Scrum Master

JD – Scrum Masters

Location – Pune, Mumbai

Job‑Description

Domain requirement :

Scrum Master with a strong background in retail, corporate, or transaction banking services. Solid understanding of banking processes and regulatory compliance.

Minimum certification requirement

Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) (or any globally‑recognised Scrum Master certification).

Good‑to‑have Certifications

Advanced Scrum certifications such as PSM II / III, SAFe Scrum Master (SSM)

Experience with scaled‑Agile frameworks (SAFe, LeSS).

Accountabilities

1.Facilitate Events : Facilitate events, as needed, and ensure that all events take place and are positive, productive, and kept within the timebox

2.Support Iteration Execution : Ensure quality of ceremony artefacts and continuous customer value through iteration execution, maintain backlog refinement, and iterate on stakeholder feedback

3.Optimize Flow : Identify and facilitate the removal of conflict impacting team flow, utilizing metrics to empower the team to communicate effectively, making all work visible

4.Mitigate Risks : Identify and escalate risks to remove impediments and shield the Squad from interruptions

5.Build High-Performing Teams : Foster and coach Agile Team attributes and continuous improvement, encourage stakeholder collaboration, deputize ‘in the moment leadership’, and drive high-performing team attributes

6.Stakeholder Management : Facilitate stakeholder collaboration (e.g., business stakeholders, product teams, vendors) and build trust with stakeholders

7.Governance and Reporting : Ensure data quality and provide representation at required governance forums, if applicable

Essential Skills / Basic Qualifications :

• Sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Actively identify and resolve blockers to maintain team momentum.
• Coach Agile Practices. Guide teams in adopting and refining Agile methodologies.
• Foster Collaboration, Build trust, encourage transparency, and promote shared problem-solving.
• Monitor Performance. Track metrics like velocity and burndown charts to guide improvements.
• Enable Tooling, Support automation and reporting tools to streamline workflows.
• Practice empathy, stewardship, and community building

Some other highly valued skills include :