Scrum Master (Banking Industry)

White Cloak Technologies, Inc.; Makati; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

White Cloak Technologies, Inc. seeks a Scrum Master to guide IT squads in delivering critical software products through solid Scrum practices in Manila/Makati. The role collaborates with IT and business owners to improve team performance, iterative delivery, and compliance with bank policies.

The successful candidate will facilitate ceremonies, protect productivity, drive continuous improvement, and ensure alignment with SDLC and regulatory requirements in a banking environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' software development or IT project management experience.
• Knowledge of Agile/Scrum and ability to facilitate daily, planning, and retrospective ceremonies.
• Project management understanding and experience managing cross-functional teams.
• Understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC).

Responsibilities

• Scrum leadership: uphold framework and agreements, enable self-organization, facilitate ceremonies, protect productivity.
• Continuous improvement: research opportunities, analyze performance, recommend and facilitate efficiency enhancements.
• Requirements refinement: collaborate with analysts on business documents, specifications, and story readiness.
• Data and iterative delivery: analyze data, develop solutions, and break down stories.
• Business alignment: negotiate needs versus preferences, balancing direction, development costs, and risks.
• Delivery culture and compliance: promote collaboration, innovation, excellence, and adherence to bank policies.

Skills

Agile/Scrum

Cross-functional leadership

SDLC understanding

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Software Engineering

Tools

JIRA

Trello

DevOps tools

Job description

The Scrum Master guides IT squads in delivering important products and services through effective Scrum practices. Working with IT and business owners, the role supports team performance, iterative delivery, continuous improvement, and compliance with bank policies.

Roles & Responsibilities

1. Scrum leadership: uphold framework and agreements, enable self-organization, facilitate ceremonies, protect productivity.

2. Continuous improvement: research opportunities, analyze performance, recommend and facilitate efficiency enhancements.

3. Requirements refinement: collaborate with analysts on business documents, specifications, and story readiness.

4. Data and iterative delivery: analyze data, develop solutions, and break down stories.

5. Business alignment: negotiate needs versus preferences, balancing direction, development costs, and risks.

6. Delivery culture and compliance: promote collaboration, innovation, excellence, and adherence to bank policies.

Required Qualifications

1. 3-5 years' software development or IT project management experience.

2. Knowledge of Agile/Scrum and ability to facilitate daily, planning, and retrospective ceremonies.

3. Project management understanding and experience managing cross-functional teams.

4. Understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC).

Preferred Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or related field.

2. Scrum certification, such as PSM, CSM, or PMI-ACP.

3. Familiarity with project tools (JIRA/Trello) and DevOps practices/tools.

4. Knowledge of banking systems and regulations.