- Write and refine user stories with clear acceptance criteria
- Participate in Scrum ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives
- Facilitate backlog grooming/refinement sessions
- Liaise between business stakeholders and the Scrum Team to ensure shared understanding of requirements
- Support QA and UAT activities to ensure test coverage and business validation
- Contribute to continuous improvement efforts and process enhancements
- Assist with release readiness, training, and stakeholder communication
- Lead small Agile initiatives or features from concept to delivery
You may also be required to take on additional duties, responsibilities and activities appropriate to the nature of this role.
About You:
We encourage you to bring your own experience and expertise to the table, so while there are some qualifications and experiences we need you to have, we are open to discussing how your individual knowledge might lend itself to fulfilling this role and help us achieve our goals.
What you need to have:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business, or related field
- Minimum 5 years of experience as an IT Business Analyst, with at least 2 years in a Scrum environment
- Strong understanding of Scrum roles, artifacts, and ceremonies
- Experience writing user stories and managing Agile backlogs
- Proficiency with Agile tools such as JIRA, Azure DevOps, or Rally
- Excellent communication and facilitation skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work effectively in cross-functional Scrum Teams
What we prefer you to have:
- Experience in Property & Casualty Insurance or Reinsurance
- Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics 365 and SharePoint
- Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), PMI-ACP, or SAFe certifications
- Experience in Scaled Agile (SAFe) environments
Role Factors:
In this role, you will typically be required to:
- Be in the office 3 days per week
- Work in a collaborative Agile team environment
What we offer:
You will be eligible for a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes medical plans for you and your family, health and wellness programs, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, paid annual leave, and much more.
US Candidates only:
For this position, we currently expect to offer a base salary in the range of $95,000 to $115,000 (GA). Your salary offer will be based on an assessment of a variety of factors including your specific experience and work location.
In addition, you will be offered competitive target incentive compensation, with awards based on overall corporate and individual performance. On top of this, you will be eligible for a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes medical plans for you and your family, health and wellness programs, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, and much more.
If this role is based in the United States of America, this role is Exempt for FLSA purposes.
About AXIS (AXIS Capital)
In a world that never stands still – where the nature of risk is constantly evolving and the needs of your customers are continually changing – you need a partner that turns challenges into possibilities and possibilities into opportunities. A specialty insurer and reinsurer that elevates beyond the standard solutions. We help customers pursue their ambitions and explore new pathways through tailored products and services, on a global scale. A partner that you can trust – and who is with you for the journey.
Our strength is grounded in our people and our culture, which encourages collaboration, diversity, and accountability.
A values-driven organization, we strive to leave a positive imprint on the world through responsible business practices.
This is who we are. This is AXIS.
Senior IT Business Analyst – Scrum Team Member
Top Benefits
About the role
This is your opportunity to join AXIS Capital – a trusted global provider of specialty lines insurance and reinsurance. We stand apart for our outstanding client service, intelligent risk taking and superior risk adjusted returns for our shareholders. We also proudly maintain an entrepreneurial, disciplined and ethical corporate culture. As a member of AXIS, you join a team that is among the best in the industry.
At AXIS, we believe that we are only as strong as our people. We strive to create an inclusive and welcoming culture where employees of all backgrounds and from all walks of life feel comfortable and empowered to be themselves. This means that we bring our whole selves to work.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, civil union status, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in the selection process.
Senior IT Business Analyst – Scrum Team Member
Job Family Grouping:
IT Group (BTS) – Technology Shared Services
Job Family:
Technical Business Analyst
How does this role contribute to our collective success?
The Senior IT Business Analyst plays a key role within a Scrum Team, partnering with Product Owners, Developers, and QA to deliver high-value solutions through iterative development. This role ensures alignment between business needs and technical implementation, driving continuous improvement and delivering business value.
What will you do in this role?
- Collaborate with Product Owners to define and prioritize the Product Backlog
- Write and refine user stories with clear acceptance criteria
- Participate in Scrum ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives
- Facilitate backlog grooming/refinement sessions
- Liaise between business stakeholders and the Scrum Team to ensure shared understanding of requirements
- Support QA and UAT activities to ensure test coverage and business validation
- Contribute to continuous improvement efforts and process enhancements
- Assist with release readiness, training, and stakeholder communication
- Lead small Agile initiatives or features from concept to delivery
You may also be required to take on additional duties, responsibilities and activities appropriate to the nature of this role.
About You:
We encourage you to bring your own experience and expertise to the table, so while there are some qualifications and experiences we need you to have, we are open to discussing how your individual knowledge might lend itself to fulfilling this role and help us achieve our goals.
What you need to have:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business, or related field
- Minimum 5 years of experience as an IT Business Analyst, with at least 2 years in a Scrum environment
- Strong understanding of Scrum roles, artifacts, and ceremonies
- Experience writing user stories and managing Agile backlogs
- Proficiency with Agile tools such as JIRA, Azure DevOps, or Rally
- Excellent communication and facilitation skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work effectively in cross-functional Scrum Teams
What we prefer you to have:
- Experience in Property & Casualty Insurance or Reinsurance
- Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics 365 and SharePoint
- Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), PMI-ACP, or SAFe certifications
- Experience in Scaled Agile (SAFe) environments
Role Factors:
In this role, you will typically be required to:
- Be in the office 3 days per week
- Work in a collaborative Agile team environment
What we offer:
You will be eligible for a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes medical plans for you and your family, health and wellness programs, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, paid annual leave, and much more.
US Candidates only:
For this position, we currently expect to offer a base salary in the range of $95,000 to $115,000 (GA). Your salary offer will be based on an assessment of a variety of factors including your specific experience and work location.
In addition, you will be offered competitive target incentive compensation, with awards based on overall corporate and individual performance. On top of this, you will be eligible for a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes medical plans for you and your family, health and wellness programs, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, and much more.
If this role is based in the United States of America, this role is Exempt for FLSA purposes.
About AXIS (AXIS Capital)
In a world that never stands still – where the nature of risk is constantly evolving and the needs of your customers are continually changing – you need a partner that turns challenges into possibilities and possibilities into opportunities. A specialty insurer and reinsurer that elevates beyond the standard solutions. We help customers pursue their ambitions and explore new pathways through tailored products and services, on a global scale. A partner that you can trust – and who is with you for the journey.
Our strength is grounded in our people and our culture, which encourages collaboration, diversity, and accountability.
A values-driven organization, we strive to leave a positive imprint on the world through responsible business practices.
This is who we are. This is AXIS.