Senior Scrum Master

Senior Scrum Master

If you're like us, you've got big ideas. At Cognizant, we're exploring new insights every day. We help industry leading companies reinvent their business models and innovate products that build new value-by connecting people with things, insights and experiences.

Cognizant Digital Engineering designs, engineers and delivers digital products and experiences that drive digital-first business models. We offer the most comprehensive digital engineering expertise and client-centric methodology for balanced innovation.

Cognizant's Digital Engineering practice is seeking highly-qualified Scrum Masters who have experience executing scrum methodologies towards digital transformation projects. This role requires proven, practical experience with Agile techniques and approaches to guide, support and improve product teams. You will collaborate intensively with your team members and Product Owners. You will also interact with Cognizant clients to mentor, consult, and assist them in making appropriate process decisions and tackle any blocking points.

Location: Louisville - KY USA or Remote on USA.

Specific responsibilities will include:

• Owning the relevant modern development events with the Cognizant and the client's Product and Technical teams.
• Partnering and supporting the product owner to guide the POD or team to success and increase value of the product
• Being the mentor and driver of the requisite ALM tool for the POD or team
• Guiding the team from legacy process to a Modern Development Process, Lean attitude, behavior and framework for building value
• Optimizing how the different roles interact with each other to increase efficiency

Qualifications:

• STEM (Preferred) BS degree or equivalent experience required
• 8+ years' experience with at least 3 years development experience in Agile Projects or Product development work
• Agile Certifications such as CSM or PSM or SAFe SM
• Understanding of all elements of the software development process, including planning, development, requirements management, CM, quality assurance, and release management with industry standard frameworks like Scrum, Kanban and XP.
• Experience crafting and deploying software within the limits of performance guidelines
• Experience crafting and executing plans, meeting deadlines and operating under tight time constraints.
• Experience with continuous integration and test-driven development/design practices.
• Experience with Agile Lifecycle management tools.
• Experience with test automation techniques and tools.
• Solid interpersonal skills - can establish good relationships and communicate well with teams.
• Ability to prioritize, moderate and demonstrate added Agile principles and practices to a team.
• Strong leadership and organization skills with superb communication (written and verbal), time management, product planning, people and team building skills.
• Ability to effectively facilitate discussions and alternatives or different approaches.
• Ability to bring disclosure and transparency to the business grow business trust.

*Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in US without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future*

Salary and Other Compensation:

Applications will be accepted until 11/30/2024

The annual salary for this position is between $81,337 to 141,500 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.

Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Why Choose Cognizant?

It takes a lot to succeed in today's fast-paced market, and Cognizant Technology Solutions has become a leader in the industry. We love big ideas and even bigger dreams. We stand out because we put human experiences at the core.

Our associates enjoy robust benefits and training opportunities from our industry recognized, award winning Academy team. You will have access to hundreds of technical training to keep your abilities fresh and have opportunities to acquire certifications on the latest technologies.

Everything we do at Cognizant we do with passion-for our clients, our communities, and our organization. It's the defining attribute that we look for in our people.

If you become comfortable with ambiguity, excited by change, and excel through autonomy, we'd love to hear from you!

About Cognizant:

Headquartered in the U.S, Cognizant leverages a highly flexible business model, a flawless global delivery network, and deep domain expertise to deliver to a long list of world-class companies that are leaders in their own space.

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