Agile Scrum Master with Pega & Data side

$145,600 - $145,600/Yr

Aloden - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Chicago, IL

About the position

The Agile Scrum Master with Pega & Data role is a hybrid position based in Chicago, IL, focusing on leading and guiding scrum teams within an agile framework. The primary responsibility of this position is to act as an Integration Business Analyst for the Net Reveal replacement of Accuity, ensuring that the Sev1 SIAI commitment for data lineage documentation is maintained. This includes the capture, use, and transport of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) attributes, as well as reviewing all quarterly and Business As Usual (BAU) changes to update lineage documentation accordingly. In this role, the Scrum Master will coach and guide 1-2 scrum teams, ensuring that they meet their product deliverables while adhering to Agile and Scrum values. The Scrum Master will be an active member of the broader Pega Technology global scrum master community, responsible for facilitating Scrum events and proactively addressing systemic impediments to prevent them from becoming blockers. The Scrum Master will also identify continuous improvement opportunities and collaborate with Product Owners (PO) and stakeholders to drive success behaviors and team metrics. The position requires a dedicated resource to validate the four data lineages related to the Sev1 SIAI commitment, ensuring they are up to date with respect to LRR changes and BAU releases. The role also involves implementing processes to ensure that Business Analysts (BAs) identify data lineage updates prior to releases. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership qualities, be assertive in ensuring adherence to Agile/Scrum principles, and demonstrate situational awareness to notice and elevate issues as they arise. Enthusiasm and a commitment to continual improvement are essential, as is the ability to empower teams to self-organize and maintain transparency in development processes.

Responsibilities

• Act as an Integration Business Analyst for the Net Reveal replacement of Accuity.
• Maintain Sev1 SIAI commitment for data lineage documentation for AML attributes.
• Review all quarterly and BAU changes and update lineage documentation.
• Coach and guide 1-2 scrum teams to meet product deliverables within the agile framework.
• Contribute to the broader Pega Technology global scrum master community.
• Facilitate Scrum events and ensure teams are living Agile & Scrum values.
• Proactively address systemic impediments and prevent them from becoming blockers.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities for teams.
• Collaborate with PO & stakeholders to drive success behaviors and team metrics.
• Partner with PO for backlog refinement and prioritization.
• Identify skills and competencies needed for high performing teams.
• Collaborate with engineering manager and stakeholders to clarify goals.
• Help individuals and teams achieve their goals and shield them from distractions.
• Foster creativity, drive innovation, and improve efficiency of development teams.

Requirements

• Valid Professional Scrum Master I certification (CSM/PSM(I) certified or above).
• At least 2 years of full-time Scrum Master experience.
• 6+ years of software development/maintenance experience, preferably in a product development company.
• BS or MS degree in computer science or a similar field is preferred but not required.

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to multitask and manage multiple deliverables across technology.
• Self-starter and self-directed with initiative.
• High-energy and enthusiastic attitude.
• Commitment to continual improvement and learning new tools and techniques.
• Ability to lead a team to self-organization and maintain transparency.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay starting from $70.00 per hour.
• Hybrid work environment with flexibility in work location.