Agile Lead

Job Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic Agile Lead to work at the forefront of our cloud modernisation, within our Credit & Verification Services. This is a hybrid role requiring travelling to Hyderabad Office circa 40% per month.  

You will be part of a high-performance engineering team as an AGILE Lead focussed on delivering the product backlog of Ascend Cloud Foundation Platform. You will work closely with Software Engineers, Product Owner, QA and Stakeholders to both maintain existing systems and build our cloud-native microservices and web applications using the latest technologies and architectural patterns. 

Key Responsibilities:   

The role of the Agile Lead is about supporting our development teams building new capabilities on cutting edge financial products to be the best they can.  

• You’ll use your strong knowledge of agile methodologies to enable one or more cross functional teams to deliver value to Experian’s customers.  
• You’ll make use of metrics and measures to drive insight and continuous improvement to ensure the team is able to realise its potential.  
• Our Agile Leads ensure that any impediments are made visible and will facilitate resolution of any issues affecting the team’s flow. 
• You’ll work with the team and the wider business to encourage an agile mindset and ensure a safe, positive and collaborative environment. 
• Working closely with the product owner, you’ll motivate and engage the team and ensure they are driving towards the product domain’s objectives and key results (OKRs). 
• You’ll enthusiastically contribute to the agile community of practice within Experian, using your thought leadership to champion best practice and help Experian better serve our customers.  

While you'll have autonomy in your day-to-day role, you’ll also be joining a strong, collaborative community of agile practitioners who are passionate about what they do. We are enthusiastic about continued professional development and offer great opportunities to learn and upskill.   

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Knowledge of agile methodologies, and experience in an agile delivery environment, ideally in a Scrum Master or Agile Lead role  
• A personal style that embraces teamwork, cares deeply about the work and the team, and shares openly and honestly with all   Relentless positivity and enthusiasm that helps teams ‘catch the spark’ of transformation and imagine new possibilities 
• Proven track record of enabling data-driven continuous improvement to allow teams to deliver value at pace while maintaining quality.   Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to connect with people – an expert influencer.  
• Ability to coach and mentor the team and wider business to create a safe and open environment where teams can succeed  
• The right candidate will enjoy working autonomously and is able to constructively challenge the status quo.   

Additional Information

Our uniqueness is that we celebrate yours. Experian's culture and people are important differentiators. We take our people agenda very seriously and focus on what matters; DEI, work/life balance, development, authenticity, collaboration, wellness, reward & recognition, volunteering... the list goes on. Experian's people first approach is award-winning; World's Best Workplaces™ 2024 (Fortune Global Top 25), Great Place To Work™ in 24 countries, and Glassdoor Best Places to Work 2024 to name a few. Check out Experian Life on social or our Careers Site and Glassdoor to understand why.

Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Innovation is a critical part of Experian's DNA and practices, and our diverse workforce drives our success. Everyone can succeed at Experian and bring their whole self to work, irrespective of their gender, ethnicity, religion, color, sexuality, physical ability or age. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.

Benefits

Experian care for employee's work life balance, health, safety and wellbeing. In support of this endeavor, we offer best-in-class family well-being benefits, enhanced medical benefits and paid time off.

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