Lead Agilyst - Scrum Master (Hybrid)
Cognizant North America - hartford, CT
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Lead Agilyst - Scrum Master (Hybrid) About Cognizant 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 or . About Cognizant's Digital Engineering Practice: At Cognizant Digital Engineering, a small multi-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 resultsResults. 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. Location: Hartford, Connecticut. Work Authorization Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship (H-1B, L-1B, L-1A, etc.) Job Summary We are seeking a Lead Agilist with 6 to 9 years of experience to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Agile Methodologies Scrum and Cloud Basics with a focus on driving successful project outcomes. This role will involve working closely with multi-functional teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality solutions that align with our business objectives. Responsibilities: Lead agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives. Oversee the implementation of agile methodologies and ensure alignment to Scrum principles. Provide guidance and support to the development team to ensure timely and high-quality deliverables. Facilitate effective communication and collaboration between multi-functional teams. Identify and remove impediments that hinder the teams progress. Ensure the team is focused on delivering value to the customer and meeting project goals. Monitor and report on team performance and progress to collaborators. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the team. Collaborate with product owners to prioritize and manage the product backlog. Coach team members on agile standard methodologies and principles. Ensure alignment of project goals with business objectives and customer needs. Drive the adoption of agile tools and practices to enhance team productivity Qualifications We are seeking a Scrum Master with 6 to 9 years of experience to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background as a Scrum Master and possess domain expertise in Finance and Accounting. Have excellent communication and facilitation skills. Exhibit strong problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities Have experience in managing and prioritizing product backlogs 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 li-iy1 IND123
Created: 2024-10-12