Scrum Master

Challenge Financial Services is looking for a Scrum Master to join our dynamic and growing team. As a leading indirect auto finance company in the Southwest region, we are dedicated to providing exceptional service to our customers. Our privately-held, family-owned business has been in operation since 1994, and we have more than $80,000,000 in outstanding receivables under management.

As the Scrum Master, you will play a crucial role in facilitating the Agile development process and ensuring that our teams are able to deliver high-quality software solutions efficiently. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including product owners, developers, and quality assurance, to plan and execute projects using the Scrum framework.

Responsibilities

• Guide and coach the development team on Agile values, principles, and practices
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
• Collaborate with product owners to prioritize and refine the product backlog
• Remove impediments and address team conflicts to ensure smooth project execution
• Track and report the team's progress and maintain visibility into their work
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and help the team to identify and implement process improvements
• Support the development team in self-organizing and achieving their goals

Requirements

• Solid experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach
• Strong understanding of Agile principles and ability to apply them in practice
• Familiarity with the Scrum framework and Agile methodologies
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to facilitate collaboration and drive team alignment
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Proven track record of delivering successful software projects
• Scrum Master certification (e.g., PSM I or CSM) is a plus

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Training & Development
• Work From Home
• Wellness Resources
• Stock Option Plan