Agile Scrum Master

Job Title: Agile Scrum Master

Location: Chicago, IL (Onsite 3 days/week)

Duration: Contract - 12 months

Pay Range: $78.37/hr (W2)

Job ID: 372323

About BCforward

BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.

Job Description

We are seeking an Agile Scrum Master to join our dynamic FICC Risk Technology team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Agile delivery, Scrum facilitation, and quality governance within financial markets, and a proven ability to coordinate complex workstreams that support risk reporting and platform stability.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as Scrum Master to run sprint ceremonies and drive delivery of complex software solutions for a global risk platform.
• Backfill Scrum Master role for approximately 4 months, then transition to a QA process management role for approximately 4 months.
• Oversee compliance of test and release artifacts to enterprise requirements; no software or environment testing is involved.
• Ensure traceability from high-level requirements to user stories, test plans, scripts, results, and test evidence.
• Manage enterprise deliverables and coordinate with globally dispersed teams, including developers, external technology partners, and release management.
• Provide expertise in Agile methodologies and hybrid Agile structures.
• Contribute technical writing for regulatory assessments and inquiries, including SOX-related documentation.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience running Scrum teams and applying Agile methodologies in technology delivery.
• Proficiency with SDLC, release management, and QA toolsets such as JIRA, Octane, and Remedy, including dashboard creation for ticket, test case, and progress management.
• Knowledge of software development principles and enterprise release governance.
• Effective communication with stakeholders across technology and business functions.
• Self-starter with attention to detail and a focus on solving business problems.

Preferred Skills:

• Domain knowledge in Financial Markets and technical business analysis within trading or risk management contexts.
• Experience with SOX controls and SOX reporting.

Team & Technology Environment

The FICC Risk Technology team builds scalable risk reporting and generation tools for fixed income, currencies, and commodities. Users include trading desks, senior trading management, market risk, and middle and back office. Development primarily uses Python within the Quartz platform, with some C++ for high-performance components. The role will support platform stability, regulatory compliance, and project delivery across a global organization.

Interview Process

• Round 1: Video interview with one interviewer.
• Round 2: Video interview with two interviewers.

Additional Details

• Start: ASAP. Onsite requirement is 3 days per week at Chicago, IL office (IL4-540-16-43). Please list location on resume.
• Glider assessment: BOA-ScrumMaster-1.

Why BCforward?

At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to:

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Opportunities for growth with global clients.
• A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people.
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects.

About Our Commitment

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

Interested? Apply Now!

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply with your most recent resume. Candidates must include their current location on the resume.