IN_Senior Associate_Scrum Master_MS Engg_Advisory_Kolkata
IN_Senior Associate_Scrum Master_MS Engg_Advisory_Kolkata
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Line of Service
AdvisoryIndustry/Sector
Not ApplicableSpecialism
MicrosoftManagement Level
Senior AssociateJob Description & Summary
At PwC our people in software and product innovation focus on developing cutting-edge software solutions and driving product innovation to meet the evolving needs of clients. These individuals combine technical experience with creative thinking to deliver innovative software products and solutions.Those in software engineering at PwC will focus on developing innovative software solutions to drive digital transformation and enhance business this field you will use your knowledge to design code and test cutting-edge applications that revolutionise industries and deliver exceptional user experiences.
Why PWC
At PwC you will be part of a vibrant community of solvers that leads with trust and creates distinctive outcomes forour clients and communities. This purpose-led and values-driven work powered by technology in an environment that drives innovation will enable you to make a tangible impact in the real world. We reward your contributions support your wellbeing and offer inclusive benefits flexibility programmes and mentorship that will help you thrive in work and life. Together we grow learn care collaborate and create a future of infinite experiences foreach other. Learn more about us.
At PwC we believe in providing equal employment opportunities without any discrimination on the grounds of gender ethnic background age disability marital status sexual orientation pregnancy gender identity or expression religion or other beliefs perceived differences and status protected by law. We strive to create an environment where each one of our people can bring their true selves and contribute to their personal growth and the firms growth. To enable this we have zero tolerance for any discrimination and harassment based on the above considerations.
Responsibilities:
As a Scrum Master you will play a pivotal role in driving agile excellence and team performance. Youll serve as a servant-leader and facilitator for one or more cross-functional Agile teams ensuring they follow Scrum principles values and practices to deliver high-quality customer-centric solutions. Your mission is to create an environment of collaboration transparency and continuous improvement. Youll work closely with Product Owners developers QA engineers and business stakeholders to ensure that sprints are well-organized impediments are swiftly removed and goals are clearly defined and achievable. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Agile methodologies a proactive mindset and a passion for empowering teams to achieve their full potential. Youll also contribute to scaling Agile practices across the organization promote alignment between multiple teams and support agile maturity through coaching training and hands-on guidance. This is a critical role in shaping the delivery process enhancing productivity and fostering a culture of agility accountability and innovation. Key Responsibilities: Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies: daily stand-ups sprint planning retrospectives reviews and backlog refinement. Serve as a coach and mentor to Scrum teams guiding them in Agile best practices. Work closely with Product Owners to
ensure product backlog is well-groomed and ready for upcoming sprints. Track and communicate sprint/release progress using Agile tools (e.g. Jira Azure DevOps Trello). Maintain agile frameworks for continuous improvement including product backlog management and sprint planning. Identify and remove impediments that hinder team progress. Monitor team performance metrics and support improvement strategies. Promote transparency and alignment between development teams and stakeholders. Qualifications: 3 years of experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Project Manager. Solid understanding of Agile frameworks and practices (Scrum Kanban XP). Experience with agile methodologies and tools such as Azure DevOps. Strong facilitation conflict resolution and coaching skills. Experience working with Agile project management tools (Jira Confluence etc.).
Mandatory skill sets:
Strong command of Scrum Kanban and Lean principles Proficient in tools such as Jira Confluence Azure DevOps. Basic knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC) cloud platforms (e.g. AWS Azure) APIs and microservices (a plus)
Preferred skill sets:
Skilled in maintaining Agile artifacts and documentation using Confluence Notion or similar platforms Able to identify communicate and help mitigate team and cross-team dependencies Soft Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
Years of experience required:
4-7 Years
Education qualification:
(if blank degree and/or field of study not specified)
Degrees/Field of Study required: Bachelor of Technology Bachelor of EngineeringDegrees/Field of Study preferred:Certifications (if blank certifications not specified)
Required Skills
ScrumOptional Skills
Acceptance Test Driven Development (ATDD) Acceptance Test Driven Development (ATDD) Accepting Feedback Active Listening Analytical Thinking Android API Management Appian (Platform) Application Development Application Frameworks Application Lifecycle Management Application Software Business Process Improvement Business Process Management (BPM) Business Requirements Analysis C#.NET C Programming Language Client Management Code Review Coding Standards Communication Computer Engineering Computer Science Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) Creativity 46 moreDesired Languages (If blank desired languages not specified)
Travel Requirements
Available for Work Visa Sponsorship
Government Clearance Required
Job Posting End Date
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
