Scrum Master - Remote

NAVA Software solutions is looking for a Scrum Master Details: Scrum Master Location: Remote Duration: 12 Months Contract Mandatory Skills: Hands on Data Engineering experience as Data Analyst, Data Engineer or Tester Expert in ADO(Azure DevOps) including customized reports using ADO and PowerBI. In-depth knowledge and experience in Banking/Finance Responsibilities. • Exhibit behaviors of a Lean-Agile Leader through mindset; helps the team embrace SAFe core values, adopt and apply SAFe principles and implement SAFe practices • Support the team rules of Scrum, eliminate impediments, and lead the team in efforts for relentless improvement and heightened efficiency • Understand basics of Data Engineering work and contexts of the data product development, accordingly customize the approach/process/artifacts to meet the delivery need of the team • Ensure team commits sprint goals using capacity effectively and meet sprint and overall PI goals. Also facilitate team to achieve the goals • Ensure that goals, scope and product backlog items are understood and can be fulfilled by team members • Engage with team and train in planning and delivery • Collaborate with Product Owner, requirement owners and team to identify and clarify scope of business/systems requirements and help build healthy backlog for team • Support the team's efforts to continuously improve communications and relationships with other delivery teams; represent the team in the Scrum of Scrums (SoS), helping the team remain aware of engagement opportunities and program effectiveness • Engage in challenging the old norms of development to improve performance in the areas of quality, predictability, flow, and velocity • Facilitate scrum ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Daily stand up, Refinement, Retrospective, Sprint Review) efficiently and assist removing blockers/impediments • Facilitate backlog grooming and estimation using Story-Point (SP) • Ensure work is estimated and tracked using Azure DepOps (ADO). Review ADO team board regularly and ensure team updates ADO properly. • Coaches team in scaled agile practices and help team using ADO effectively • Capture and Analyze metrics and help team for improvement • Tracking team status of PI and Sprint goals, dependency and risk logs using ADO • Protect the team from outside interruptions Qualifications • Significant agile project management experience, as well as strong fundamentals in advanced analytics, data integration, and visualization leading agile projects • Significant working experience as a Scrum Master or Release Train Engineer • At least one of the certifications - CSM, PMI-ACP, SAFe SSM, SAFe RTE or SPC • Hands on experience of at least Agile tools e.g. ADO, JIRA, Version One • Extensive experience in leading, guiding and coaching agile or SAFe to teams • Significant experience leading agile development teams and facilitating team meetings in Agile environment • Strong knowledge of SAFe framework including SAFe principles, value and practices and implement them in real world projects • Basic understanding of the Data Engineering and how it adds value to the organization • Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills • Strong adaptability and interest to know new skills continuously needed to play the role of Scrum Master effectively • Experience of Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) • Very good team player and ability to work with people from diverse background Desired Qualifications and Education Requirements • At least 10 years of agile project management experience • At least 5 years of working experience as a Scrum Master or Release Train Engineer • Advanced degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field • Hands on Data Engineering experience as Data Analyst, Data Engineer or Tester • Expert in ADO including customized reports using ADO and PowerBI • In-depth knowledge and experience in Banking/Finance/Investments, familiar with terminology, concepts and business processes and systems • Familiarity with banking industry standards and regulations Apply tot his job