Development Manager/Scrum Master

THE ROLE : We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master with a strong technical foundation to work with our client to lead agile practices for their software development teams. This position is ideal for a former developer, technical lead, or development manager who has transitioned into agile coaching and wants to leverage their technical expertise in a financial services environment. Company Context : Our client operates a 24/7 precious metals trading platform serving institutional clients and requires seamless coordination between development, operations, and business teams to maintain platform reliability and deliver continuous improvements. Key Responsibilities : Agile Leadership : - Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies (daily standups, sprint planning, retrospectives, sprint reviews) for multiple cross-functional teams - Coach teams and stakeholders on agile principles and practices, driving continuous improvement in team maturity - Remove impediments and shield teams from external distractions to maintain focus and productivity - Foster a culture of transparency, collaboration, and accountability across development teams Technical Program Management : - Guide teams through complex technical initiatives including cloud migrations, API modernization, and system integrations - Translate technical concepts for business stakeholders and business requirements for technical teams - Monitor and report on team velocity, sprint burndown, and delivery metrics using Azure DevOps analytics - Identify process bottlenecks in CI/CD pipelines and work with teams to optimize deployment workflows Cross-Team Coordination : - Coordinate dependencies between multiple development teams, including offshore contractors - Facilitate technical discussions and architecture decisions when teams face blockers - Partner with Product Owners to maintain well-groomed backlogs with clear technical acceptance criteria - Work with DevOps engineers to ensure smooth deployment processes and infrastructure provisioning Risk Management : - Identify technical and process risks early and escalate appropriately - Ensure compliance with financial services regulations and security requirements - Support incident response coordination for production issues in a 24/7 trading environment Required Qualifications : Scrum Master Experience : - Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent certification (PSM, SAFe SM) - 3+ years of experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach - Proven track record of successfully leading agile teams through complex technical projects Technical Background : - 5+ years of prior experience as a software developer, technical lead, or development manager - Hands-on development experience with .NET Framework/.NET Core and C# - Practical experience building applications with React JS and React Native - Strong understanding of software development lifecycle, architecture patterns, and technical debt management Financial Services Experience: - 2+ years working in financial services, fintech, or trading platform environments - Understanding of financial services compliance, security requirements, and regulatory considerations - Experience with high-availability systems and 24/7 operational requirements DevOps & Cloud : - Advanced proficiency with Azure DevOps (Boards, Repos, Pipelines, Test Plans) - Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment strategies - Working knowledge of Azure Cloud services and infrastructure - Familiarity with GitHub workflows and repository management - Understanding of branching strategies, pull request processes, and code review practices