Agile Coach

Techstra Solutions; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in Pittsburgh is seeking an experienced SAFe Scrum Master to support data-focused initiatives within their Retail Banking division. This role involves guiding Agile teams, facilitating project ceremonies, and ensuring alignment with business priorities. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience, a SAFe certification, and a strong background in data projects. A hybrid work model is offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Scrum Master in technology projects.
• SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) or higher-level SAFe certification.
• Strong understanding of data-focused projects.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Agile ceremonies and SAFe Program Increment events.
• Coach and mentor Agile teams on SAFe practices.
• Remove impediments to enable efficient team delivery.

Skills

Agile methodologies

SAFe practices

Data validation

Data transformation

Team facilitation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Overview

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

Pittsburgh, PA (Hybrid)