Scrum Master

Position Details

Client:
Banking

Job title:

Scrum Master

Location:

Wilmington, DE 19803
Job type:
Hybrid (3 days in office MANDATORY)
Duration: 6 months + (possibility to extend or convert)

Schedule:

Mon-Fri:
Basic Business hours

Start Date:

ASAP
Pay-range: $65-67/hr

Scrum Master

• The Scrum Master is responsible for enabling and driving end-to-end Agile delivery within a regulated banking technology environment.
• The role focuses on execution discipline, delivery predictability, release coordination, and risk management across cross-functional teams.

• Ensure backlog items are refined, prioritized, and ready for sprint execution.
• Lead sprint planning and support 30/60/90-day delivery planning.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including standups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Manage sprint execution with focus on predictability and delivery outcomes.
• Coordinate end-to-end release readiness, deployment, and validation activities.
• Identify, track, and manage risks, dependencies, and impediments.
• Ensure alignment with SDLC, security, compliance, and governance requirements.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Engineering, QA, and stakeholders for delivery alignment.
• Monitor Agile metrics such as velocity, cycle time, and sprint predictability.
• Drive continuous improvement in Agile practices and delivery efficiency.

• Minimum 5 years of experience as Scrum Master, Agile Delivery Lead, or Technical Program Manager.
• Strong experience in Agile frameworks such as Scrum and Kanban.
• Hands-on experience with Jira and Confluence for backlog management and reporting.
• Experience managing end-to-end delivery including planning, execution, and release coordination.
• Demonstrated ability to manage risks, dependencies, and stakeholder expectations.

• Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM, or equivalent).
• Experience in banking or financial services industry.
• Experience working in regulated or compliance-driven environments.
• Strong understanding of software delivery lifecycle and release management.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and leadership skill.

• Conduct daily standups and ensure blockers are identified and resolved.
• Facilitate sprint planning, refinement, review, and retrospective meetings.
• Maintain and update Jira boards, dashboards, and delivery metrics.
• Track sprint progress and ensure commitments are met.
• Coordinate with multiple teams for dependency resolution.
• Prepare and support release planning and deployment activities.
• Monitor risks and and escalates issues impacting delivery timelines.
• Work with Product Owners to ensure backlog readiness and prioritization.
• Communicate status updates to stakeholders and leadership.
• Support post-release validation and issue resolution.

Note:

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, paid time, paid sick and safe time, hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, paid holidays annually - as applicable.