Technical Lead

Tranzeal Incorporated; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 142,600 - 261,500; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical software company in Tucson, AZ is looking for a SAFe Agile Product Owner to drive the development of software solutions for advanced medical instruments in laboratories. This mid-senior level contract role requires at least 10 years of software development experience and proven skills in Agile methodologies. Candidates will be responsible for managing the product backlog, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring high-quality software aligned with customer needs. The salary range for this position is $142,600.00 - $261,500.00.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison between stakeholders and the development team.
• Own and manage the product backlog, including defining user stories.
• Guide delivery of customer-centric features and accept completed work.
• Apply design principles and user insights for effective problem-solving.
• Provide servant leadership to a self-organizing Agile team.
• Participate in design reviews and promote continuous improvement.

Skills

10 years of experience in a software development environment

Problem-solving skills with experience in complex systems

Excellent communication skills

Working knowledge of Agile methodologies

Direct experience as a Product Owner in a SAFe environment

Experience creating and managing a product backlog

Coaching and alignment skills

Experience in software delivery focused on customer outcomes

Background in software architecture or technical design

Project management experience

Job description

SAFe Agile Product Owner – Medical Software

• W2 Only role.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Role Overview

Join our team as a SAFe Agile Product Owner and help shape the software that powers advanced medical instruments used in pathology laboratories. In this role, you will serve as the voice of the customer for a dedicated development team, translating complex user workflows and design concepts into high-quality, customer-focused software solutions that directly impact patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison between stakeholders and the development team, ensuring alignment with business and technical priorities.
• Own and manage the product backlog, including defining user stories, acceptance criteria, and priorities.
• Guide delivery of customer-centric features and formally accept completed work against defined requirements.
• Apply design principles and user insights to ensure the right solutions are built for the right problems.
• Provide servant leadership to a cross-functional, self-organizing Agile team.
• Participate in design reviews and support continuous improvement and innovation.

Required Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in a software development environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills with experience supporting complex systems and technical solutions.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to bridge business and technical stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of Agile methodologies and software delivery best practices.
• Direct experience working as a Product Owner in a SAFe environment.
• Proven experience creating, managing, and prioritizing a product backlog.
• Strong communication and coaching skills; comfortable driving alignment and navigating tough conversations.
• Software delivery experience with a focus on customer outcomes.
• Background in software architecture or technical design.
• Project management experience in a software delivery context.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Location

Tucson, AZ

Salary

$142,600.00 - $261,500.00