Charles Schwab

Scrum Master- Banking Technology

Charles Schwab • $100K — $130K *
Austin, TX 78745In-Person
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years as a Scrum Master
  • 5+ years in software development environments
  • 5+ years managing stakeholder expectations and change
  • Experience leading large projects with multiple Scrum teams
  • Strong knowledge of Scrum principles and Agile values
  • Understanding of agile delivery practices and metrics
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

  • Serve as Scrum Master for multiple agile teams
  • Coach teams on Scrum practices for continuous improvement
  • Foster an empowered and self-organizing team environment
  • Facilitate key Scrum ceremonies and processes
  • Encourage team inspections and adaptations
  • Support predictable delivery patterns and team cadence
  • Identify and remove impediments to team success
  • Partner with Product Owners to refine the backlog
  • Track and communicate key delivery metrics
  • Facilitate cross-team coordination as needed
  • Promote strong engineering practices and quality tools
  • Lead with a servant-leader mindset

Benefits

  • Career progression opportunities within a leading technology team
  • Access to professional development and training resources
  • Collaborative and innovative work culture
  • Flexible work environment that supports work-life balance
  • Opportunity to work on impactful projects within banking technology
Full Job Description
Your Opportunity

As a Scrum Master within Banking Technology, you’ll play a key role in enabling high-performing agile teams and supporting the delivery of high-quality, impactful solutions. You’ll serve as a trusted facilitator, coach, and servant leader—helping teams work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment while continuously improving how work gets done. You’ll partner closely with Product Owners, Project Managers, and stakeholders to ensure transparency, alignment, and steady progress toward business outcomes.  

 

Key Responsibilities:  

  • Serve as Scrum Master for two or more agile teams, supporting consistent and effective agile delivery.
  • Coach teams on Scrum principles and practices, helping them mature and continuously improve.
  • Foster an environment where teams are empowered, self-organizing, and motivated to deliver value.
  • Facilitate core Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
  • Encourage teams to regularly inspect and adapt their processes and ways of working.
  • Support teams in establishing predictable delivery patterns and sustainable team cadences. 
  • Identify and help remove impediments, escalating when appropriate to support team success. 
  • Partner with Product Owners to support backlog creation, prioritization, and ongoing refinement.
  • Track and communicate key delivery metrics such as sprint progress, velocity, risks, and accomplishments.
  • Collaborate with Project Managers and other teams to enable cross-team coordination when needed.
  • Promote strong engineering practices and help teams adopt tools and techniques that support quality and efficiency.
  • Lead with aservantleadermindset, focusing on enabling others to succeed. 
What you have

To ensure that we fulfill our promise of challenging the status quo, this role has specific qualifications that successful candidates should have: 

 

Required Qualifications: 

 

  • 7+ years of experience serving as a Scrum Master. 
  • 5+ years of experience working in a software development environment, ideally with cross-team dependencies. 
  • 5+ years of experience managing stakeholder expectations, delivery timelines, status reporting, and change management. 
  • Have led teams in a large, complex enterprise environment where successful projects potentially involve more than 2 Scrum teams.  
  • Strong working knowledge of Scrum principles and practices, aligned with the Scrum Guide. 
  • Solid understanding of Agile values and principles. 
  • Experience with agile planning and delivery practices, including backlog refinement, estimation, sprint planning, release planning, and common agile metrics. 
  • Working knowledge of project management fundamentals.
  • Bachelors degree in computer science, engineering, ora relatedfield, or equivalent practical experience.  

Preferred Qualifications: 

 

  • Strong servantleadership approach with the ability to influence without authority.
  • Clear, effective communication skills and a collaborative working style. 
  • A continuous improvement mindset with a passion for learning and evolving agile practices.
  • Ability to apply a variety of facilitation techniques to help teams navigate challenges and succeed.
  • Experience facilitating constructive conversations and resolving conflict in a respectful, timely manner. 
  • High energy, positive outlook, and enthusiasm for helping teams do their best work.  

About Charles Schwab

Charles Schwab is a financial services company that provides a full range of securities, brokerage, banking, money management, financial advisory, investor, and retirement plan services. It operates in four main divisions; investing, wealth management, banking, and trading. Charles Schwab provides a full-service brokerage platform that serves individual investors who invest on their own or through a workplace-sponsored retirement or equity plan, as well as banking through Schwab Bank. The firm was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Charles Schwab Careers

Join the vibrant team at Charles Schwab, a leader in global finance, where your career is propelled by innovation, leadership, and a commitment to diversity and professional growth. At Charles Schwab, we offer more than just job opportunities; we provide a platform for you to make a significant impact on the industry and our clients' lives.

Work You’ll Do

At Charles Schwab, we are dedicated to helping our clients manage their financial futures. Being part of our team means you'll work alongside some of the most skilled professionals in the financial services industry. Our culture thrives on teamwork, integrity, and relentless dedication to our clients. Whether you're looking for a position in financial consulting, technology, or administrative support, Charles Schwab offers a dynamic work environment where your skills will be honed and your achievements recognized.

Innovate and Lead

Embrace the opportunity to lead through innovation. Charles Schwab’s commitment to technology and innovation is fundamental to our service delivery. By joining our team, you will be at the forefront of developing new solutions that redefine the future of finance. Your leadership can guide significant projects that impact our company and the industry.

Grow Your Career

Charles Schwab believes in fostering the growth of its employees. Whether through professional development programs, diversity training, or leadership workshops, we ensure that our team members receive the support and training they need to advance their careers. With a variety of career paths available, your job at Schwab can evolve with your interests and expertise.

Internship and Employment Opportunities

Start your professional journey with Charles Schwab through our internship programs or full-time employment opportunities. We seek individuals who are passionate, curious, and ready to drive change. A career at Schwab is not just about having a job; it's about building a lasting relationship with a company that values your potential.

Benefits and Culture

Charles Schwab is renowned for its employee-friendly culture. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports the health, financial stability, and work-life balance of our team members. From competitive salaries and bonuses to health insurance and retirement plans, Schwab ensures that your career is as rewarding as it is enriching.

Networking and Professional Development

Expand your professional network and enhance your skills through our various networking events, mentorship programs, and training sessions. At Charles Schwab, we believe in leveraging collective expertise to foster learning and innovation. Engage with leaders, gain insights from experienced professionals, and build relationships that will aid your career trajectory.

Join Our Team

Explore the numerous career paths available at Charles Schwab and discover how your talents can be utilized to their fullest potential. Search open positions that match your skills and interests. We are continuously hiring across various disciplines and look forward to adding innovative, driven individuals to our team.

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Explore Charles Schwab Jobs

Ready to take the next step in your career? Visit our careers page to review current job openings, submit your resume, and prepare for your interview. At Charles Schwab, your future is waiting. [SEARCH CHARLES SCHWAB JOBS] Join Charles Schwab today and be part of a team that values diversity, innovation, and leadership—where your career can thrive in the exciting world of finance.
Learn more about Charles Schwab
Size
34,200 employees
Market Cap
$151.6 billion
Industry
Finance & Insurance
Net Income
$3.2 billion
Founded
1973
5 Year Trend
+20%
Revenue
$12.1 billion
NASDAQ
SCHW
* Ladders Estimates

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