Sr. Agility Lead (Scrum Master)
 Cognizant North America | |
life insurance, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)
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 United States, California, Palo Alto | |
 Nov 24, 2024 | |
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Sr. Agility Lead (Scrum Master) Cognizant Digital Engineering practice is looking to hire a Sr. Agility Lead you will be responsible for driving the adoption and implementation of agile methodologies across the organization. Your role involves coaching and mentoring teams to ensure effective agile practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and enhancing collaboration and productivity. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify and remove impediments, facilitate agile ceremonies, and ensure alignment with business goals. Your expertise in agile frameworks, such as Scrum, will be crucial in guiding teams towards high performance and delivering value to customers. You must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future. Location: Palo Alto, CA *Candidate is required to be in the office 3 days a week* Roles and responsibilities: * Facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives. * Ensure the team follows Agile practices and principles. * Having knowledge of Mobile App development, App Security, Banking core Platform, App Component development. * Having previous experience in iOS and Android development process and development process based on tools (Kotlin, React Native. Android Studio). * Excellent in Agile reporting and resource capacity planning process. Track and report on team performance metrics. * Collaborate with product owners to manage the product backlog and prioritize work. * Skills in Jira filter-based Dashboard creation and reporting. * Coach and mentor team members on Agile best practices. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and high performance. * Coordinate with other Scrum Masters and teams to ensure alignment and integration. Required qualifications: * Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent Agile certification. * 3+ years of experience as a Scrum Master, preferably in mobile app development. * Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban. * Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills. * Experience with Agile project management tools (e.g., Jira, Trello). * Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. * Knowledge of mobile app development processes and technologies is a plus. Applications will be accepted until 11/26/2024. Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
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 trainings to keep your abilities fresh and have opportunities to acquire certifications on the latest technologies. If you become comfortable with ambiguity, excited by change, and excel through autonomy, we'd love to hear from you! About Cognizant Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) engineers' modern businesses. We help our clients modernize technology, reinvent processes and transform experiences, so they can stay ahead in our fast-changing world. Together, we're improving everyday life. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. #LI-AS5 IND123 #CB | |