Scrum Master, Sr. jobs in Pittsburgh, PA

Position Location: Hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days remote) - Pittsburgh, PA or Dallas, TX

Summary:

The main function is to guide a team to use Agile and Scrum practices and values to meet customer needs. This role coaches a team to perform all task according to scrum processes.

Job Responsibilities:

• Facilitate daily stand-ups and supporting the team in following the Scrum delivery process.

• Handle traditional project management duties including: scope definition, staffing, communication of status to clients and partners, and risk/issue management.

• Consult with users, management, vendors, and technicians to assess computing needs and system requirements.

• Author user stories, acceptance criteria and execute a portion of the testing on projects.

• Serve the team and product owner in turning requirements into the working software.

• Ensure product quality expectations are defined and known across the team. Collaborate with the team in scheduling work, including defect remediation and refactoring, guarding against the accumulation of technical debt.

• Evaluate data processing proposals to assess project feasibility and requirements.

Skills:

• Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, attention to detail and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently and manage one’s time.

• Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, electronic equipment and computer hardware and software.

• Knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods.

• Knowledge of computer software, such as Visual Basic, Java, SQL, etc.

Must Have Technical skills, Tools, or Experience:

• Jira
• Excel- Advanced
• Certified Scrum Master

Nice to Have Skills:

• Project Management
• Visual Basic
• Java
• SQL

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as computer science, computer engineering or related field or equivalent work experience required

• MBA or other related advanced degree preferred.

• ScrumMaster Certification Preferred but not required

• 6-8 years experience required.