Scrum Master

Scrum Master

About Us:

Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) engineers’ modern businesses. We help our clients modernize technology, reimagine processes and transform experiences so they can stay ahead in our fast-changing world. Together, we're improving everyday life. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.  

About Cognizant’s Digital Engineering Practice:

At Cognizant Digital Engineering, a small cross functional team comprised of a Product Manager, an Architect, Full-Stack Developers, UI/UX designers and Big Data analysts builds higher quality software faster siloed individuals working independently.   Small, nimble engineering teams generate collective empathy and comradery, thus increasing their ability to anticipate unforeseen development scope changes and maintain high quality deliverables.  Across our US Studio system or within client development sites, our Digital Engineering teams ideate and develop innovative cloud-based solutions following a Lean-Agile process with DevOps culture. Working in Cognizant Digital Engineering provides DevOps engineers consistent opportunities to push digital boundaries while growing their exposure to transformational technologies.  

Primary Location – Irving, TX

Secondary Location: Tampa FL, Basking Bridge NJ, Alpharetta GA

Responsibilities:

·         Manage each project’s scope and timeline.

·         Coordinate sprints, retrospective meetings and daily stand-ups.

·         Coach team members in Agile frameworks.

·         Facilitate internal communication and effective collaboration.

·         Be the point of contact for external communications (e.g. from customers or stakeholders).

·         Work with product owners to handle backlogs and new requests.

·         Resolve conflicts and remove obstacles that occur.

·         Help teams implement changes effectively.

·         Ensure deliverables are up to quality standards at the end of each sprint.

·         Guide development teams to higher scrum maturity.

·         Help build a productive environment where team members ‘own’ the product and enjoy working on it.

Qualifications:

·         Experience in a Scrum Master role.

·         Familiarity with software development.

·         Excellent knowledge of Scrum techniques and artifacts (such as definition of done, user stories, automated testing, backlog refinement).

·         Good knowledge of other Agile frameworks (Crystal, XP etc.).

·         Excellent communication and servant leadership skills.

·         Problem-solving and conflict-resolution ability.

·         Outstanding organizational skills.

·         Degree in Computer Science, Business or similar field.

·         Scrum master certification is a plus.

 

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

 

 

 

 

Employee Status : Full Time Employee

Shift : Day Job

Travel : No

Job Posting : Mar 11 2024

About Cognizant

Cognizant (Nasdaq-100: CTSH) is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant is ranked 185 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com or follow us @USJobsCognizant.

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