Certified Scrum master
Tata Consultancy Services· Oct 15, 2026 · 13d ago
Jersey City, NJ
In office
Full-time
Principal
$95K–$105K
10+ years exp
Job description
Must Have Technical/Functional Skills
Certified Scrum master
Key Responsibilities
Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies, including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.
Coach and mentor team members on Agile and Scrum principles, practices, and values.
Remove obstacles and impediments that impact team productivity and sprint goals.
Collaborate closely with Product Owners to maintain and prioritize the product backlog.
Support teams in achieving sprint objectives and delivering business value.
Monitor sprint progress, velocity, burndown charts, and other Agile metrics.
Foster a culture of transparency, accountability, continuous improvement, and teamwork.
Ensure adherence to Scrum methodologies and Agile best practices.
Act as a liaison between development teams, stakeholders, and management.
Facilitate conflict resolution and promote effective communication among team members.
Drive Agile transformation initiatives and support organizational change management efforts.
Identify risks and dependencies and proactively implement mitigation strategies.
Required Qualifications
Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification from Scrum Alliance or equivalent Agile certification.
Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
10+ years of experience serving as a Scrum Master in Agile environments.
Strong understanding of Agile frameworks, including Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe.
Experience with Agile project management tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or Rally.
Excellent facilitation, coaching, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication abilities.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced Agile certifications (A-CSM, PSM, SAFe Scrum Master, etc.).
Experience in Banking, Financial Services, Capital Markets, or FinTech domains.
Knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and DevOps practices.
Experience managing multiple Agile teams simultaneously.
Key Skills
Agile & Scrum Methodologies
Sprint Planning & Execution
Backlog Grooming/Refinement
Team Coaching & Mentoring
Stakeholder Management
Risk & Issue Resolution
Conflict Management
Jira / Azure DevOps
Continuous Improvement
Communication & Leadership
TCS Employee Benefits Summary:
Discretionary Annual Incentive.
Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.
Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves.
Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.
Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement.
Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.
Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refi nancing.
Salary Range: $95,000 - $105,000 a year
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