Senior Scrum Master

Charles Schwab

Austin, TX

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Agile Programming Methodologies, Agile Velocity Tracking, Analysis Skills, Atlassian JIRA, Automation, Backlog Prioritization, Best Practices, Business Plan, Business Support, Certified ScrumMaster, Change Management, Coaching, Communication Skills, Consulting, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Cross-Functional, Dental Insurance, DevOps, Enterprise Applications, Event Management, Extreme Programming, Finance, Financial Planning, Financial Services, Hardware Virtualization, Healthcare, High Net Worth, Integration Testing, Interpersonal Skills, Kanban, Mentoring, Metrics, Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft Windows Azure, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Product Backlog, Product Management, Project Management Software, Project/Program Management, Quality Assurance, Requirements Management, Retail, Scrum Project Management and Software Development, ScrumMaster, Slack, Software Development, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Software Testing, Sprint Planning, Sprint Retrospective, Standup Meetings, Stock Purchase Plans, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Technical Strategy, Technical Support, Test Automation, Test Driven Development (TDD), Test Plan/Schedule, User Experience Design (UXD), User Interface Design, Vision Plan

LOCATION

Austin, TX

POSTED

3 days ago

Your opportunity

At Schwab, you’re empowered to make an impact on your career. Here, innovative thought meets creative problem solving, helping us “challenge the status quo” and transform the finance industry together.Schwab Technology Services enables the future of how clients manage their money by providing innovative and reliable technology products and services as a part of our ongoing commitment to democratize access

to investing and financial planning.

At Schwab, you’re empowered to make an impact on your career. Here, innovative thought meets creative problem

solving, helping us “challenge the status quo” and transform the finance industry together.

Wealth and Advice Solutions Technology (WAS Tech) is an organization within Schwab Technology Services aligned to

support the technology needs of Wealth and Advice Solutions (WAS) business which is a growth area for Schwab.

This newly created role will support the future growth of the WAS Tech business. As a seasoned, hands-on Senior

Scrum Master, you will enable WAS Tech to achieve consistent, predictable, high-quality delivery by implementing

best practices, tools, metrics, automation frameworks, and provide Agile oversight in the areas of software

development and testing. You’ll serve as a strong and versatile hands-on scrum master. You will deliver high-quality

solutions that meet business objectives in a flexible, collaborative, and rapidly changing environment.

You will play a critical role in supporting key stakeholders across the WAS organization which is focused on high-net

worth and ultra-high net worth retail investors. Supported business functions span Schwab’s Wealth and Investment

Solutions including Schwab Wealth Advisory. You will be working with a team of talented and highly motivated

technologists that strive to make technology a strategic differentiator for Schwab’s WAS business and their clients.

What you have

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of professional experience as a Scrum Master in enterprise software development environments

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM I), or equivalent Agile certification

• Demonstrated experience facilitating Scrum ceremonies (daily standups, sprint planning, retrospectives, sprint

reviews) for development teams of 5-9 members

• Proven track record of coaching development teams to achieve consistent velocity and meet sprint commitments

• Experience identifying, tracking, and resolving team impediments and organizational blockers

• Proficiency with Agile project management tools such as JIRA, Azure DevOops, or Rally

• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, development, testing,

and deployment phases

• Experience working with Product Owners to manage and prioritize product backlogs

• Excellent facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams including developers, QA engineers, product managers, and

business stakeholders

• Experience in fast-paced, iterative development environments with changing priorities

• Knowledge of Agile metrics and reporting (burndown charts, velocity tracking, sprint health metrics)

• Understanding of DevOps practices and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) concepts

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced Scrum certifications (CSP-SM, PSM II) or SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) certification

• 7+ years of Scrum Master experience with at least 2 years in a senior or lead role

• Experience in scaled Agile environments (SAFe, LeSS, Scrum@Scale)

• Background in software development, quality assurance, or technical project management

• Experience coaching and mentoring junior Scrum Masters or Agile practitioners

• Financial services, healthcare, or other regulated industry experience

• Familiarity with multiple Agile frameworks beyond Scrum (Kanban, XP, Lean)

• Experience with release planning and dependency management across multiple teams

• Knowledge of technical practices such as test-driven development, continuous integration, and automated testing

• Proficiency with collaboration tools like Confluence, Slack, Microsoft Teams, and virtual facilitation platforms

• Experience facilitating large-scale planning events (PI Planning, quarterly business reviews)

• Understanding of UX/UI design processes and design thinking methodologies

• Change management and organizational transformation experience

• Strong analytical skills with experience using data to drive team improvements

What’s in it for you

At Schwab, you’re empowered to shape your future. We champion your growth through meaningful work, continuous learning, and a culture of trust and collaboration—so you can build the skills to make a lasting impact. Our Hybrid Work and Flexibility approach balances our ongoing commitment to workplace flexibility, serving our clients, and our strong belief in the value of being together in person on a regular basis.

We offer a competitive benefits package that takes care of the whole you – both today and in the future:

+ 401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase plan

+ Paid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positions

+ Paid parental leave and family building benefits

+ Tuition reimbursement

+ Health, dental, and vision insurance
What’s in it for you:

At Schwab, we’re committed to empowering our employees’ personal and professional success. Our purpose-driven, supportive culture, and focus on your development means you’ll get the tools you need to make a positive difference in the finance industry. Our Hybrid Work and Flexibility approach balances our ongoing commitment to workplace flexibility, serving our clients, and our strong belief in the value of being together in person on a regular basis.

We offer a competitive benefits package that takes care of the whole you – both today and in the future:

401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positions

Paid parental leave and family building benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Schwab is an affirmative action employer, focused on employing and advancing in employment, qualified women, racial and ethnic minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities in the workplace. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodations in the application process, contact Human Resources at applicantaccessibility@schwab.com or call 800-275-1281.

About the Company

Charles Schwab

The Charles Schwab Corporation is a leading provider of financial services, with more than 300 offices. Through its operating subsidiaries, the company provides a full range of securities brokerage, banking, money management and financial advisory services to individual investors and independent investment advisors. Named "Highest in Investor Satisfaction with Self-Directed Services" by J.D. Power and Associates in 2009, its broker-dealer subsidiary, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (member SIPC) affiliates offer a complete range of investment services and products including an extensive selection of mutual funds; financial planning and investment advice; retirement plan and equity compensation plan services; referrals to independent fee-based investment advisors; and custodial, operational and trading support for independent, fee-based investment advisors through Schwab Advisor Services.

The Charles Schwab Bank (member FDIC) provides banking and mortgage services and products. To meet the needs of our clients, we are actively recruiting people with the desire, drive and creativity to find solutions that help meet our clients' needs; who want the chance to learn, grow with the company and explore their career opportunities; who will strive for excellence in achieving our clients' and our company's goals; who have the highest ethical standards - individuals who take pride in making a difference in people's lives.

COMPANY SIZE

1,000 to 1,499 employees

INDUSTRY

Security and Surveillance

FOUNDED

1971

WEBSITE

http://www.aboutschwab.com/careers

Senior Scrum Master

Charles Schwab

Austin, TX

About the Company

Charles Schwab

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