Agile Developer

Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, Prudent Technologies and Consulting, is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today!Job Title: Agile DeveloperLocations : Cincinnati, Ohio, USA (Onsite)Duration: 12 MonthsExperience Required: 12+ yearsJob Description: We are looking for an experienced Lead Agilist to drive Agile excellence within cross-functional teams in a dynamic FinTech environment. This role focuses on coaching Agile squads, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and ensuring effective adoption of Scrum and Agile principles.The ideal candidate will be a servant leader, capable of mentoring teams, removing impediments, and enabling high performance while aligning delivery with business value and organizational goals.Key ResponsibilitiesCoach and guide Agile squads on Scrum principles, Agile values, and best practices Facilitate key Scrum ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, Retrospectives, and Backlog Refinement Promote self-organization, accountability, and continuous improvement within teams Act as a servant leader, fostering a collaborative and psychologically safe team environment Partner with Product Owners and Development Teams to ensure effective backlog management and value delivery Identify, manage, and help resolve team impediments and organizational blockers Use data, metrics, and feedback loops to drive team performance and process improvements Support adoption of DevOps, CI/CD, and modern engineering practices Facilitate communication and collaboration across teams, stakeholders, and leadership Mentor and coach individuals and teams across the organization on Agile practices Ensure alignment with organizational governance, risk management, and compliance standardsRequired QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience 10+ years of overall professional experience Minimum 3+ years of Scrum Master / Agile coaching experience Strong understanding of Scrum framework and Agile methodologies Proven ability to build and guide high-performing Agile teams Experience in facilitation, mentoring, and coaching at multiple organizational levels Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills Experience in removing team and organizational impediments Excellent verbal and written communication skills Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) Experience with Agile tools such as VersionOne (or similar tools)Mandatory SkillsScrum Scrum Coaching SAFe Agilist Agile SAFe Project Management VersionOnePreferred QualificationsExperience with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) implementations Knowledge of Kanban, Scrumban, XP, and other Agile methodologies Familiarity with DevOps practices (CI/CD, TDD, automation) Strong understanding of team dynamics, emotional intelligence, and coaching techniques Ability to leverage empirical data and metrics for continuous improvementKey CompetenciesServant Leadership Coaching & Mentoring Stakeholder Management Conflict Resolution & Mediation Continuous Improvement Mindset Strong Facilitation SkillTeam Building & Collaboration