Associate Scrum Master

At YPrime, we help our clients in the pharma and biotech industries to collect data from patients using mobile devices, assign patients to study treatment groups, and dispense clinical trial drugs and supplies using web apps.  We’re supporting life-altering research, one project at a time. 

Is your career in its prime?  It could be! 

YPrime’s Innovation team is searching for an Associate Scrum Master.  You’ll be based in our Malvern, Pennsylvania headquarters. 

Does our mission sound like something you can get behind?  If so, here’s what we need from you: 

• Bachelor's degree in a Computer Science or related technical discipline or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of Agile techniques: User stories, Continuous Integration, ATDD, TDD, Continuous Testing, Pairing, Automated Testing, Agile Games
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of Scrum theory, rules, and practices
• Ability to create useful, reliable and practical plans for software development projects
• Clear and concise communication, ensuring stakeholders and executives have a clear view of product roadmap

Here are some more details about the job: 

• You'll ensure the correct use of scrum process
• You'll work with product owner to groom product backlogs ahead of upcoming sprints
• You'll organize and facilitate daily scrum, sprint planning, sprint demo and retrospective meetings
• You'll facilitate demo and decision-making processes to ensure visibility into product progress
• You'll work with technical staff to make products easier to use and thus need fewer instructions
• You'll study product samples and talk with product designers and developers

Have these things too? Even better! 

• Scrum Master certification a plus
• Expertise in estimation and planning 

What are the YPrime Perks? 

• Generous paid time off 
• Comprehensive benefits package largely subsidized by YPrime 
• 401(k) with company match 
• Flexible working arrangements with an emphasis on work/life balance 
• Friendly, smart, passionate and hard-working coworkers 
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement