Scrum Master

Basic Purpose
Reporting to the Release Train Engineer, the Scrum Master works closely with the Release Train Engineer, Project Manager, and Product Owner to prioritize and lead delivery of the initiative s capabilities by removing impediments, facilitating team meetings and events, and fostering an environment for high performance. The Scrum Master manages a continuous workflow of their team. They advocate, adopt and coach their team on lean, agile and scrum practices. Lead the most complex, essential projects with minimal supervision and wide latitude for independent judgment. Reserved for the most highly skilled practitioners with direct accountability for results. Individual contributor and mentor to more junior staff.

Responsibilities:
Exhibit behaviors of a Lean-Agile Leader through mindset; helps the team embrace SAFe core values, adopt and apply SAFe principles and implement SAFe practices
Support the team rules of Scrum, eliminate impediments and lead the team in efforts for relentless improvement and heightened efficiency
Ensure technology and service delivery roadmap support the solution strategy and are sustainable to meet the needs of the various solutions being delivered on that product
Facilitate the team s progress toward team goals; utilizing the current Program Increment (PI) Objectives as Iteration Goals
Ensure that goals, scope and product backlog items are understood and can be fulfilled by team members
Collaborate with Product Owner/Product Manager, customers and developers to identify and clarify scope of problems/issues in terms of business/systems requirements and processes
Support the team s efforts to continuously improve communications and relationships with other delivery teams; represent the team in the Scrum of Scrums (SoS), helping the team remain aware of engagement opportunities and program effectiveness
Engage in challenging the old norms of development to improve performance in the areas of quality, predictability, flow, and velocity
Support software development teams in applying the Scrum framework
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications and Education Requirements:
2-3 years of experience with CI/CD framework and DevOps methodologies
5+ years of experience with Microsoft Azure
5+ years of experience with Azure DevOps and Azure boards
Ability to collaborate with product owners/product managers and/or users to understand business needs and translating them into features and user stories.
3-5 years experience with writing use cases and requirements, features and user stories, to include acceptance criteria and definition of done.
3-5 years experience in process mapping and technical writing.
Ability to research, analyze, and document all aspects of existing vs. new practices, workflows and procedures.
5-10 years deep functional and technical expertise in at least 1 analytics or business intelligence application or product
Significant project management experience, as well as strong fundamentals in advanced analytics, data integration, and visualization
Experienced in Cloud Application (e.g. Azure, Data Bricks)
Proficient in software development and system administration
Significant experience in resource allocation and management
Extensive experience in leading, guiding and coaching professional staff
Significant experience leading agile development teams and facilitating team meetings in Agile environment
Expert knowledge of development or operations framework methodologies, including Agile principles
Advanced database and presentation software skills
Advanced research, analytical, and problem solving skills
Advanced skill in building strategic and execution focused plans and alliances with partner leadership
Desired Qualifications and Education Requirements:
Advanced degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
CSM and/or PMI-ACP certification
In-depth knowledge and experience in Banking/Finance/Investments, familiar with terminology, concepts and business processes and systems
Familiarity with industry standards and regulations

A Scrum Master facilitates the Scrum process, removes impediments, and ensures teams adhere to Agile principles for optimal performance.

1. Strong knowledge of Scrum and Agile methodologies
2. Excellent facilitation and conflict resolution skills
3. Experience with Scrum tools and techniques
4, Experience with budgeting and accounting operations
5. Experience in process improvement activities