Cognizant hiring for Agilist/ Scrum Master

Cognizant

10 - 12 years

Chennai

Posted: 3/30/2025

Job Description

Job Description

· 10-12 years of experience with deep knowledge and experience with multiple Agile frameworks

· Manage project's scope and timeline. Coordinate sprints, retrospective meetings and daily stand-ups.

· Should be able to coach team members in Agile frameworks

· Very strong communication skills

· Familiarity with all Agile practices, regulated environments and software development practices.

· Facilitate internal communication and effective collaboration

· Be the point of contact for external communications (e.g. from customers or stakeholders).

· Facilitate user design thinking sessions with product owner and developer

· Should be able to remove impediments and resolve conflicts and issues that occur

· Create and ensure staffing plans within development team

· Should be able to understand business

· Strong collaboration, coaching, facilitation and problem-solving skills

· Willing to work in night shifts (if required)

· Ability to work with multiple teams within client and cognizant network

Preferred Skills:

· Agile certifications (e.g. CSM/PSM, ICAgile, SAFe) desired when accompanying demonstration of an agile mindset and relevant examples of experience and skills to help enable teams

· Enterprise Business Agility strategic and systems thinking

Education:

· Bachelor of Engineering

· MBA (Desired)

About Company

Cognizant is a global leader in technology and consulting services, helping businesses transform their operations through digital solutions. Specializing in IT services, including software development, business process outsourcing, and consulting, Cognizant supports clients across industries such as healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, and retail. With a focus on innovation, Cognizant assists organizations in modernizing their technology, improving operational efficiency, and enhancing customer experiences. Headquartered in the U.S., it is consistently ranked among the most admired companies in the world and is a member of the NASDAQ-100.

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