Scrum Master – Pune IRC259536

Description

Facilitate and support agile delivery processes across 3 teams (12–15 members in total).

Lead Scrum ceremonies including planning, retrospectives, daily standups, and Scrum of Scrums (SoS).

Actively participate in grooming sessions and backlog refinement.

Foster transparent and effective communication across all team members and stakeholders.

Serve as the primary liaison between the development teams and US-based customers.

Escalate issues proactively to Project Managers and customer counterparts.

Help the teams to meet sprint goals by removing blockers and mitigating risks.

Shield development teams from external disruptions and distractions.

Guide teams in cultivating agile mindsets and accountable, self-organizing behaviors.

Contribute to improving and enforcing software development policies and practices.

Track and report key metrics such as SLAs, KPIs, velocity, burndown, and delivery status.

Required Skills & Experience:

Recent hands-on experience in software development.

Solid understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

Proven experience in building and delivering software for distributed production systems.

Hands-on experience with Agile methodologies like Scrum, Kanban, and XP.

Demonstrated experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Delivery Manager.

Strong understanding of backlog management, burndown metrics, velocity, and user stories.

Experience managing risk and driving continuous improvement.

Basic knowledge of software development practices to support and understand team needs.

Excellent problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.

Strong communication, negotiation, and mediation abilities.

Proven ability to collaborate with global stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in Java backend development is a strong plus.

Prior experience in full-cycle software development from design to release.

Passion for engineering and finding creative, long-term solutions to complex challenges.

Experience in managing or coaching agile transformations is a plus.

Requirements

Recent experience in hands-on software development

Solid understanding of project SDLC

Experienced in software for distributed production systems

Hands-on knowledge & experience in Agile (ScrumKanbanXP etc.) software development methodologies

Basic knowledge of software development processes and procedures to understand team’s needs

Knowledge about tasks, backlog tracking, burndown metrics, velocity, user stories etc.

Negotiator, Mediator, Understand business requirements

Experienced in development a variety of complex Java backend is an advantage

The ideal candidate thrives in a culture of innovation, challenges self to constantly improve, and shares knowledge to empower others

Understanding, ability to describe and work with agile-based products

Passion for engineering; looks for novel and creative solutions to complex, systematic problems.

Proven ability to look beyond the surface to understand root causes in building long term solutions

Strong collaborator and teammate, with exceptional communication skills

Has gone through a full software development life cycle (design to release)

Risk management

Reporting (SLA, KPI)

Demonstrable experience of Scrum Management

Job responsibilities

Manage 3 teams of total 12 to 15 members, facilitation and support of delivery process

Facilitating all Scrum ceremonies (planning, retrospectives, daily standups, SoS, …)

Active participation in grooming sessions

Establish and execute clear communications across all team members

Active / pro-active communication with the US-based customer

Escalating possible issues to Project Manager, counter-partner on the customer side

Active problem-solver

Help the team to achieve goals

Resolve / unblock impediments

Ability to shield a development team from outside distractions and interferences

Cultivate the right mindset, culture and behaviors for enabling empowered and accountable Product Teams

Contribute to establishing, enforcing and improving Software Development policies and procedures to constantly

improve operational

What we offer

Culture of caring. At GlobalLogic, we prioritize a culture of caring. Across every region and department, at every level, we consistently put people first. From day one, you’ll experience an inclusive culture of acceptance and belonging, where you’ll have the chance to build meaningful connections with collaborative teammates, supportive managers, and compassionate leaders.

Learning and development. We are committed to your continuous learning and development. You’ll learn and grow daily in an environment with many opportunities to try new things, sharpen your skills, and advance your career at GlobalLogic. With our Career Navigator tool as just one example, GlobalLogic offers a rich array of programs, training curricula, and hands-on opportunities to grow personally and professionally.

Interesting & meaningful work. GlobalLogic is known for engineering impact for and with clients around the world. As part of our team, you’ll have the chance to work on projects that matter. Each is a unique opportunity to engage your curiosity and creative problem-solving skills as you help clients reimagine what’s possible and bring new solutions to market. In the process, you’ll have the privilege of working on some of the most cutting-edge and impactful solutions shaping the world today.

Balance and flexibility. We believe in the importance of balance and flexibility. With many functional career areas, roles, and work arrangements, you can explore ways of achieving the perfect balance between your work and life. Your life extends beyond the office, and we always do our best to help you integrate and balance the best of work and life, having fun along the way!

High-trust organization. We are a high-trust organization where integrity is key. By joining GlobalLogic, you’re placing your trust in a safe, reliable, and ethical global company. Integrity and trust are a cornerstone of our value proposition to our employees and clients. You will find truthfulness, candor, and integrity in everything we do.

About GlobalLogic

GlobalLogic, a Hitachi Group Company, is a trusted digital engineering partner to the world’s largest and most forward-thinking companies. Since 2000, we’ve been at the forefront of the digital revolution – helping create some of the most innovative and widely used digital products and experiences. Today we continue to collaborate with clients in transforming businesses and redefining industries through intelligent products, platforms, and services.