Scrum Master

Equifax is where you can power your possible. If you want to achieve your true potential, chart new paths, develop new skills, collaborate with bright minds,  and make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you.

What you’ll do

• Lead and facilitate 2-3 , each composed of 7-9 members including software developers, QA engineers, and a product owner.

• Champion and ensure team understanding and adherence to the Team Agreement, Definition of Ready, and Definition of Done.

• Collaborate closely with product owners to ensure a clear understanding of business objectives within features and user stories.

• Expertly facilitate core Scrum ceremonies: sprint planning, release planning, daily stand-ups, stakeholder demos, and sprint retrospectives.

• Actively support the product owner in the continuous development, maintenance, and refinement of the product backlog.

• Proactively identify and eliminate impediments and blockers to maintain high team productivity.

• Manage and coordinate dependencies with other internal teams to ensure smooth workflow.

• Provide transparent metrics and regular team health status updates.

• Mentor team members in the adoption and consistent application of Agile/Scrum best practices.

• Diligently track, report on, and facilitate the resolution of identified issues and risks.

• Implement and support change practices within the team.

• Track key team performance indicators such as velocity, volatility, predictability, and cycle time, and use these metrics to drive continuous team improvement.

• Provide exemplary support to the team through servant leadership and by consistently leading by example.

• Utilize Jira proficiently to create insightful dashboards, filters, and reports for team visibility and tracking.

What experience you need

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related or equivalent practical experience.

• 2-5 years of professional experience in managing technology projects involving cross-functional, matrix teams (including vendors) with significant integration across multiple lines of business and technical disciplines.

• Minimum of 3-5  year of experience as a Scrum Master managing Agile projects using Agile software development methodologies, specifically Scrum or Kanban.

• Demonstrated experience in actively participating in process improvement and/or change initiatives.

•  Scrum Master Certification is preferred.

What could set you apart

• Consistently demonstrates high professional standards aligned with the organization’s values, principles, and code of conduct, actively encouraging the same in others.

• Takes full ownership and accountability for personal tasks, decisions, and outcomes, readily acknowledging errors and addressing problems directly without shifting blame.

• Possesses solid foundational knowledge and experience within the discipline, while actively developing more advanced skills and understanding.

• Effectively identifies and resolves a range of problems in straightforward situations using established methods.

• Makes sound decisions within established guidelines and policies that directly impact personal work.

• Prioritizes and organizes workload efficiently to meet deadlines and consistently deliver high-quality results.

• Agile Engineering Best Practices: Applies a strong understanding of Agile values, principles, and practices to support the team's consistent product delivery and champions the ongoing application of Agile/Scrum/Kanban best practices within established Agile teams.

• Change Management: Leverages knowledge of change management principles to foster the adoption of Agile mindsets and processes within the team.

• Negotiation and Influence: Skillfully engages in team-level discussions to achieve consensus and drive outcomes, effectively influencing the actions, behaviors, or opinions of others.

• Operational Excellence: Proactively monitors and measures systems against key metrics to ensure consistent and high-quality product delivery.

• Process Improvement: Identifies and champions new ways of working within the Scrum framework to streamline processes and enhance efficiency.

• Product Development Lifecycle: Applies a working knowledge of the product development lifecycle to contribute effectively to bringing products to market.

• Google Cloud Certification

We offer a hybrid work setting, comprehensive compensation and healthcare packages, attractive paid time off, and organizational growth potential through our online learning platform with guided career tracks.

Are you ready to power your possible?  Apply today, and get started on a path toward an exciting new career at Equifax, where you can make a difference!

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