Scrum Master - Banking

VAM Systems; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider in the UAE is seeking an experienced Scrum Master to optimize the team's performance. The successful candidate will ensure adherence to Scrum processes, facilitate necessary ceremonies, and remove any impediments to progress. Ideal applicants must have a strong background in agile methodologies, a minimum of 3 years' experience as a Scrum Master, and practice in the banking sector. This full-time position is not remote and requires a joining time frame of up to one month.

Qualifications

• 3 years as a Scrum Master/Project lead working with dedicated agile teams using Scrum or Kanban.
• 2 years of working as a project lead/project manager.
• Strong understanding and experience with software and product development.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Scrum process adherence and encourage continuous improvement.
• Facilitate daily scrum rituals and planning sessions.
• Remove impediments that hinder team progress.

Skills

Scrum Master methodologies

Agile best practices

Team self-organization

Project management

Problem-solving

Education

Professional Certification in Scrum methodologies

Job description

Role Purpose

• The Scrum Master ensures that the Scrum process is used as intended.
• Keep the Development Team in alignment with the Scrum framework values and principles and ensure the team is focused on continuous improvement
• Enforces daily builds to detect early issues in the compiled and aggregated code as well as in the functionality delivered.
• Facilitate Daily Scrums, Sprint Planning, Product Backlog refinement, Sprint Reviews, Sprint Retrospectives, release planning and other team activities as required
• Encourage team self‑organization & empowerment
• Share new industry Agile best practices
• Facilitate Retrospectives which generate new ideas for process improvement
• Ensure preparation for planning through effective Product Backlog refinement sessions
• Ensure planning meetings fully prepare the team for the upcoming Sprints and release
• Actively remove impediments that slow any aspect of the Development Team's efforts
• Work closely with the Technical Delivery Manager, Program Manager and Business Experts to ensure visibility and resolution of technical and business challenges
• Previous experience required (if any)
• 3 years as a Scrum Master/Project lead working with dedicated agile teams using Scrum or Kanban.
• 2 years of working as a project lead/project manager.
• Strong understanding and experience with software and product development.
• Professional Certification in Scrum methodologies
• Experienced and have practiced Scrum Master Methodologies and project management in Banking.

Joining time frame: 2 weeks (maximum 1 month)

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime