Scrum Master (Pennington, DE, Plano)

$153,920 - $160,160/Yr

The Matlen Silver Group - Newark, DE

Full-time

Onsite - Newark, DE

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 a strong understanding of 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 ensure adherence to Scrum practices.
• Support the team in achieving their goals and removing impediments.
• Collaborate with product owners to prioritize and manage the product backlog.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the team.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders and team members.

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.