Scrum Master - Southington, United States - Data Pioneer Inc

Data Pioneer Inc

Verified Company

Southington, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Job Title:
Scrum Master with Banking Domain Experience

Location:
Southington, CT

Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master with specialized knowledge in the banking domain to join our dynamic team.
This role requires excellent communication skills, a deep understanding of the banking industry, and a passion for fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

Lead and facilitate Agile ceremonies including daily standups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
Guide the development teams on Agile principles and practices, fostering a culture of selforganization, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Identify and remove impediments or blockers that hinder the team's progress, escalating issues when necessary.
Act as a liaison between development teams and stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment on project goals, priorities, and progress.
Identify and mitigate risks related to project delivery, ensuring timely resolution to minimize impact on project timelines and objectives.
Track and analyze key Agile metrics such as velocity, burndown charts, and sprint progress, providing regular reports to stakeholders and leadership.
Drive a culture of continuous improvement within the teams, facilitating retrospectives and implementing action items to address areas of improvement.
Foster collaboration and crossfunctional teamwork, encouraging open communication and knowledge sharing among team members.
Embrace change and adapt Agile practices to suit the needs of the team and project, while adhering to Agile principles and values.
Develop a solid understanding of the technical aspects of the projects to effectively support the development teams in overcoming technical challenges.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent Agile certification.
Minimum of 9 years of experience as a Scrum Master in a software development environment, preferably within the banking or financial services industry.
Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and Scrum framework.
Excellent communication, facilitation, and conflictresolution skills.
Deep knowledge of banking processes, regulations, and industry trends.
Proven ability to coach and mentor development teams for high performance.
Experience with Agile tools such as JIRA, Confluence, or similar.
Ability to thrive in a fastpaced, dynamic environment and effectively manage multiple priorities.
Strong analytical and problemsolving skills.
Passion for continuous learning and selfimprovement.

Preferred Qualifications:

Advanced Agile certifications such as Certified Scrum Professional (CSP) or Agile Certified Coach (ACC).
Familiarity with banking software systems and technologies.
Experience working with distributed or remote teams.
Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements in the banking industry.

Job Type:
Contract

Pay:
$ $45.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule: