BCforward - Chicago, IL
posted about 2 months ago
The Agile Scrum Master position at BCforward is a critical role that supports the NextGen Platforms built around Big Data Technologies, including Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, Impala, HBase, Docker-Container, Pod man, OpenShift/Kubernetes, and Ansible. This position involves managing the full life cycle of applications within an agile development process, requiring a high level of interaction and collaboration with clients, development teams, vendors, and other partners. The Scrum Master will work on complex, major, or highly visible tasks that support multiple projects, necessitating expertise across various areas. In this role, the Scrum Master will provide subject matter expertise in managing complex programs and project milestones while also assisting the team with business-as-usual (BAU) and ad-hoc operational activities. Responsibilities include managing the platform book of work using agile methodologies, which encompasses overseeing projects and tasks related to upgrades, bug fixes, deployments, metrics, monitoring, and platform automation. The Scrum Master will also maintain a list of action items from critical user engagement forums, such as Platform Stability and Business and Book of Work reviews. As a liaison between client partners and vendors, the Scrum Master will coordinate efforts with other team members and manage a complex suite of projects using Agile/Scrum methodologies. The ideal candidate will have experience delivering large projects that significantly impact multiple lines of business and may involve cross-functional or inter-departmental implications. The role demands the ability to achieve results quickly in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities, along with strong communication skills to navigate all levels of the organization. Additionally, the Scrum Master will be responsible for executive reporting and presentations, requiring a high degree of organization and critical thinking at both strategic and tactical levels. Familiarity with various project management tools, particularly JIRA, and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications are essential. Experience with Big Data Technologies and relevant certifications such as PMP will be advantageous.