Agile Scrum Master

Agile Scrum Master

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Agile Scrum Master for an opportunity in Jersey City, NJ

Position Title: Agile Scrum Master

Location: Jersey City, NJ

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: 12 Months.

Job Type: CONTRACT, (Hybrid)

Monday- Friday (5x8)

Candidate who is authorized to work independently

Pay Range: $70 - $75/hr.

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Job Description:
1. Use Jira to track time spent on various categories of activity.

2. Use past stats to conduct planning discussion on quarterly basis.

3. Keep track of enterprise mandates for application, coordinate them with developers and other groups.

4. Organize and keep track of level 3 production support. Ensure issues are handled timely and according to priority.

5. Run scrum ceremonies, track attendance, keep track of notes and action items in wiki.

6. Organize production releases: keep track of dates, tickets and signoffs, communicate deadlines.

Skill Requirements

1. Proficient with Jira boards, plans and reporting.

2. Proficient with Agile/scrum methodology and ceremonies.

3. Proficient with MS Excel, including pivot tables and charts.

4. Good communication skills. Able to talk to developers and product owners in their languages.

5. Good motivation skills. Help maintain productive relationships between team members.

6. Some technical experience or education.

7. 7-10 years' operating as a Scrum Master

7. Financial experience a plus

Benefits:

BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

Keywords:

[Performance Architect, Python, Java, Linux, Monitoring tools, Testing tools, Banking, Financial]

About BCforward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

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This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.

Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 230665 when responding to this ad.

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