Scrum Master

Persistent Systems; Pune District; Hybrid; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Long Service awards

Insurance coverage

Higher education sponsorship

Accessible office

Job summary

Persistent Systems Limited in Pune seeks an experienced Scrum Master to lead Agile delivery across enterprise programs in Transaction Banking and Corporate Banking. You will mentor teams, drive SAFe practices, and govern delivery while coordinating with Product Owners and engineering teams.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, risk management, and transparency through metrics. Hybrid work model; 5–8 years IT experience and SAFe Scrum Master certification preferred, with exposure to large

Qualifications

• 5-8 years IT experience with Scrum Master or Agile Delivery Lead role.
• SAFe Scrum Master certification or equivalent Agile certification.
• Experience in Transaction Banking or Corporate Banking environments.
• Strong knowledge of Agile values, Scrum, Lean, Kanban and SAFe.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies and Agile delivery processes across programs.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Engineering, QA and stakeholders.
• Drive SAFe practices, manage dependencies and risks.
• Support sprint and release planning, and roadmap execution.
• Monitor velocity, delivery metrics, and team health; report transparently.
• Coach teams on Agile values and continuous improvement.

Skills

Scrum Master

Agile Delivery

SAFe

Stakeholder mgmt

Team coaching

Tools

Jira

Job description

We are an AI-led, platform-driven Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization partner, combining deep technical expertise and industry experience to help our clients anticipate what’s next. Our offerings and proven solutions create a unique competitive advantage for our clients by giving them the power to see beyond and rise above. We work with many industry-leading organizations across the world, including 18 of the Fortune 50 companies, 7 of the 10 top US banks, 9 of the 10 technology companies, and numerous innovators across the healthcare ecosystem.

Our disruptor’s mindset, commitment to client success, and agility to thrive in the dynamic environment have enabled us to sustain our growth momentum. Persistent has been recognized across top industry platforms for innovation, leadership, and inclusion. We have delivered 26sequential quarters of growth with $487.6M in Q4 FY26 revenue, up 7.8% Q-o-Q and 20.0% Y-o-Y. Our 29,500+global team members, located in 21 countries, have been instrumental in helping the market leaders transform their industries. We received five awards at the ISG (Information Services Group) Provider Lens™ Awards 2026 and, for the second year in a row, were awarded the Growth Honor of the Year at the Everest Group Elevate 2026.

AboutPosition:

We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master with a strong background in Transaction Banking and Corporate Banking to lead Agile delivery initiatives across enterprise programs. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in Scrum, SAFe, Agile transformation, stakeholder management, and delivery governance. This role will be responsible for enabling high-performing teams, driving Agile best practices, managing dependencies, and ensuring successful delivery of business-critical banking applications and platforms.

• Location: Pune
• Experience: Between 5 to 8 Years
• Job Type: Full Time Employment

WhatYou'llDo:

• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Backlog Refinement, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.
• Collaborate closely with Product Owners, Engineering Teams, QA Teams, Business Stakeholders, and Technology Leaders.
• Drive Agile delivery execution and ensure alignment with Scrum and SAFe frameworks.
• Support sprint planning, release planning, and roadmap execution activities.
• Identify, track, and facilitate resolution of risks, impediments, blockers, and cross-team dependencies.
• Monitor team velocity, sprint progress, delivery metrics, and overall team health.
• Ensure transparency through effective reporting, dashboards, and stakeholder communication.
• Coordinate with multiple teams to improve collaboration and delivery predictability.
• Facilitate release readiness reviews and support successful product deployments.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives through retrospectives and process optimization.
• Help Product Owners manage and prioritize product backlogs effectively.
• Promote Agile best practices, quality standards, and delivery excellence across teams.
• Support Agile maturity assessments and organizational Agile transformation initiatives.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.

ExpertiseYou'llBring:

• 5-8 years of overall IT experience with significant experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Delivery Lead.
• Strong experience facilitating Scrum ceremonies and Agile delivery processes.
• SAFe Scrum Master certification or equivalent Agile certification.
• Proven experience working within Transaction Banking or Corporate Banking environments.
• Deep understanding of Agile, Scrum, Lean, Kanban, and SAFe principles.
• Experience managing multiple Agile teams and coordinating cross-functional delivery activities.
• Strong ability to identify and remove team impediments and delivery bottlenecks.
• Experience managing risks, dependencies, issues, and escalation processes.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience working with Product Owners to manage backlogs, priorities, and sprint planning activities.
• Ability to coach teams on Agile values, principles, and continuous improvement practices.
• Experience tracking Agile metrics such as velocity, burn-down, burn-up, and release progress.
• Strong facilitation, conflict resolution, and team coaching capabilities.
• Experience working within complex enterprise environments and large-scale Agile programs.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships across business and technology teams.
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
• Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
• Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents

Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.

• We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
• Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
• If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment.

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"Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind."