Software Development Advisor

NTT DATA is looking for a Software Development Advisor to join the team in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The ideal candidate should have a solid understanding of Agile frameworks such as Scrum and Kanban, with experience in ceremonies like retrospectives and sprint planning. Strong facilitation skills are essential, along with effective collaboration with Product Owners for planning and backlog management. The role requires data-driven decision-making, stakeholder management, and proactive tracking of deliverables and risks. Preferred past roles for candidates include Developer, Business Analyst, QA, Tech Lead, or System Analyst, with a focus on delivery-side roles. The desired attitude and working style include a strong people orientation, urgency in operations, ownership of outcomes, and the ability to bring structure and remove blockers to keep sprints focused and productive. As a Scrum Master in the Workplace Investing team, you will leverage your expertise to mentor and coach agile teams, advise on performance against agile values, and accelerate value delivery. Collaboration with Product Owners, maintaining backlogs, and removing impediments are key responsibilities. The role involves coordinating efforts and releases of multiple systems teams to deliver integrated solutions. Key skills for success in this role include a Bachelor's Degree, Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification, experience in agile practices and tools, working with product owners, accelerating team performance, and ensuring effective agile events. The Workplace Investing Scrum Master Chapter aims to empower Scrum Masters, embrace diversity and inclusion, deliver impactful results, and drive valuable product delivery through customer-focused methodologies. Candidates should possess 6 to 9 years of experience, good communication skills, readiness for specific shift timings and office location, and a willingness to work in a hybrid environment. Pre-requisites include genuine and digitally signed employment documents, screening for gaps in employment history, and real work experience in the mandatory skills mentioned in the job description. NTT DATA is a global innovator of business and technology services, serving Fortune Global 100 clients with a commitment to innovation, optimization, and transformation. With expertise in consulting, data, artificial intelligence, and digital infrastructure, NTT DATA is part of the NTT Group, investing in research and development to drive organizations confidently into the digital future.,