Scrum Master And Manager

Platform & Expectations

• The enterprise-level data platform already exists.
• Role involves enhancement and building on top of it.
• Candidates should be ready to work on various data solutions, not just ADP.

Experience Requirement

• 5-6 years total experience preferred.
• Minimum 3-4 years as an AWS Data Engineer.
• For 8+ years total experience, 5-6 years in AWS data engineering is expected.

Must-Have Skills

• AWS Services: S3, Lambda, Glue, Redshift, SNS, Step Functions, DataBrew.
• Python and Spark: Strong proficiency required.
• Data warehousing, lakehouses, ETL/data pipelines.
• Full-stack data engineering capabilities.
• Basic DevOps and automation experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate Agile/Scrum processes for cross-functional teams, ensuring successful delivery of high-quality projects in the P&C Insurance domain.
• Act as a Scrum Master and Manager, driving Agile best practices to enhance team performance and collaboration across remote teams.
• Collaborate with product owners, stakeholders, and engineering teams to ensure project goals and deliverables are well defined, aligned with business objectives, and successfully met.
• Manage the end-to-end project lifecycle, from initial planning and requirements gathering to delivery and retrospective.
• Drive the adoption of Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban) and provide coaching to teams on Agile processes and principles.
• Oversee and maintain project tracking using tools like JIRA and Confluence, ensuring transparency and alignment across teams and stakeholders.
• Work closely with technical teams to support and monitor the integration of data solutions using Databricks, Azure Cloud, PySpark, and SQL.
• Lead the resolution of any blockers or impediments impacting project progress, ensuring teams stay focused and productive.
• Foster continuous improvement by leading retrospectives, facilitating daily standups, and managing sprint planning and reviews.
• Provide mentorship and leadership to junior team members and facilitate the professional growth of the Scrum and development teams.
• Manage multiple Agile projects concurrently, ensuring that timelines and milestones are achieved within scope and budget.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders and communicate project status, risks, and issues to senior leadership.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in a Scrum Master role, with at least 2 years in a managerial capacity leading Agile teams.
• Exposure to P&C Insurance processes, including underwriting, claims, and pricing workflows.
• Working knowledge of data engineering, with exposure to Databricks, Azure Cloud, PySpark, and SQL.
• Proven experience using Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum, to deliver software projects on time and within budget.
• Solid understanding and practical experience with JIRA and Confluence as project management and collaboration tools.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify, analyze, and resolve project-related issues and risks.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and mentoring skills with the ability to guide teams through complex projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, and presentation skills.
• Able to work in fast-paced, continuously evolving environments and ready to take up uphill challenges.
• Can understand cross-cultural differences and can work with clients across the globe.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or Advanced Certified ScrumMaster (A-CSM).
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps or similar tools for managing Agile projects.
• Familiarity with cloud-based data platforms, particularly Databricks and Azure Cloud.
• Prior experience working in a remote work environment and managing distributed teams.