What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scrum Master II position at GAINSCO Auto Insurance®?
About GAINSCO
Founded in 1978, GAINSCO offers property and casualty insurance with an emphasis on non-standard personal auto policies. It serves drivers nationwide by providing minimum-limits personal auto coverage, making insurance more accessible to a broader market. In 2020, State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company acquired GAINSCO, Inc. and its subsidiaries, making a significant milestone that strengthened GAINSCO’s ability to grow and expand its reach in the personal auto industry market while continuing to build on its decades of specialized expertise.
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Who We Are
At GAINSCO, we are a team driven by passion, creativity, and a commitment to excellence. We celebrate achievements, encourage innovative thinking, and recognize the unique strengths each person brings. Our people truly set us apart.
If you’re seeking a company where your contributions are valued, your efforts have a visible impact, and your dedication is recognized, take the next step in your career with us.
Are you an experienced Scrum Master passionate about driving Agile transformation and delivering high-impact solutions? We’re seeking a Scrum Master II to lead multiple Agile teams focused on enhancing our core insurance platforms—including policy administration, claims processing, and customer-facing systems.
What does a SCRUM MASTER II do?
- Facilitate Agile ceremonies (Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Reviews, Retrospectives) across multiple teams.
- Coach development teams and Product Owners on Agile best practices and enterprise delivery standards.
- Remove impediments and manage cross-team dependencies, especially those involving legacy systems and data platforms.
- Partner with Product Owners to maintain prioritized, well-groomed backlogs aligned with business goals.
- Drive delivery of strategic initiatives such as digital transformation, API integrations, and system modernization.
- Track and leverage Agile metrics (velocity, burndown, cycle time) to promote continuous improvement.
- Ensure compliance with IT governance, security, and regulatory standards.
- Collaborate with QA, DevOps, Security, and Compliance teams to support high-quality, secure releases.
- Mentor junior Scrum Masters and contribute to Agile community of practice.
What is required?
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field required.
Certifications:
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM) required. Advanced CSM (A-CSM) preferred.
Experience:
- 5 years as a Scrum Master in software development or IT delivery required.
- 2 years supporting insurance or financial services systems preferred.
- Familiarity with personal auto insurance domains (quoting, policy admin, claims, billing) is a plus.
- Experience with Guidewire or DuckCreek platforms preferred.
- Deep understanding of Agile/Scrum frameworks in regulated, enterprise environments.
- Proficiency with Azure DevOps and Agile project management tools.
- Proficiency with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub, Azure Pipelines).
Other skills and abilities:
- Strong stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and coach teams effectively.
- Excellent problem-solving, facilitation, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Strong organizational and time management abilities.
- Effective communicator with the ability to influence and align teams.
What else do you need to know?
- Hybrid
- Excellent benefits package medical & dental, vision insurance, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- Parental Leave Policy
- 401K Company Match
- PTO Plan Paid Company determined Holidays.
**Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity**
All offers are contingent upon a successful background investigation (including employment, education, criminal, and DMV verification- when applicable) and a pre-employment drug test with results satisfactory to GAINSCO.
GAINSCO is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer