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BA- Scrum Master - Dallas, TX

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In-Office or Remote
Hiring Remotely in United States
45K-158K Annually
Mid level
In-Office or Remote
Hiring Remotely in United States
45K-158K Annually
Mid level
Serve as a Business Analyst and Scrum Master bridging business needs and technical teams. Gather and document requirements, translate them into user stories with acceptance criteria, facilitate Scrum ceremonies, remove impediments, support QA and UAT, track project progress, and communicate status and risks to stakeholders to ensure timely delivery.
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We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Business Analyst (BA) with Scrum Master knowledge to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for bridging the gap between business needs and technical solutions, while also facilitating the Scrum process to ensure efficient project delivery. You will work closely with stakeholders, designers, and developers to gather requirements, define user stories, and guide the team toward successful project completion.


Key Responsibilities
  • Requirements Gathering & Analysis:
    • Collaborate with product owners and business stakeholders to understand and document business needs and project goals.
    • Conduct workshops, interviews, and surveys to gather and analyze functional and non-functional requirements.
    • Translate high-level business requirements into detailed, clear, and actionable user stories with acceptance criteria.
    • Create and maintain project documentation, including user flows, wireframes, and business process diagrams.
  • Scrum Facilitation & Team Leadership:
    • Act as the Scrum Master for the development team, facilitating all Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
    • Help the team adhere to Scrum principles and best practices.
    • Remove impediments and roadblocks to ensure the team can work efficiently.
    • Promote collaboration and a positive, productive work environment within the team.
  • Quality Assurance & Project Management:
    • Support the QA team in developing test plans and conducting user acceptance testing (UAT).
    • Track and manage project progress, ensuring timely delivery of features and functionalities.
    • Communicate project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.

Qualifications
  • Experience: Proven experience as a Business Analyst in a software development environment, preferably with a focus onfront-end projects. Experience acting as a Scrum Master for a development team is required.
  • Technical Skills: A solid understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC), Agile methodologies (especially Scrum), and UI/UX principles. Familiarity with project management and documentation tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Trello) is essential.
  • Soft Skills:
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
    • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
    • Ability to facilitate meetings and build consensus among diverse stakeholders.
    • A proactive and collaborative approach to work.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or other Scrum-related certifications.
  • Knowledge of front-end technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

 

Compensation, Benefits and Duration

Minimum Compensation: USD  45,000
Maximum Compensation: USD 158,000
Compensation is based on actual experience and qualifications of the candidate. The above is a reasonable and a good faith estimate for the role.
Medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401k retirement plan, variable pay/incentives, paid time off, and paid holidays are available for full time employees.
This position is not available for independent contractors
No applications will be considered if received more than 120 days after the date of this post

Photon Chicago, Illinois, USA Office

11 East Adams Street Suite 1100, Chicago, IL, United States, 60603

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