Technical Scrum Master || Onsite in Plano, TX || W2

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Scrum Master with a strong background in the Banking or Financial Services domain. The successful candidate will work with cross-functional teams to drive Agile practices and ensure timely delivery of high-quality banking applications and services. You will be a key player in fostering an Agile culture and optimizing the performance of Scrum teams within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate Agile ceremonies (Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Sprint Reviews, Retrospectives) for banking and financial service application teams.

• Collaborate with Product Owners to maintain a well-groomed and prioritized backlog aligned with banking product goals.

• Remove blockers and ensure smooth delivery of compliance-driven and high-security applications.

• Coach and mentor Agile team members, focusing on continuous delivery and Agile maturity.

• Track team metrics (velocity, burndown, etc.) and report progress to banking stakeholders and program managers.

• Act as a Scrum advocate while collaborating with other Agile teams working on core banking, digital banking, or payments platforms.

• Ensure alignment with regulatory and compliance requirements common to the BFSI sector.

• Coordinate with DevOps and QA teams to integrate Agile testing and CI/CD practices.

• Promote a culture of transparency, collaboration, and innovation
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Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor''s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline.

• 6+ years of experience as a Scrum Master, preferably in the banking or financial services industry.

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), or equivalent Agile certification.

• Hands-on experience with Agile tools such as Jira, Confluence, or Azure DevOps.

• Solid understanding of banking operations, core banking systems, or digital banking platforms.

• Strong knowledge of Agile and Lean methodologies.

• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and servant leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with Regulatory and Compliance teams (e.g., PCI-DSS, RBI guidelines).

• Knowledge of scaled Agile frameworks such as SAFe or LeSS.

• Familiarity with microservices, APIs, and cloud-based banking platforms.

• Prior experience working with distributed Agile teams.