Scrum Master / Technical Project Manager leading Agile delivery on software projects—running Scrum ceremonies, removing blockers, managing backlogs with Product Owners, and tracking progress using Jira, Confluence, and CI/CD tools.
Location: NYC (Hybrid – at least 3 days onsite/week)
Visa Sponsorship: Talan does not sponsor U.S. work permits or employment visas.
We are seeking a skilled Scrum Master to join our team and support Agile delivery on software development projects. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience running Scrum ceremonies and a strong ability to remove blockers so the team can stay focused and deliver on time.
Role and responsibilities
Lead daily stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog work, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, keep them short and useful
Find and fix anything slowing the team down, whether it's a tech issue, a people issue, or something else
Work closely with Product Owners to keep the backlog clear and ready for the next sprint
Track team speed and progress, and share updates with stakeholders
Keep the team focused , block out distractions, extra requests, and interruptions during sprints
Turn feedback from retrospectives into real changes for the next sprint
3+ years working as a Scrum Master
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or similar
Preferred Certification: CSM, PSM I/II, or PMI-ACP
Comfortable using tools like Jira, Confluence, and CI/CD tools like XLDeploy/XLRelease
Company’s Benefits
At Talan, we invest in our employees' well-being and empower them with benefits, including:
💵 Salary between USD $100,000 - US$120,000
💸401(k) retirement plan with company matching
🌴15 days of paid vacation per year at hire and up to 27 according to seniority (annual untaken vacation days are cashed out)
📴8 paid holidays + 5 sick days + 2 personal days per year
❤️🩹Company health, dental, and vision insurance plans + FSA
🦺Voluntary STD and LTD
🚍 Commuter/transit benefits
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.