Candescent is the largest non-core digital banking provider. We bring together the transformative technologies that power and connect account opening, digital banking and branch solutions for banks and credit unions of all sizes on any core. Our Candescent solutions power the top three U.S. mobile banking apps and are trusted by banks and credit unions of all sizes.We offer an extensive portfolio of industry-leading products and services with an extensible ecosystem of out-of-the-box and integrated partner solutions. In addition, our API-first architecture and developer tools enable financial institutions to optimize and expand upon their existing capabilities by seamlessly integrating custom-built or third-party solutions. And our connected in-person, remote and digital experiences reinvent customer service across all channels.Self-service configuration and marketing tools give financial institutions greater control of their branding, targeted messaging and overall user experience. And data-driven analytics and reporting tools provide valuable insights to help drive continued growth and profitability. From conversions and implementations to custom development and customer care, our clients get expert, end-to-end support at every step.Passionate about Scrum and Agile Processes. You want to see empowered teams that develop high quality software in an efficient manner. You see the world a little differently than your peers. Everywhere you look, there’s possibility and opportunity for improvement. You don’t see problems, you see boundaries to push and challenges to solve. You believe agile teams provide the best opportunity for teams to succeed. You enjoy being part of a team that is building software solutions that make life easier!In fact, you're a fun person to be around - you enjoy helping others you grow and develop - making the team successful.Curious? Read on. We’re looking for a Scrum Master like you.
You Can Expect To
- Own the Scrum process, ensuring that it is adhered to.
- Protect the Team, keeping their execution and delivery focused on the committed sprint work.
- Remove impediments in a timely manner and detect hidden problems.
- Provide training for new members and refresher sessions for existing teams.
- Schedule and facilitate all scrum ceremonies.
- Generate and analyze metrics to monitor and improve the team’s velocity, software quality and efficiency.
- Encourage self-organization and empowerment of the Team, making sure other parties do not make commitments on behalf of the team.
- Assist the Product Owner with backlog maintenance and grooming.
- Enact change & continuous improvement to increase the productivity and efficiency of the team and quality of deliverables.
- Work with other Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches to increase the effectiveness of scrum across the organization.
- Support Team building and development by utilizing the abilities and skills of individuals and fostering a Feedback culture.
- Use social media and blogs to keep abreast of emerging tools and techniques within the Scrum/Agile/Scaled Agile domain.
People Describe You As
- Passionate about Agile. You understand the benefits of the agile process and empowered teams and share that passion with the team.
- Never content. While you celebrate team accomplishments, you are always helping the teams to find opportunities to improve.
- Energetic and creative. Always looking at ways to keep ceremonies interesting and interactive.
- A bit of a perfectionist, but in all the best ways. People trust you to make the right call—quickly and confidently.
- The one everyone wants on their team. You simply bring out the best in other people.
You Have
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field.
- A minimum of 7-10 years of experience in the software field with a minimum of 3 years experience in an agile environment.
- Working experience in a scaled Agile environment, such as SAFe
- Qualified SAFe Scrum Master or good knowledge of Scaled Agile approaches such as SAFe
- Operational knowledge of multiple Agile Team methods (Scrum, XP, Kanban…)
- Facilitate the Agile Team clarifying its needs, challenges and opportunities within the team’s context, articulating a transformation vision and pursuing it
- Advanced Lean-Agile operational knowledge at team level and how it integrates with other Agile Teams
- Experience as a Scrum Master for a commercial software development team that was diligently applying Agile principles, practices, theory and Scrum Values. CSM certification/ SAFe Scrum Master is a plus.
- Experience with Jira or other tools (Jira Align) utilized in an agile development environment.
- Good skills and knowledge of openness, servant leadership, facilitation, situational awareness, conflict resolution, continual improvement, empowerment, and increasing transparency.
- Knowledge and/or experience with widely successful Agile techniques: User Stories, ATDD, TDD, Continuous Integration, Continuous Testing, Automated Testing.
- Good skills and knowledge of servant leadership, facilitation, situational awareness, conflict resolution, continual improvement, empowerment, and increasing transparency.
- Experience generating Metrics and Reports using Jira and other project management tools.
- Strong analytic and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Exceptional teamwork and collaboration skills.
You Might Also Have
- Cloud/SAAS, PaaS development experience especially with cloud technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes and Google Cloud.
- Experience with developing software for Financial Institutions.
- Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM I).
- Knowledge of other Agile approaches: Lean, XP, Kanban, etc
- Experience of facilitating a Scrum of Scrums.
- Experience of working with teams located at multiple geographic locations.
- Working experience of ‘Product’ based organization projects.
- Experience using Jira and Jira Align to manage development/bug tasks
EEO Statement
Integrated into our shared values is Candescent’s commitment to diversity and equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, military service, genetic information, or any other characteristic or conduct protected by law. Candescent is committed to being a globally inclusive company where all people are treated fairly, recognized for their individuality, promoted based on performance and encouraged to strive to reach their full potential. We believe in understanding and respecting differences among all people. Every individual at Candescent has an ongoing responsibility to respect and support a globally diverse environment.
Statement to Third Party Agencies
To ALL recruitment agencies: Candescent only accepts resumes from agencies on the preferred supplier list. Please do not forward resumes to our applicant tracking system, Candescent employees, or any Candescent facility. Candescent is not responsible for any fees or charges associated with unsolicited resumes.
