Scrum Master Position
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Scrum Master to facilitate the agile process for our development teams within our Financial Services Advisory Practice.
The successful candidate will work in an agile team environment to design and execute web and mobile products, as well as business-critical applications supported by technical and business experts.
Key Responsibilities:
* Enforce and promote Scrum disciplines
* Ensure the team is delivering and aligned on project vision and goals
* Promote a healthy team environment and remove impediments
* Organize and run daily stand-ups
* Keep the IT team focused on sprint plan and support regular reviews
* Ensure stakeholders are up to speed on IT team progress
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will require:
* A 2.1 or higher degree in a related discipline from an academic institution; a master's degree is desirable
* 5+ years of experience in the role of Scrum Master, XP coach, or Agile servant leader
* 5+ years of experience in a leadership or technical role in software or systems development
* A track record of delivering complex projects through agile processes
* Understanding of DevOps concepts
* Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
* Background in retail financial services
* Familiarity with Kanban