Scrum Master

Location : Hyderabad/Pune

What do we do?

As a pioneer for digital transformation GFT develops sustainable solutions across new technologies – from cloud engineering and artificial intelligence to blockchain/DLT. With its deep technological expertise, strong partnerships, and comprehensive market know-how GFT offers advice to the financial and insurance sectors, as well as in the manufacturing industry. Through the intelligent use of IT solutions GFT increases productivity and creates added value for clients. Companies gain easy and safe access to scalable IT-applications and innovative business models.

Who are we?

Having started in Germany in 1987, GFT Technologies has grown to become a trusted Software Engineering and Consulting specialist for the international financial industry, counting many of the world’s largest and best-known Banks as our clients. We are an organization that empowers you to not only explore but raise your potential and seek out opportunities that add value. At GFT, diversity, equality, and inclusion are at the core of who we are. Ensuring a diverse and inclusive working environment for all communities is one of the main pillars of our diversity strategy, based on our core values and culture. We have been certified for 2022/23 as a ‘Great place to work’ in the APAC region. So, if you want to have the opportunity to work with an outstanding and progressive organization this position could be right for you.

• Be the Scrum Master (SCRUM/LeSS) for the team, leading the activities of grooming and maintaining the product backlog
• Possess strong problem solving, analytical skills with an ability to handle multiple tasks & prioritize accordingly
• Risk management skills
• Contribute to backlog management, prioritization within the team
• Prepare user stories agree with team and Product Owner
• Contribute towards release planning and release signoffs
• Adhere to organizational guidelines and process
• Technical background is nice to have, good knowledge of Banking is an advantage
• Facilitating discussion, decision making, and conflict resolution when discussing issues across squads
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate, troubleshoot, and problem
• Strong interpersonal & negotiation skills in dealing with multiple stakeholders
• Must be flexible, adaptable, and have the ability to work in a fast-paced changing environment
• Analytical and conceptual thinking skills
• Excellent documentation skills

• A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related. PMP or an equivalent Agile (SCRUM, LeSS) certification would be considered an asset
• At least 5 years’ experience in a Project Manager role, good banking knowledge is an advantage
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Familiar with MS Project, JIRA/Confluence for dashboards, boards configuration, burndown, and similar tools
• Applicable knowledge of the technologies used by the team
• Good skills and knowledge of servant leadership, facilitation, situational awareness, conflict resolution, continual improvement, empowerment, and increasing transparency
• Knowledge of various well-documented patterns and techniques for project management
• A proven record of leading and supporting successful projects
• Previous experience in a leadership role with strong and proven leadership skills
• Conflict resolution and conflict management experience
• Highly organized and excellent time management ability
• Able to multitask with a strong understanding of core manager duties
• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal abilities, including negotiation skills

• Competitive salary
• 13th-month salary guarantee
• Performance bonus
• Professional English course for employees
• Premium health insurance
• Extensive annual leave