Scrum Master

TalentBridge; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 79,900 - 82,656; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company is looking for an experienced Scrum Master in Irving, TX. This role requires leading Agile ceremonies, ensuring adherence to SDLC governance, and managing delivery risks within a regulated environment. Candidates must have over 4 years of Scrum / Agile experience and a strong background in banking or financial services. The position offers competitive pay at $58-60/hr for a 9+ month contract to hire role.

Qualifications

• 4+ years Scrum / Agile experience.
• Strong SDLC experience within banking or financial services.
• Experience working in regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead Agile ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Standups, Retrospectives).
• Ensure adherence to enterprise SDLC lifecycle and governance.
• Drive Agile best practices in a regulated environment.

Skills

Scrum / Agile experience

Stakeholder management

Delivery execution

Risk management

Jira

Tools

Jira

Agile tools

Job description

Job Title: Scrum Master

Location: Irving, TX, 75039

Job Type: 9+ Months contract to hire role

Max Pay Rate: $58-60/hr

Candidates must have prior experience working within a large banking or financial institution SDLC framework. This role requires ownership of SDLC governance and delivery processes for the product.

Role Overview

Seeking an experienced Scrum Master to support Agile delivery and SDLC governance within a regulated financial services environment. This role will lead Agile ceremonies, manage delivery risks, and ensure adherence to enterprise SDLC standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Agile ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Retrospectives, Reviews)
• Ensure adherence to enterprise SDLC lifecycle and governance
• Own and drive product-level SDLC execution and compliance
• Identify, track, and resolve risks, blockers, and delivery issuesPartner with Product Owners, Engineering, and stakeholders
• Drive Agile best practices in a regulated environment
• Track deliverables using Jira and Agile tools
• Ensure proper documentation and audit-ready controls

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years Scrum / Agile experience
• Only W2 Candidates
• Strong SDLC experience within banking or financial services
• Experience working in regulated environments
• Strong stakeholder and delivery management skills
• Hands-on experience with Jira or Agile tools
• Ability to manage risks, governance, and delivery execution