Job description
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced SAFe Scrum Master to support data-focused initiatives within our Retail Banking division. This role will guide Agile teams delivering projects across data validation, data lineage, data transformation, and ETL processes. The Scrum Master will serve as a servant leader and coach, ensuring teams remain aligned with business priorities, deliver high-quality solutions, and adhere to SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) principles.
Responsibilities:
- Facilitate Agile ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives) and SAFe Program Increment (PI) events.
- Coach and mentor Agile teams on SAFe practices, Agile mindset, and continuous improvement.
- Partner with Product Owners, Release Train Engineers, and stakeholders to ensure delivery aligns with strategic business goals.
- Remove impediments, manage risks, and escalate blockers to enable efficient team delivery.
- Support data-related projects with emphasis on:
- Data Validations: Ensuring accuracy and consistency across data pipelines.
- Data Lineage: Maintaining traceability and transparency of data flows.
- Data Transformations & ETL: Guiding delivery teams in building scalable and efficient data integration solutions.
- Collaborate with technical teams to align data requirements from source systems such as CRM, Data Lakes, and Data Warehouses.
- Monitor and report on team performance, velocity, and key delivery metrics.
- Foster a culture of transparency, collaboration, and trust across cross-functional teams
EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIRED
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience as a Scrum Master in data-related or technology projects.
- SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) or higher-level SAFe certification (e.g., SASM, RTE).
- Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and SAFe practices.
- Experience working with data-focused projects (ETL, data validation, data lineage, data transformation).
- Familiarity with CRM systems, Data Lakes, Data Warehouses, and related architectures.
PREFERRED SKILLS
- Background in Retail Banking or Financial Services.
- Exposure to regulatory and compliance-driven data initiatives.
- Experience with tools such as Jira, Confluence, Rally, or Azure DevOps.
- Knowledge of data governance and data quality frameworks.
Location: This position is a hybrid role in Pittsburgh, PA.
At Techstra Solutions, we help top companies and brands achieve the business value of Digital and Talent Transformation. We believe there are three components in successful business transformation: Business Strategy, Technology and Talent. It is the coming together of these three disciplines that enables companies to take full advantage of opportunities. It differentiates us. Our approach is holistic and all-encompassing. We consider the full picture as we guide our clients on this journey.
We are experts in transformation, business strategy, technology, innovation, and human capital management. We deliver our expertise through client consulting, innovative staffing solutions and software development. From strategy through implementation, we are dedicated to bringing our clients world-class business and talent solutions that fit strategic requirements and most importantly, deliver results.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Techstra Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. The Company makes its decisions on merit, and its policy of equal opportunity prohibits discrimination in all phases of the employment process, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, promotion, selection, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment. The policy of equal opportunity applies without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender,, sexual orientation, gender identification, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability that can reasonably be accommodated without undue hardship, military status, veteran status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, alienage or citizenship, domestic partnership status, arrest or conviction record, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other protected categories under federal, state, or local law. The Company also prohibits discrimination or harassment based upon the perception that a person has, or is associated with a person who has, any of these characteristics.
