Technical Scrum Master

Cloud Analytics Technologies, LLC; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cloud Analytics Technologies, LLC is seeking an experienced Technical Scrum Master in the United States to lead Agile teams focused on Kafka-enabled, event-driven applications.

You will facilitate Scrum ceremonies, coordinate with engineers and business stakeholders, and remove blockers to ensure timely delivery of complex technical projects. Strong communication and leadership are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Scrum Master with proven experience in technical environments leading Agile teams.
• Strong knowledge of Apache Kafka and event-driven architecture.
• Proficient in Jira, sprint tracking, backlog management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Manage sprint activities and remove blockers for the development team.
• Coordinate with developers, architects, and business stakeholders.
• Support teams working on Apache Kafka and event-driven applications.
• Track sprint progress, team performance, and project deliverables.
• Identify risks, resolve dependencies, and ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Scrum Master experience

Apache Kafka

Agile & Scrum

Jira & backlog management

Communication & leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT

Tools

Jira

Job description

US Citizen, Green Card, H-1B, OPT-EAD, CPT, Other

• We are looking for an experienced Technical Scrum Master with Kafka knowledge to lead Agile teams, facilitate Scrum ceremonies, and support the delivery of technical projects involving Apache Kafka.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Manage sprint activities and remove blockers for the development team.
• Coordinate with developers, architects, and business stakeholders.
• Support teams working on Apache Kafka and event-driven applications.
• Track sprint progress, team performance, and project deliverables.
• Identify risks, resolve dependencies, and ensure timely delivery.

Required Skills:

• Experience as a Scrum Master in a technical environment.
• Knowledge of Apache Kafka and event-driven architecture.
• Strong understanding of Agile and Scrum methodologies.
• Experience with Jira, sprint tracking, and backlog management.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent certification.
• Experience working with distributed systems, APIs, and microservices.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship/ immigration status, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.