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Advanced Scrum Master

TEKsystems
$85.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, New York, New York
Sep 17, 2025
About the Role: We are seeking a hands-on, driven, and technically curious Scrum Master to lead Agile transformation efforts for a leading financial services client. This role goes far beyond facilitating meetings and updating Jira boards-it requires someone who takes full ownership of delivery, understands the business and technology deeply, and drives outcomes with urgency and accountability. You'll be embedded in high-impact financial technology initiatives, working closely with developers, PMs, and stakeholders to build Agile processes from the ground up and ensure delivery excellence. The ideal candidate is not just a Scrum Master but you are a change agent, a problem solver, and a leader who gets into the weeds of the application and business use case. This role will sit on site hybrid 2-4 days a week in New York working on a long term contract. Key Responsibilities: * Lead Agile ceremonies and coach teams on Agile principles and practices * Drive Agile transformation across both immature and mature teams * Build and formalize Agile processes from scratch, tailored to team needs * Collaborate deeply with developers, PMs, and stakeholders to ensure delivery excellence * Take ownership of impediments-don't just raise tickets, resolve them * Structure and manage Jira boards, workflows, and reporting with precision * Support 2 Agile pods (10-15 people per pod) and foster a culture of accountability * Communicate effectively across technical and business teams * Learn the specifics of the financial domain and application use cases * Be proactive in identifying dependencies, risks, and blockers-and escalate with purpose * Drive technology deliverables and ensure alignment with business goals * Be assertive in leading change, not just following Agile rules * * Key Projects: * Equity Research Application * Credit & Lending Platform Required Qualifications: * 10+ years of experience as a Scrum Master with advanced Scrum and Agile knowledge with industry experience in financial services or banking required. * Proven experience delivering software in Agile environments * SAFe/Scaled Agile experience required * Strong Jira expertise (configuration, reporting, workflows) * Excellent communication, facilitation, and coaching skills * Hands-on, proactive, and solutions-oriented mindset * Ability to embed within teams and drive change from within * Experience working with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment * * Preferred Qualifications: * 5+ years of Agile transformation experience * Experience in capital markets, credit, or lending domains * SAFe certification or experience in scaled Agile environments * Agile certifications (CSM, PSM, PMI-ACP, etc.) * * Soft Skills: * Assertive yet respectful communicator * Self-motivated and able to hit the ground running * Strong sense of ownership and accountability * Comfortable working with ambiguity and building structure * Willingness to learn the technology and business specifics * Able to speak confidently to every detail on their resume Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $85.00 - $85.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in New York,NY. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 23, 2025. h4>About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.