Scrum Master

About Origence With 30 years at the forefront of fintech innovation we specialize in SaaS lending solutions that lead the industry Our core mission is customer centric focusing on empowering Credit Unions across the United States with the tools to offer accessible competitive lending services Were deeply committed to enhancing the financial ecosystem for a broad network of credit unions members and auto dealers We invest in our greatest assets our employees and foster a culture of innovation and ownership through freedom and responsibility We celebrate fiscal accountability operational rigor and efficiency to create a sustainably healthy and robust business for the long term The Scrum Master will work with Agile teams that span across time zones required for operational excellence in product deliveries Responsible for making sure a Scrum team lives by the values and practices of Scrum Additionally provide guidance and help educate the team in Lean Kanban and Scaled Agile framework SAFe We are in the implementation phase of the SAFe transformation journey The scrum master will 1 ensure that the Agile process is being followed; 2 help remove blockers and impediments 3 foster an environment to create high performing team that generates continuous flow of value with ongoing innovation and relentless improvement MUST BE LOCATED IN THE IRVINE CA AREA What you will do Act as a servant leader to facilitate and support teams in the day to day operation of their agile practicesActively facilitate team events like Daily Stand Up Sprint Planning Sprint Review and Sprint RetrospectiveActively facilitate activities such as backlog refinement in order to maintain a healthy backlogFacilitatehelp with program events breakouts during PI planning system demo problem solving during I&ASupport the team in identifying and help the team in addressing impediments that prevent the team from achieving the sprint goals Take action where necessary to remove the impedimentsDrive improvements through retrospectives by deriving insights from data and dashboardsKeeps up to date with sprint board and team deliverables to act as the team representative in the Scum of ScrumHelps achieve transparency and conflict resolutionMonitors and tracks the risks while not having the ownership of the risk itselfBuild a trusting safe environment within the team where problems can be raised without fear of blame retribution or being judgedAssist with internal and external communication improving transparency and making information visibleCoaching and mentoring support to teams or individuals to help improve performance and achieve goalsProvide training to impart or reinforce knowledge of Lean Agile concepts tools and practicesProvide support with risk management release management and facilitate release planning activities maintaining and improving the flow of value deliveryThe Ideal Candidate Experience in SAFe Scaled Agile Framework or any scaled environment is required3 5 years of experience in a software development environment3 5 years working in an Agile team3 5 years of experience as a Scrum MasterDemonstrated expert knowledge of agile principles practices and methodsDemonstrated use of Agile metrics to track the Team and Release progressPractical experience of servant leadership in agile teamsExperience in participating in program events like PI planning etcExcellent organizational and facilitation skills during system demo I&A problem solving etcExceptional in oral written and presentation communication with team RTE and othersSelf starting mentality and willingness to take ownership of difficult challengesDesire to drive change implement new ways of working and think out of the boxExcellent knowledge of PC based computer systems including MS Word Project Excel PowerPoint Visio etcPreferred Qualifications BABS degree in a technical or related fieldProject Management Professional PMP and Certified Scrum Master CSM are a plusAdvanced Certified Scrum Master A CSM CertifiedExperience with Azure DevOps andor JIRAWhy you should apply Flexible Working EnvironmentPaid Time Off401k 8 matchCollege Tuition Benefits Tuition ReimbursementGood Benefits optionsCompany Culture Cultural and Holiday celebrations Theme days like Star Wars Day & Bring your Kids to Work Day Monthly Townhalls and Quarterly Company Meetings that ensure awareness inclusion and transparencyThe starting salary range for this full time position is 78600 98200 per year This base pay will take into consideration internal equity candidates geographic region job related knowledge and experience among other factors Origence maintains a highly competitive compensation program Under company guidelines this position is eligible for an annual bonus to provide an incentive to achieve targeted goals Bonuses are awarded at companys discretion on an individual basis Origence is an equal opportunity employer All recruitment hiring training compensation benefits discipline and other terms and conditions of employment will be based upon an individuals qualifications regardless of race religion color sex gender identity sexual orientation national origin ancestry military service marital status pregnancy age protected medical condition genetic information disability or any other category protected by federal state or local law