SCRUM Master

Overview

Ready to make a real impact? As a Scrum Master with a leading financial services company, you’ll be instrumental in guiding multiple scrum teams through all phases of a large-scale software development, implementation, and integration project. Partnering with Aquent, a global leader in connecting top talent with exceptional opportunities, you’ll be empowered to leverage your expertise and drive successful outcomes in a dynamic and rewarding environment.
This is your opportunity to lead and inspire. You’ll be the driving force behind several Scrum teams, ensuring timely task completion, minimizing technical debt, and upholding the highest quality standards. Your collaboration with client personnel will be key, building strong relationships with stakeholders and fostering a collaborative environment. This role offers a unique chance to shape the future of financial technology.
What You’ll Do:

• Oversee all task activities assigned to the Scrum team, ensuring timely completion and minimal technical debt.
• Maintain the highest quality of performance across all projects.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with client personnel and stakeholders.
• Lead multiple Scrum teams through planning, development, and testing phases of a large software development, implementation, and integration project.
• Conduct all Scrum-related activities, including sprint planning, daily scrum meetings, sprint retrospectives, and client demos.
• Collaborate with product owners to manage the product backlog and sprint activities.
• Proactively identify and remove obstacles and manage risks to maximize team efficiency and effectiveness.
• Diligently track and report on all Scrum activities daily.

Must-Haves:

• Skills equivalent to 6-10 years of experience in a comparable role.
• Proven experience managing software development projects, preferably using an Agile Scrum approach.
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication (written and verbal), time management, project planning, and team-building skills.
• Ability to apply Scrum estimation techniques to software development efforts.

Nice-to-Haves:

• PMI-ACP, Certified Scrum Practitioner (CSP), or Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification.

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $65.99 to $73.33 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.
About Aquent Talent:
Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.
Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!
Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.