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.

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.

• 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

• 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 Dev Ops analytics
• Identify process bottlenecks in CI/CD pipelines and work with teams to optimize deployment workflows

• 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 Dev Ops engineers to ensure smooth deployment processes and infrastructure provisioning

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

• 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

• 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

• 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

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

• 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…