Development Manager/Scrum Master

THE ROLE :

We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master with a strong technical foundation to work with our client to lead agile practices for their software development teams. This position is ideal for a former developer, technical lead, or development manager who has transitioned into agile coaching and wants to leverage their technical expertise in a financial services environment.

Company Context :

Our client operates a 24/7 precious metals trading platform serving institutional clients and requires seamless coordination between development, operations, and business teams to maintain platform reliability and deliver continuous improvements.

Key Responsibilities :

Agile Leadership :

- Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies (daily standups, sprint planning, retrospectives, sprint reviews) for multiple cross-functional teams

- Coach teams and stakeholders on agile principles and practices, driving continuous improvement in team maturity

- Remove impediments and shield teams from external distractions to maintain focus and productivity

- Foster a culture of transparency, collaboration, and accountability across development teams

Technical Program Management :

- Guide teams through complex technical initiatives including cloud migrations, API modernization, and system integrations

- Translate technical concepts for business stakeholders and business requirements for technical teams

- Monitor and report on team velocity, sprint burndown, and delivery metrics using Azure DevOps analytics

- Identify process bottlenecks in CI/CD pipelines and work with teams to optimize deployment workflows

Cross-Team Coordination :

- Coordinate dependencies between multiple development teams, including offshore contractors

- Facilitate technical discussions and architecture decisions when teams face blockers

- Partner with Product Owners to maintain well-groomed backlogs with clear technical acceptance criteria

- Work with DevOps engineers to ensure smooth deployment processes and infrastructure provisioning

Risk Management :

- Identify technical and process risks early and escalate appropriately

- Ensure compliance with financial services regulations and security requirements

- Support incident response coordination for production issues in a 24/7 trading environment

Required Qualifications :

Scrum Master Experience :

- Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent certification (PSM, SAFe SM)

- 3+ years of experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach

- Proven track record of successfully leading agile teams through complex technical projects

Technical Background :

- 5+ years of prior experience as a software developer, technical lead, or development manager

- Hands-on development experience with .NET Framework/.NET Core and C#

- Practical experience building applications with React JS and React Native

- Strong understanding of software development lifecycle, architecture patterns, and technical debt management

Financial Services Experience:

- 2+ years working in financial services, fintech, or trading platform environments

- Understanding of financial services compliance, security requirements, and regulatory considerations

- Experience with high-availability systems and 24/7 operational requirements

DevOps & Cloud :

- Advanced proficiency with Azure DevOps (Boards, Repos, Pipelines, Test Plans)

- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment strategies

- Working knowledge of Azure Cloud services and infrastructure

- Familiarity with GitHub workflows and repository management

- Understanding of branching strategies, pull request processes, and code review practices

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