Scrum Master

  • Ireland
  • EUR 577.5 Daily
  • Contract
  • Discipline: Change and Transformation
  • Ref: 48221
Job Description:
Our client, a global financial services client has an exciting opportunity for a Scrum Master to join their team. You will become part of a squad dedicated to delivering an optimized account management experience for both users and clients, as well as the business.



The Expertise We’re Looking For:
  • Degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
  • 6+ years of industry experience in a software development environment and 4+ years of experience in a Scrum Master role
  • Experience in large-scale software projects, particularly in requirements gathering and systems analysis and design (preferred but not essential)
  • Familiarity with full-stack software technologies (web, middle-tier, database) and/or service-oriented architecture is a plus
  • Proficiency and experience with agile practices, processes, and artifacts, and the ability to apply Scrum methodologies in a software development environment
  • Strong ability to interpret agile metrics to identify and drive improvement opportunities, with a proven passion for mentoring and supporting teams
  • Experience using tools such as JIRA and JIRA Align, with an in-depth understanding of JIRA Scrum Boards
  • Experience working in a scaled agile environment, collaborating with other Scrum Masters, Squad Leaders, and teams to ensure work is planned, aligned, and dependencies are managed
  • Expertise in tracking and reporting on team progress within a scaled agile environment
  • Scrum Master certification (CSM/PSM) preferred
  • Financial services experience is a bonus but not required

The Purpose of Your Role:
  • Serve as the Scrum Master for a squad responsible for providing an optimized authorization experience for users, clients, and the business. The squad is distributed across multiple locations, including Ireland and the US.
  • Guide the squad in agile values, practices, and processes to ensure the team remains fully functional, productive, and focused on sprint goals.
  • Facilitate all Scrum events, including sprint planning, daily Scrum, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives.
  • Collaborate with the squad and the product area to resolve challenges and remove impediments.
  • Participate in scaled agile events, such as Scrum of Scrums, and occasionally facilitate or coordinate these events.
  • Engage in your Scrum Master chapter, contributing to and driving best practices.
  • Build positive relationships within and across teams.
To learn more about this role, apply directly or get in touch at Ricky.brereton@nicollcurtin.com

 

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