This contract can be performed remotely.
- As Scrum Master, will provide direction to the development and testing teams members, conduct Agile Ceremonies, oversee work and release management.
- Responsible for managing the entire Scrum process and maintaining Scrum artifacts and Scrum Tool.
- Takes projects from assignment to implementation.
- Supports management team’s efforts in change management.
- Recommends and takes action to improve processes.
- Motivated self-starter with excellent analytical, organization, and troubleshooting skills.
- Deep knowledge of software development cycle and testing methodologies.
- Utilization of DevOps and Agile methods to promote collaboration and flexibility in software testing and development.
- Experience using Version One or other work management tools.
- Strong understanding of the complete life cycle of a system (SDLC) application and operating systems.
- Attention to Detail. Critical for identifying discrepancies in payroll calculations that could lead to financial penalties or legal issues
- Problem-Solving. Ability to analyze issues and payroll anomalies, determine if a discrepancy is a system bug or input error, and work with developers to resolve them.
- Strong Communication Skills. Ability to collaborate with key stakeholders, Solutions Architects, Product Owner, Managers and Developers.
- Time Management. Manage testing schedules to meet deadlines and payroll cycles.
- Successful candidates will ensure quality, timely completion of projects, meeting the specified expectations, reducing the risk or errors and customer satisfaction.
Working knowledge of one of more of the following:
- DevSecOps
- Agile Scrum
- VersionOne or equivalent Agile project management software
- Knowledge of and experience with SDLC practices
- Payroll systems and processing
- Mainframe knowledge a plus
Required Certifications:
- Scrum Master Certification required.
Preferred Education/Experience:
o A minimum of eight (8) to twelve (12) years’ relevant experience.
o A degree from an accredited College/University in the applicable field of services is required. If the individual's degree is not in the applicable field then four additional years of related experience is required.
Additional Provisions:
- Pass both a client mandated clearance process to include drug screening, criminal history check and credit check.
- All candidates must be a US Citizen, or have permanent residence status (Green Card).
- Candidate must have lived in the US for the past 5 years.