Fulfills the duties of a Scrum Master, which covers: o Enforce the rules of Scrum o Helps the team to self-organize and work effectively within the Scrum framework o Facilitates different events and makes it effective o Helps keep a Development Team working at its highest level of productivity o Protects the team from both internal and external distractions o Holds the Scrum Team accountable to its working agreements, Scrum values, and to the Scrum framework itself
Researches and analyzes improvement opportunities; Conducts analysis, prepares recommendations, and facilitates efficiency enhancements
Facilitates refinement of business requirement documents and specifications in collaboration with System Analysts and Business Analysts
Analyzes data and works with management to develop creative solutions; Assists in the review of readiness and break down of stories supporting an iterative and incremental delivery model
Communicates and negotiates effectively with the business to clarify needs vs. wants/likes in order to balance business direction/requirements with cost of development as well as risks
Supports a positive and collaborative digital delivery culture with a philosophy of continuous improvement, development, innovation and excellence, while remaining in compliance with the bank’s policies and procedures and upholding the highest standards of professional conduct.
Requirements
Qualifications:
A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in software development or IT project management is required
Educational Attainment/ Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related
Knowledge of Agile methodologies and Scrum framework
Ability to facilitate and lead Scrum ceremonies (daily stand-up, sprint planning, retrospectives, etc.)
Good understanding of project management and experience in managing cross-functional teams
Understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC)
Knowledge of project management tools (JIRA, Trello, etc.)
Understanding of DevOps practices and tools
Knowledge of banking systems and regulations
Scrum certification (such as Professional Scrum Master, Certified Scrum Master, PMI Agile Certified Practitioner)