Description
Key Skills: Scrum, Agile, JIRA, CSM Certification, PMP, Product Backlog Management, Team Coaching, Impediment Removal, Sprint Planning, Financial Services
Good to Have Skills: Experience in Applications Development role, problem-solving and decision-making skills, ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines, clear written and verbal communication skills, knowledge of programming languages and applications development procedures.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Facilitate Scrum events as requested or needed, ensuring that the team adheres to Scrum principles and practices.
- Remove obstacles and impediments that hinder the Development Team's progress and productivity.
- Coach the Development Team in self-organization and cross-functionality, and coach the Product Owner in effective Product Backlog management techniques.
- Shield the Development Team from external interruptions and distractions to maintain focus.
- Help the organization understand and enact Scrum methodology across different teams and departments.
- Utilize knowledge of applications development procedures and concepts to identify and define necessary system enhancements.
- Consult with users, clients, and other technology groups on issues and recommend programming solutions.
- Apply fundamental knowledge of programming languages for design specifications and implementation requirements.
- Analyze applications to identify vulnerabilities and security issues, as well as conduct testing and debugging.
- Serve as advisor or coach to new or lower level analysts within the development team.
- Identify problems, analyze information, and make evaluative judgements to recommend and implement effective solutions.
- Act as Subject Matter Expert to senior stakeholders and other team members providing guidance and expertise.
Experience Required: 4+ years of relevant experience in the Financial Service industry with intermediate level experience in Applications Development role.
Education: Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience