Scrum Master

<h2>Job Description:</h2><ul>
<li>Fulfills the duties of a Scrum Master, which covers:<br>o Enforce the rules of Scrum<br>o Helps the team to self-organize and work effectively within the Scrum framework<br>o Facilitates different events and makes it effective<br>o Helps keep a Development Team working at its highest level of productivity<br>o Protects the team from both internal and external distractions<br>o Holds the Scrum Team accountable to its working agreements, Scrum values, and to the Scrum framework itself</li>
<li>Researches and analyzes improvement opportunities; Conducts analysis, prepares recommendations, and facilitates efficiency enhancements</li>
<li>Facilitates refinement of business requirement documents and specifications in collaboration with System Analysts and Business Analysts</li>
<li>Analyzes data and works with management to develop creative solutions; Assists in the review of readiness and break down of stories supporting an iterative and incremental delivery model</li>
<li>Communicates and negotiates effectively with the business to clarify needs vs. wants/likes in order to balance business direction/requirements with cost of development as well as risks</li>
<li>Supports a positive and collaborative digital delivery culture with a philosophy of continuous improvement, development, innovation and excellence, while remaining in compliance with the bank’s policies and procedures and upholding the highest standards of professional conduct.</li>
</ul><h2>Requirements</h2><h2>Qualifications:</h2><ul>
<li><strong>A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in software development or IT project management is required</strong></li>
<li><em>Educational Attainment/ Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related</em></li>
<li><strong>Knowledge of Agile methodologies and Scrum framework</strong></li>
<li>Ability to facilitate and lead Scrum ceremonies (daily stand-up, sprint planning, retrospectives, etc.)</li>
<li>Good understanding of project management and experience in managing cross-functional teams</li>
<li><strong>Understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC)</strong></li>
<li><strong>Knowledge of project management tools (JIRA, Trello, etc.)</strong></li>
<li><strong>Understanding of DevOps practices and tools</strong></li>
<li><strong>Knowledge of banking systems and regulations</strong></li>
<li><em>Scrum certification (such as Professional Scrum Master, Certified Scrum Master, PMI Agile Certified Practitioner)</em></li>
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