Scrum Master (Pennington, DE, Plano)

$153,920 - $160,160/Yr

The Matlen Silver Group - Plano, TX

Full-time

Onsite - Plano, TX

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Scrum Master role is focused on facilitating Agile practices within teams, ensuring effective communication and collaboration among team members. This position requires experience in Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum and SaFe, and involves working closely with teams in a hybrid work environment. The Scrum Master will also leverage their project management experience and knowledge of the Hadoop ecosystem, particularly in the banking sector, to drive project success.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Agile ceremonies and practices within the team.
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration among team members.
• Support the team in understanding and implementing Scrum and SaFe methodologies.
• Assist in removing impediments that hinder the team's progress.
• Work with stakeholders to ensure alignment on project goals and deliverables.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Scrum Master or in a similar role.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum and SaFe.
• Experience with project management in a technology environment.
• Familiarity with the Hadoop ecosystem and big data platforms.
• Prior experience in the banking industry is preferred.
• Excellent communication and soft skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Specific experience working with Hadoop or big data platforms.

Benefits

• Competitive pay scale of $74-$77/hour on W2 for the duration of the contract.