Scrum Master / BSA - Crew

CGI•Dallas, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in our Dallas, TX office. Love technology? We do too. We’re growing rapidly and are looking for Scrum Master to work closely with one or more Agile Software Development teams. The projects are fast paced, use new and innovative technologies/methodologies to build new products or for new initiatives. We’re a close-knit team that has access to global resources. You’ll have the opportunity to explore a wide range of industries, technologies, and geographies, all while enjoying the personal touch that our local operating approach offers. Growth at CGI is driven by your goals, so if you’re looking for an inclusive place where you’re empowered to chart your own path, then we’d love to meet you. Your future duties and responsibilities: With guidance from the Project Manager and in collaboration with team members, the successful candidate will be responsible for: Leading software development teams in applying agile software development principles. Oversee the scrum team and all pre-requisites to scrum team – requirements, data model, design, implementation, QA, and validation of programming code and products Create project outlines and timelines and distribute responsibilities to team members Facilitate daily scrums, stand-ups, and meetings to monitor project progress and resolve any issues the team may be experiencing Shape team behavior through excellent management via the agile method Perform reviews on software development team members Remove project obstacles, develop solutions with team Ensure milestones are reached and deadlines are met throughout project lifecycle Build strong relationships with stakeholders, application users, and program owners Document progress and communicate to upper management and stakeholders Take responsibility for successful product delivery Analyzes, defines and documents detailed REST API requirements through user interviews, facilitated workshops and subject matter expert engagement. Develops a clear understanding of the core accountabilities within the process and Data. Ensures the focus of activity is concentrated on the highest priority needs of the business. Gather requirements translate them to User stories, create swaggers and articulate to the rest of the team Participates in the development of future business processes and organizational structures needed to support new products and/or services. Documents future processes to determine how to proactively

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree plus 6 years of relevant experience required
Certified Scrum Master/Scrum Practitioner with multiple years (3+) of experience in a scrum master role.
Detailed knowledge of and experience with team-level Agile frameworks (including Scrum, Kanban)
Experience facilitating the Agile Team ceremonies
Ability to act as a Scrum Master to more than one team
Experience with metrics
Ability to lead the Scrum Master Community of Practice
Experience with tools (i.e. JIRA Align, JIRA, VersionOne, Rally, etc.)
Very effective facilitation skills and experience
Effective oral and written communication skills
Strong business analysis skills
REST API (Web services) and Microservices expertise with SWAGGER is must
Experience in creating information radiators that show progress of stories, features, and releases to stakeholders.
Ability to communicate with/and work in partnership with software developers.
Ability to communicate with subject matter experts in the domain of the product
Ability to collect and distribute status to all levels of the organization

Nice To Haves

Experience working in banking vertical

Responsibilities

Leading software development teams in applying agile software development principles.
Oversee the scrum team and all pre-requisites to scrum team – requirements, data model, design, implementation, QA, and validation of programming code and products
Create project outlines and timelines and distribute responsibilities to team members
Facilitate daily scrums, stand-ups, and meetings to monitor project progress and resolve any issues the team may be experiencing
Shape team behavior through excellent management via the agile method
Perform reviews on software development team members
Remove project obstacles, develop solutions with team
Ensure milestones are reached and deadlines are met throughout project lifecycle
Build strong relationships with stakeholders, application users, and program owners
Document progress and communicate to upper management and stakeholders
Take responsibility for successful product delivery
Analyzes, defines and documents detailed REST API requirements through user interviews, facilitated workshops and subject matter expert engagement.
Develops a clear understanding of the core accountabilities within the process and Data.
Ensures the focus of activity is concentrated on the highest priority needs of the business.
Gather requirements translate them to User stories, create swaggers and articulate to the rest of the team
Participates in the development of future business processes and organizational structures needed to support new products and/or services.
Documents future processes to determine how to proactively

Benefits

Competitive base salaries
Eligibility to participate in an attractive Share Purchase Plan (SPP) in which the company matches dollar-for-dollar contributions made by eligible employees, up to a maximum, for their job category
401(k) Plan and Profit Participation for eligible members
Generous holidays, vacation, and sick leave plans
Comprehensive insurance plans that include, among other benefits, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, out-of-county emergency coverage in all countries of employment
Back-up childcare, Pet insurance, a Member Assistance Program, a 529 college savings program, a personal financial management tool, lifestyle management programs and more

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