What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scrum Master II position at GAINSCO Auto Insurance®?
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We are a company of driven, enthusiastic, and determined people. We celebrate achievement and success. We foster innovation, determination, and recognition. Because of that, our employees feel recognized and rewarded for the contributions they make daily. At GAINSCO, it is our people that set us apart.
If you are a hands-on technical leader who thrives in agile environments and is passionate about building high-performing teams and delivering impactful software solutions, GAINSCO is the place for you.
Why Join GAINSCO?
GAINSCO’s work environment rewards engaged individuals who have a desire to contribute and succeed. That is because our culture encourages individuals to develop their skills as they build their careers. Come join us and become a Champion with GAINSCO.
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.
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