IT Development Lead / Scrum Master

Quest Global; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Global in Bengaluru seeks an IT Development Lead / Scrum Master to plan, organize, and coordinate IT development workloads for timely software delivery. You will facilitate Agile practices, manage sprint activities, and ensure collaboration among developers, stakeholders, product owners, and support teams.

The role emphasizes Agile excellence, continuous improvement, and strong leadership to deliver high-quality solutions across projects in diverse industries, with opportunities to drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Engineering or related field.
• Scrum Master Certification (CSM, PSM, SAFe, or equivalent) preferred.
• Experience with IT development teams in Agile environments.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prioritize, and allocate development tasks across IT development teams.
• Manage sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Coordinate SDLC activities and ensure timely delivery of software applications.
• Monitor workload, capacity, and project delivery timelines.
• Ensure development, testing, and deployment meet requirements and quality standards.
• Provide status updates and manage risks, dependencies, and KPIs.

Skills

Leadership

Planning and Prioritization

Communication

Problem Solving

Delivery and Results Orientation

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Engineering

CSM/PSM/SAFe certification (preferred)

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

Git

Job description

Job Requirements

At Quest Global, it’s not just what we do but how and why we do it that makes us different. With over 25 years as an engineering services provider, we believe in the power of doing things differently to make the impossible possible. Our people are driven by the desire to make the world a better place—to make a positive difference that contributes to a brighter future. We bring together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals who are empowered by an intentional workplace culture, to solve problems better and faster.

Role Overview

The IT Development Lead / Scrum Master is responsible for planning, organizing, and coordinating the workload of IT developers to ensure the timely delivery of software applications, enhancements, and digital solutions. The role facilitates Agile development practices, manages sprint activities, prioritizes development tasks, and ensures effective collaboration between developers, business stakeholders, product owners, and support teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, prioritize, and allocate development tasks across IT development teams.


• Manage sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.


• Coordinate software development activities throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).


• Monitor team workload, resource capacity, and project delivery timelines.


• Ensure timely development, testing, and deployment of applications and enhancements.


• Track progress, risks, dependencies, and development KPIs.


• Remove blockers and support developers in resolving technical and process issues.


• Collaborate with business users, product owners, architects, QA, and infrastructure teams.


• Promote Agile best practices, continuous improvement, and high-performance teamwork.


• Ensure development deliverables meet quality, security, and business requirements.


• Provide project status reports and delivery updates to management.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.


• Scrum Master Certification (CSM, PSM, SAFe, or equivalent) preferred.


• Experience working with IT development teams in an Agile environment.

We are known for our extraordinary people who make the impossible possible every day. Questians are driven by hunger, humility, and aspiration. We believe that our company culture is the key to our ability to make a true difference in every industry we reach. Our teams regularly invest time and dedicated effort into internal culture work, ensuring that all voices are heard.

We wholeheartedly believe in the diversity of thought that comes with fostering a culture rooted in respect, where everyone belongs, is valued, and feels inspired to share their ideas. We know embracing our unique differences makes us better, and that solving the worlds hardest engineering problems requires diverse ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds. We shine the brightest when we tap into the many dimensions that thrive across over 21,000 difference-makers in our workplace.

Work Experience

• Agile Scrum & Kanban Methodologies


• IT Development Project Management


• Sprint & Backlog Management


• Resource and Capacity Planning


• Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)


• Jira, Azure DevOps, Git


• Stakeholder Management, Risk & Issue Management and Team Leadership and Coordination

Key Competencies

• Leadership and Team Management


• Planning and Prioritization


• Communication and Collaboration


• Problem Solving and Decision Making


• Delivery and Results Orientation


• Continuous Improvement Mindset

Success Criteria

• Ensure effective workload management and optimal utilization of IT development resources.


• Deliver software projects and sprint commitments on time while maintaining quality and stakeholder satisfaction.