Scrum Master jobs in Dallas, TX

Cognizant Technology Solutions is seeking for “Scrum Master” who could join in our team of IT professionals in a permanent role. If you meet our background requirements and skills and looking for an opportunity to be rewarded for your skills and expertise, here is the ideal opportunity for you!

Cognizant will not sponsor H-1B or other U.S. work authorization, or lawful permanent residence (otherwise known as a “Green Card”) for this role.

 Job title: Scrum Master

Job Location: Dallas, TX / Ohio

Duration: Fulltime with Cognizant

Experience: 6 to 10 years

Required Qualifications:

·       Experience in a scrum master role.

·       Familiarity with software development

·       Excellent knowledge of Scrum techniques and artifacts (such as definition of done, user stories, automated testing, backlog refinement)

·       Good knowledge of other Agile frameworks (Crystal, XP etc.)

·       Excellent communication and servant leadership skills

·       Problem-solving and conflict-resolution ability

·       Outstanding organizational skills

·       Degree in Computer Science, Business, or similar field

·       Scrum master certification is a plus.

Roles and Responsibilities:

·       Manage each project’s scope and timeline.

·       Coordinate sprints, retrospective meetings, and daily stand-ups.

·       Coach team members in Agile frameworks.

·       Facilitate internal communication and effective collaboration.

·       Be the point of contact for external communications (e.g. from customers or stakeholders)

·       Work with product owners to handle backlogs and new requests.

·       Resolve conflicts and remove obstacles that occur.

·       Help teams implement changes effectively.

·       Ensure deliverables are up to quality standards at the end of each sprint.

·       Guide development teams to higher scrum maturity.

·       Help build a productive environment where team members ‘own’ the product and enjoy working on it.

Benefits:

Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

·       Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

·       Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off

·       401(k) plan and contributions

·       Long-term/Short-term Disability

·       Paid Parental Leave

·       Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

About Cognizant

Headquartered in the U.S, Cognizant is a member of the S&P-500, Nasdaq-100, Fortune 200, and was recently ranked as the #1 Fastest Growing “All Star” by Fortune Magazine. Cognizant leverages a highly flexible business model, a seamless global delivery network, and deep domain expertise to deliver to a long list of world-class companies that are leaders in their own space.

www.cognizant.com

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