Scrum Master

Description

On Site in Cincinnati, Ohio

Banking institution with over 150 years of operation and offerings in commercial & consumer banking across 12 states

Rate: $65-$75/hr W2

Due to client requirement, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

• Solid understanding of the Scrum Framework and principles of agility
• Understanding of how to build high-performing teams that utilize inspect‑and‑adapt loops to continuously learn and improve
• Ability to use empirical data collection to benefit the team and the organization
• Strong critical and creative problem‑solving skills
• Able to present, teach, mentor, and facilitate at multiple levels of the organization, particularly within a team environment
• Collaborates effectively with team members; values team success over individual success
• Committed to continuous learning in Agile, Scrum, coaching, facilitation, emotional intelligence, team dynamics, and listening
• Understanding of all software lifecycle development disciplines:
• Project Management
• Requirements Management
• Analysis & Design
• Quality Assurance & Testing
• Implementation
• Deployment
• Configuration & Change Management
• Working knowledge of practices that support agility (CI, CD, TDD, automated TDD, etc.)
• Working knowledge of other Agile frameworks and ways of working (Kanban, Scrumban, XP, Mob Programming, etc.)
• Understanding of priorities and goal setting for teams and organizations in an agile business environment
• Strong leadership skills, including leading by example as a servant leader and modeling agile mindset shifts
• Ability to apply multiple approaches to removing Agile Squad impediments (e.g., cultural barriers, logistics, coordination with other squads/teams)
• Escalates impediments to appropriate organizational entities when necessary
• Facilitates communication, cooperation, and collaboration inside and outside the Agile Squad, including with the Agile Center
• Works to improve the effectiveness of all Agile Squad roles
• Shields the Agile Squad from external requests and interference to maintain productivity
• Fosters self‑organization, learning, and growth within the Agile Squad
• Builds a trusting and safe environment where problems can be raised without fear

• 5+ years of full-time business experience
• 3+ years of Scrum experience
• Strong oral and written communication skills; experienced in presenting, teaching, mentoring, and facilitating at multiple organizational levels, particularly within team environments
• Experience communicating and removing impediments outside the team
• Coaching skills with the ability to communicate complex messages and teach new concepts
• Ability to resolve interpersonal and organizational conflicts; strong mediation skills
• Active coach and mentor focused on growing and maximizing team potential; brings high energy and passion to building strong teams
• Ability to build trust and rapport to create a sustainable and effective workplace
• Ability to promote innovative thinking and self‑improvement

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, a related field, or equivalent work experience