TD&E-FS-Technical Scrum Master- Senior

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Hyderabad; Hybrid; INR 1,800,000 - 3,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Total Rewards program

Medical and dental coverage

Job summary

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd is seeking a Specialist II, Technical Scrum Lead to steer cross-functional agile teams and align technology outcomes with business goals in a dynamic environment.

You will coach teams on agile practices, remove blockers, and facilitate ceremonies while collaborating with product owners and stakeholders to optimize delivery and velocity.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant work experience in Agile project management, Scrum Master roles, or technical leadership.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Strong expertise in Scrum, Kanban and SAFe frameworks, with deep Agile principles.
• Hands-on experience with JIRA, Confluence, Azure DevOps and other Agile tools.
• Proficiency in coding concepts including Java, Angular, Node.js, Postman, Cucumber, AWS and SQL.
• Familiarity with GitHub, Bitbucket, Bamboo, TDD/BDD and monitoring tools like Splunk/Honeycomb.
• AWS Cloud Practitioner certification and Professional Scrum Master (CSM, PSM, SAFe) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional agile teams in iterative technology development.
• Coach teams on agile best practices to improve maturity.
• Collaborate with product owners to align technology outcomes with business goals.
• Remove roadblocks and ensure resources and support for teams.
• Manage stakeholder expectations around scope, schedule and budget.
• Facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews and retrospectives.
• Assist teams in estimating deliverables and increasing velocity.
• Maintain product and sprint backlogs aligned with business needs.
• Apply agile methods to integrate changing inputs into product development.
• Mentor and drive organizational agility on special projects.

Skills

Agile project management

Scrum Master

Technical leadership

Java

Angular

Node.js

Postman

Cucumber

AWS

SQL queries

Jira

Confluence

Azure DevOps

CI/CD tools

GitHub

Bitbucket

Bamboo

TDD/BDD

Splunk

Honeycomb

Education

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

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Azure DevOps

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.

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.

Fueled by strategic investment in technology and innovation, Client Technology seeks to drive growth opportunities and solve complex business problems for our clients through building a robust platform for business and powerful product engine that are vital to innovation at scale. As part of Client Technology, you’ll work with technologists and business experts, blending EY’s deep industry knowledge and innovative ideas with our platforms, capabilities, and technical expertise. As a catalyst for change and growth, you’ll be at the forefront of integrating emerging technologies from AI to Data Analytics into every corner of what we do at EY. That means more growth for you, exciting learning opportunities, career choices, and the chance to make a real impact.

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

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.

EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities including veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and either need assistance applying online or need to request an accommodation during any part of the application process, please call 1-800-EY-HELP3, select Option 2 for candidate related inquiries, then select Option 1 for candidate queries and finally select Option 2 for candidates with an inquiry which will route you to EY’s Talent Shared Services Team (TSS) or email the TSS at [e-mail] .