Development Manager/Scrum Master

THE ROLE:

We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master with a strong technical foundation to work with our client to lead agile practices for their software development teams. This position is ideal for a former developer, technical lead, or development manager who has transitioned into agile coaching and wants to leverage their technical expertise in a financial services environment.

Company Context

Our client operates a 24/7 precious metals trading platform serving institutional clients and requires seamless coordination between development, operations, and business teams to maintain platform reliability and deliver continuous improvements.

Key Responsibilities

1. Agile Leadership

• Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies (daily standups, sprint planning, retrospectives, sprint reviews) for multiple cross-functional teams
• Coach teams and stakeholders on agile principles and practices, driving continuous improvement in team maturity
• Remove impediments and shield teams from external distractions to maintain focus and productivity
• Foster a culture of transparency, collaboration, and accountability across development teams

1. Technical Program Management

• Guide teams through complex technical initiatives including cloud migrations, API modernization, and system integrations
• Translate technical concepts for business stakeholders and business requirements for technical teams
• Monitor and report on team velocity, sprint burndown, and delivery metrics using Azure DevOps analytics
• Identify process bottlenecks in CI/CD pipelines and work with teams to optimize deployment workflows

1. Cross-Team Coordination

• Coordinate dependencies between multiple development teams, including offshore contractors
• Facilitate technical discussions and architecture decisions when teams face blockers
• Partner with Product Owners to maintain well-groomed backlogs with clear technical acceptance criteria
• Work with DevOps engineers to ensure smooth deployment processes and infrastructure provisioning

1. Risk Management

• Identify technical and process risks early and escalate appropriately
• Ensure compliance with financial services regulations and security requirements
• Support incident response coordination for production issues in a 24/7 trading environment

Required Qualifications

1. Scrum Master Experience

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent certification (PSM, SAFe SM)
• 3+ years of experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach
• Proven track record of successfully leading agile teams through complex technical projects

1. Technical Background

• 5+ years of prior experience as a software developer, technical lead, or development manager
• Hands-on development experience with .NET Framework/.NET Core and C#
• Practical experience building applications with React JS and React Native
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle, architecture patterns, and technical debt management

1. Financial Services Experience

• 2+ years working in financial services, fintech, or trading platform environments
• Understanding of financial services compliance, security requirements, and regulatory considerations
• Experience with high-availability systems and 24/7 operational requirements

1. DevOps & Cloud

• Advanced proficiency with Azure DevOps (Boards, Repos, Pipelines, Test Plans)
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment strategies
• Working knowledge of Azure Cloud services and infrastructure
• Familiarity with GitHub workflows and repository management
• Understanding of branching strategies, pull request processes, and code review practices

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Scrum Master certifications (A-CSM, PSM II, or SAFe Program Consultant)
• Experience with scaling frameworks (SAFe, LeSS, or Nexus)
• Background managing distributed or offshore development teams
• Experience with automated testing frameworks and quality assurance processes
• Knowledge of API design, microservices architecture, and cloud-native development
• Familiarity with monitoring tools, APM solutions, and incident management
• Experience with integration testing platforms (Playwright, Selenium, etc.)
• Understanding of financial instruments, trading systems, or payment processing

Technical Environment

You'll be working with teams using:

• Languages & Frameworks: .NET 8, C#, React JS, React Native, TypeScript
• Cloud: Microsoft Azure (App Services, Azure SQL, Azure Functions, Key Vault)
• DevOps Tools: Azure DevOps, GitHub, Azure Pipelines, ARM/Bicep templates
• Development Tools: Visual Studio, VS Code, Android Studio
• Methodologies: Scrum, Kanban, continuous integration/continuous deployment
• Collaboration: Slack/Teams, Confluence, Swagger/OpenAPI

SALARY DETAILS: Dependent on experience and skills.

JOINING DATE : Immediate

CONTACT: [email protected]

Preferred candidate profile