Senior Scrum Master

• Facilitate Agile Release Train (ART) events, including PI Planning, Scrum of Scrums, and System Demos.
• Coordinate and manage dependencies across teams within the ART.
• Ensure alignment of ART objectives with business goals and priorities.
• Track and communicate ART progress, risks, and issues to stakeholders.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration within the ART.
• Support and coach Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and other team members in Agile practices.

Manage and resolve impediments that may impact the ART s progress.

• Ensure compliance with regulatory and security requirements, especially in the payment domain.
• Collaborate with other RTEs and stakeholders to ensure seamless integration and delivery.

• Education - Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Certification - Certified SAFe Release Train Engineer or equivalent Agile certification is required; additional Agile certifications (such as SAFe, PMI-ACP) are a plus.
• Tools - Strong hands-on experience with Jira and Rally, with the ability to create custom dashboards, reports, and workflows.

Experience -

• Minimum of 8 years of experience as a Scrum Master, with at least 2 years in a RTE role.
• Proven track record of successfully managing and delivering projects within an Agile framework.
• Excellent facilitation, coaching, and mentoring skills, with the ability to influence and guide team members and stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.
• Experience with scaled Agile frameworks (such as SAFe, LeSS) and managing multiple teams in a scaled environment.
• Knowledge of additional Agile tools (e.g., Confluence, VersionOne) is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of Agile frameworks, including SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework).
• Experience with Agile tools such as Jira, Rally, or similar.
• Knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and DevOps practices.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and release management.
• Excellent problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.
• Experience in the payment domain is a significant advantage.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.