Technical Scrum Master (QA Engineer)

$85,800 - $185,800/Yr

CGI - Boston, MA

Full-time - Mid Level

Boston, MA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Technical Scrum Master at CGI will oversee an onsite-offshore team, utilizing Agile methodology to deliver technology-related programs. This role involves close collaboration with Technical Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in areas such as Automation, Performance, and Test Data Management, ensuring that the teams apply technical expertise to enhance productivity and quality of work processes. The Scrum Master will facilitate Scrum ceremonies, encourage continuous learning, and provide training in Agile principles to development teams and Product Owners.

Responsibilities

• Oversee an onsite-offshore team and deliver programs using Agile methodology.
• Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies including Daily Scrum, Sprint Planning, Sprint Demo, Sprint Grooming, and Retrospective meetings.
• Encourage a continuous learning environment to strengthen the team's understanding of Agile/Scrum concepts.
• Lead scrum meetings, iteration reviews, and maintain backlogs.
• Conduct daily scrum meetings with offshore and on-site teams to identify impediments.
• Provide training and coaching in Agile Development principles and practices to development teams and Product Owners.

Requirements

• 8-10 years of experience in QA space and played Scrum Master role or Agile Team member following Agile methodology.
• Experience/understanding of tools and processes related to Quality Engineering (Performance engineering, Automation, and Test Data Management).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience using tools such as Jira, Confluence, or similar Agile project management tools.
• Foundational understanding of flow and agile metrics.

Nice-to-haves

• Scrum Master Certification
• Retail Domain knowledge

Benefits

• Competitive base salaries
• Eligibility to participate in an attractive Share Purchase Plan (SPP)
• 401(k) Plan and Profit Participation
• Generous holidays, vacation, and sick leave plans
• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
• Back-up child care
• Pet insurance
• Member Assistance Program
• 529 college savings program
• Personal financial management tool
• Lifestyle management programs