Agile Scrum Master

FIS’s award-winning Virtus solutions enable asset managers around the globe to effectively service the complex landscape of global credit markets. FIS’ Virtus Credit Solutions provides integrated solutions for portfolio administration and management with a focus on the credit markets.

FIS Capital Markets, Trading and Asset Services is seeking an Agile Scrum Master with strong skills to join our global development team to work on the next generation of Virtus Middle Office and Collateral Administration service offerings. The individual will thrive by being a proactive, team-oriented player in a highly collaborative agile environment.

What you will be doing:

• Own the Scrum process, ensuring the team adheres to the Definition of Ready and Definition of Done for several global scrum teams
• Schedule and facilitate all scrum ceremonies including release management
• Remove impediments in a timely manner and detect hidden problems
• Generate and analyze metrics to monitor and improve the team’s velocity, software quality and efficiency
• Keep team’s execution and delivery on the high level, with focus on the committed sprint work
• Assist the Product Owner with backlog maintenance and grooming
• Enact change & continuous improvement to increase the productivity and efficiency of the team and quality of deliverables
• Ensure that Agile principles, methodologies and concepts are consistently adhered to and guide the team through
• Agile activities as requested or needed

What you bring:

• Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of relevant work experience in a software or financial services company
• Excellent communication and presentation skills (verbal and written)
• Strong knowledge of project management methodology and best practices (e.g. PMI, Agile/Scrum/Kanban), proficiency using Project Management Tools including MS Office products (Excel, Work, PowerPoint), JIRA, and Confluence and strong understanding of Product/Project/Software Development Life Cycle
• Formal project or relevant experience with SAFe framework is a plus
• Understanding of software systems and architecture.
• Demonstrated analytical capability to assess information gathered from a variety of sources. Ability to work in a global team located across continents and time zones
• Ability to report and present accurately, confidently, take initiative, multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment

What we offer you:

• A work environment built on collaboration, flexibility and respect 
• Competitive salary and attractive range of benefits designed to help support your lifestyle and well-being (including private healthcare, 27 days of vacation, hybrid work model - 2 days per week work from home, etc.)
• Varied and challenging work to help you grow your technical skillset