Scrum Master
Discover. A more rewarding way to work.
At Discover Financial Services, you’ll find yourself in the company of some of the industry’s smartest and most reliable professionals. And at a company that rewards dedication, values innovation and supports growth.
Thrive in an environment that promotes teamwork and shared success. Build on a foundation of mutual respect. Join the company that understands rewarding careers like no other, with this exceptional opportunity:
Job Description:
At Discover, be part of a culture where diversity, teamwork and collaboration reign. Join a company that is just as employee-focused as it is on its customers and is consistently awarded for both. We’re all about people, and our employees are why Discover is a great place to work. Be the reason we help millions of consumers build a brighter financial future and achieve yours along the way with a rewarding career.
Responsible for adapting and promoting Agile methodology and all related Scrum ceremonies within a cross functional Agile team. Provides oversight during feature and user story grooming and Sprint development. Manages Sprint release timeline and resolves impediments to ensure Agile releases stay on track.
Responsibilities
- Identifies dependencies between Agile teams. Communicates and resolves dependencies between different teams.
- Facilitates team activities including daily stand-up meetings, grooming, Sprint planning, demonstrations, release planning and team retrospectives. Manages Sprint release deliverables and proactively identifies and resolves impediments to ensure Sprint releases stays on track. Updates Sprint activities in Agile planning and execution tracking tool. Participates in Scrum of Scrums forum within the Agile Release Train to communicate the Agile team’s progress, dependencies and impediments.
Skills:
Minimum Qualifications
At a minimum, here’s what we need from you:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or Computer Science or related field
- In lieu of a degree, 2+ years of experience in applied Scrum Master experience, or related experience
Preferred Qualifications
If we had our say, we’d also look for:
- Scrum Master, upon hire
Discover Financial Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, among other things, or as a qualified individual with a disability.
So, what are you waiting for? Apply today!