Business Systems Analyst/Scrum Master
Qode, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Job Title: Business Systems Analyst (BSA) / Scrum Master
Domain:
Enterprise Platform Modernization (Legacy to Cloud/Microservices)
Location:
Pittsburgh, PA/Dallas, TX
Type:
Full-Time
Role Overview
We are seeking a versatile
BSA/Scrum Master
to join our Platform Modernization team. You will play a dual role: as a
BSA , you will dissect complex legacy system logic and translate it into modern, scalable requirements; as a
Scrum Master , you will facilitate Agile ceremonies and remove technical blockers for a high-performing engineering team. The ideal candidate understands that "modernization" isn't just a tech upgrade—it’s a shift in mindset, architecture, and delivery speed.
Key Responsibilities
1. Systems Analysis & Requirements (BSA)
Legacy Decomposition:
Analyze existing monolithic systems, databases, and business logic to document "as-is" states.
Modernization Mapping:
Map legacy functions to "to-be" cloud-native architectures (Microservices, APIs, Event-driven designs).
User Story Engineering:
Write high-quality User Stories with clear Acceptance Criteria (AC) that account for technical debt and platform scalability.
Data Migration Logic:
Collaborate with data engineers to define mapping rules and validation logic for moving data from legacy schemas to modern structures.
2. Agile Delivery & Coaching (Scrum Master)
Ceremony Facilitation:
Lead Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Reviews, and Retrospectives with a focus on continuous improvement.
Impediment Removal:
Proactively identify and clear "modernization-specific" blockers (e.g., environment access, API dependencies, security compliance hurdles).
Backlog Health:
Partner with Product Owners to prioritize technical debt alongside new feature development.
Metric Tracking:
Use JIRA/Azure DevOps to track Velocity, Burndown, and Cycle Time to predict delivery timelines accurately.
Technical Skills & Qualifications
Modernization Expertise:
Experience with projects involving Cloud Migration (AWS/Azure/GCP), API First strategies, or Monolith-to-Microservices transitions.
Technical Literacy:
Ability to read SQL queries, understand API contracts (Swagger/OpenAPI), and discuss architectural diagrams with developers.
Documentation:
Proficiency in Confluence, Lucidchart, or Visio for process mapping and system flowcharts.
Agile Tools:
Expert-level knowledge of
JIRA
or
Azure DevOps (ADO) .
Preferred Experience
Years of Experience:
5+ years in a BSA or Scrum Master role within a technical environment.
Certifications:
CSM (Certified Scrum Master), PSM, or CSPO. Cloud certifications (AWS Cloud Practitioner) are a huge plus.
Industry Context:
Experience in highly regulated industries (Finance, Healthcare, Insurance) where modernization involves complex compliance requirements.
Soft Skills
The "Translator" Ability:
Can explain a technical database constraint to a business stakeholder and a business rule to a developer with equal clarity.
Adaptability:
Comfortable with the ambiguity that often comes with discovering "hidden" logic in legacy systems.
Servant Leadership:
A focus on empowering the team rather than just managing a task list.
Domain:
Enterprise Platform Modernization (Legacy to Cloud/Microservices)
Location:
Pittsburgh, PA/Dallas, TX
Type:
Full-Time
Role Overview
We are seeking a versatile
BSA/Scrum Master
to join our Platform Modernization team. You will play a dual role: as a
BSA , you will dissect complex legacy system logic and translate it into modern, scalable requirements; as a
Scrum Master , you will facilitate Agile ceremonies and remove technical blockers for a high-performing engineering team. The ideal candidate understands that "modernization" isn't just a tech upgrade—it’s a shift in mindset, architecture, and delivery speed.
Key Responsibilities
1. Systems Analysis & Requirements (BSA)
Legacy Decomposition:
Analyze existing monolithic systems, databases, and business logic to document "as-is" states.
Modernization Mapping:
Map legacy functions to "to-be" cloud-native architectures (Microservices, APIs, Event-driven designs).
User Story Engineering:
Write high-quality User Stories with clear Acceptance Criteria (AC) that account for technical debt and platform scalability.
Data Migration Logic:
Collaborate with data engineers to define mapping rules and validation logic for moving data from legacy schemas to modern structures.
2. Agile Delivery & Coaching (Scrum Master)
Ceremony Facilitation:
Lead Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Reviews, and Retrospectives with a focus on continuous improvement.
Impediment Removal:
Proactively identify and clear "modernization-specific" blockers (e.g., environment access, API dependencies, security compliance hurdles).
Backlog Health:
Partner with Product Owners to prioritize technical debt alongside new feature development.
Metric Tracking:
Use JIRA/Azure DevOps to track Velocity, Burndown, and Cycle Time to predict delivery timelines accurately.
Technical Skills & Qualifications
Modernization Expertise:
Experience with projects involving Cloud Migration (AWS/Azure/GCP), API First strategies, or Monolith-to-Microservices transitions.
Technical Literacy:
Ability to read SQL queries, understand API contracts (Swagger/OpenAPI), and discuss architectural diagrams with developers.
Documentation:
Proficiency in Confluence, Lucidchart, or Visio for process mapping and system flowcharts.
Agile Tools:
Expert-level knowledge of
JIRA
or
Azure DevOps (ADO) .
Preferred Experience
Years of Experience:
5+ years in a BSA or Scrum Master role within a technical environment.
Certifications:
CSM (Certified Scrum Master), PSM, or CSPO. Cloud certifications (AWS Cloud Practitioner) are a huge plus.
Industry Context:
Experience in highly regulated industries (Finance, Healthcare, Insurance) where modernization involves complex compliance requirements.
Soft Skills
The "Translator" Ability:
Can explain a technical database constraint to a business stakeholder and a business rule to a developer with equal clarity.
Adaptability:
Comfortable with the ambiguity that often comes with discovering "hidden" logic in legacy systems.
Servant Leadership:
A focus on empowering the team rather than just managing a task list.