TD&E-FS-Technical Scrum Master- Senior

EY; Hyderabad; Hybrid; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Flexible vacation policy

Total Rewards package

Job summary

EY seeks a Specialist II, Technical Scrum Lead to drive Agile adoption within technology teams. You’ll facilitate ceremonies, coach teams, and ensure alignment with business goals while removing blockers and improving delivery velocity.

The role requires strong Scrum/SAFe expertise, hands-on tool experience (JIRA, Confluence, Azure DevOps) and a background in software development with Java, Angular or Node.js. EY offers a hybrid work model and a comprehensive Total Rewards package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Agile project management or tech leadership.
• B.E./B.Tech in CS/IT or related field.
• Strong Scrum, Kanban and SAFe knowledge with practical application.
• Hands-on with JIRA, Confluence, Azure DevOps and similar tools.
• Proficient in Java, Angular, Node.js, API testing and SQL.
• Experience with Git workflows and CI/CD tools; dashboards experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional agile teams in iterative tech development.
• Coach teams on agile maturity and best practices.
• Collaborate with product owners to align outcomes with business goals.
• Remove roadblocks and manage scope, schedule, and budget transparently.
• Facilitate daily standups, planning, reviews and retrospectives.
• Help teams estimate, improve velocity and efficiency.
• Maintain product and sprint backlogs aligned to evolving needs.
• Apply agile methods to adapt to changing inputs and conditions.
• Mentor as agile champion and participate in special projects.

Skills

Agile project management

Scrum Master

SAFe framework

JIRA

Confluence

Azure DevOps

Java

Angular

Node.js

Postman

Cucumber

AWS

SQL queries

GitHub

Bitbucket

Bamboo

TDD/BDD

Splunk

Honeycomb

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science/IT

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Azure DevOps

GitHub

Bitbucket

Bamboo

Postman

Cucumber

AWS

Splunk

Honeycomb

Job description

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world.

Technology Consulting

Title: Specialist II, Technical Scrum Lead

EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. Technology is at the heart of what we do and deliver at EY. Technology solutions are integrated in the client services we deliver and are key to our innovation as an organization.

EY Technology

Technology has always been at the heart of what we do and deliver at EY. We need technology to keep an organization the size of ours working efficiently. We have 250,000 people in more than 140 countries, all of whom rely on secure technology to be able to do their job every single day. Everything from the laptops we use, to the ability to work remotely on our mobile devices and connecting our people and our clients, to enabling hundreds of internal tools and external solutions delivered to our clients. Technology solutions are integrated in the client services we deliver and is key to us being more innovative as an organization.

Client Technology (CT)

CT focuses on developing new technology services for our clients. It enables EY to identify new technology-based opportunities faster and pursue those opportunities more rapidly.

Enterprise Workplace Technology (EWT)

EWT supports our Core Business Services functions and will deliver fit‑for‑purpose technology infrastructure at the cheapest possible cost for quality services. EWT will also support our internal technology needs by focusing on a better user experience.

Information Security (Info Sec)

Info Sec prevents, detects, responds and mitigates cyber‑risk, protecting EY and client data, and our information management systems.

The opportunity

The Technical Scrum Lead, Specialist is responsible for driving Agile adoption and execution within technology teams, ensuring efficient sprint execution and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. This role involves facilitating Agile ceremonies, such as sprint planning, daily stand‑ups, sprint reviews and retrospectives, to keep teams aligned and productive.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead cross‑functional agile teams in iterative technology development, ensuring smooth collaboration and adherence to Agile/Scrum principles.
• Coach teams on best practices, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improving agile maturity.
• Work closely with product owners and stakeholders to define, prioritize and align technology‑related outcomes with business goals.
• Identify and proactively remove roadblocks that hinder project progress, ensuring teams have the necessary resources and support.
• Manage stakeholder expectations by maintaining transparency around scope, schedule and budget while effectively addressing concerns.
• Facilitate key agile ceremonies such as daily stand‑ups, sprint planning, reviews and retrospectives to ensure alignment and continuous improvement.
• Assist teams in estimating deliverables, increasing velocity and identifying opportunities for efficiency.
• Maintain product and sprint backlogs, ensuring tasks are documented, prioritized and aligned with evolving business needs.
• Apply agile methodologies to integrate changing customer inputs and business conditions into technology‑related product development.
• Serve as a mentor, thought leader and agile champion, participating in special projects to drive organizational agility.

Skills And Attributes For Success

• A team player with strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills
• Constantly updating yourself about new technologies in the market
• A winning personality and the ability to become a trusted advisor to the stakeholders

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience, with at least 5 years in Agile project management, Scrum Master roles, or technical leadership in software development.
• Bachelor's degree (B.E./B.Tech) in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Strong expertise in Scrum, Kanban and SAFe frameworks, with a deep understanding of Agile principles and best practices.
• Hands‑on experience with JIRA, Confluence, Azure DevOps and other Agile project management tools.
• Proficiency in coding and technical concepts, including Java, Angular, Node.js, POSTMAN, CUCUMBER, AWS and SQL queries.
• Familiarity with version control and CI/CD tools such as GitHub, Bitbucket, Bamboo, TDD/BDD and monitoring tools like Splunk and Honeycomb.
• Experience in monitoring and refining dashboards, optimizing workflows, and driving continuous process improvements in Agile environments.
• AWS Cloud Practitioner certification and Professional Scrum Master (CSM, PSM, SAFe) certification is preferred.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Strong verbal and written communication, facilitation, relationship‑building, presentation and negotiation skills.
• Be highly flexible, adaptable, and creative.
• Comfortable interacting with senior executives (within the firm and at the client)

What We Look For

• Strong teamwork, work ethic, product mindset, client centricity and a relentless commitment to EY values.

What Working At EY Offers

We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well‑being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:

• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

What We Offer You

• The hourly pay range for this job, in the US, is $XXX per hour. Individual salaries are based on education, geographic location, and alignment to the market data.
• If you join EY full time after your internship, we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. In addition, our Total Rewards package for full time hires includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
• Join us in our team‑led and leader‑enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40‑60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.
• Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well‑being

We value your application

• To make the most of your application experience, please limit yourself to two applications within a six‑month period.
• Applications to EY are reviewed by a dedicated member of our early careers team.
• You may receive outreach from an EY Recruiter to discuss your application and interests.

EY focuses on high‑ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities.

EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law.

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