Job description
Want to be a bswifter?
At bswift we’ve been transforming benefits administration since 1996, making it simpler, smarter, and more human. Our state-of-the-art, cloud-based technology and services empower employees to understand, manage, and love their benefits. From downtown Chicago, and remotely across the country, we serve thousands of companies and millions of people nationwide, reducing administrative burdens and freeing HR teams to focus on creating thriving, people-first workplaces.
We’re looking for motivated and goal-driven individuals who share our passion for delivering excellence and creating solutions that make a difference. The reward is a fun, flexible and creative environment with ample opportunity for professional and personal growth. If you love the bswift values of pursue excellence, embrace accountability, deliver superior service, and be a great place to work, we want to hear from you!
WHAT YOU’LL DO
As a Scrum Master, you’ll coach and lead teams on Agile values, practices, and processes so they can achieve their goals and deliver value to their stakeholders. This role will work closely with Product organization in managing project scope and timelines as well as coordinate sprints, retrospective meetings, daily stand-ups and other team ceremonies.
WHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR (Essential Functions):
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
• Coach team members in Agile frameworks
• Facilitate internal communication and effective collaboration
• Be the point of contact for external communications (stakeholders)
• Work with product owners to handle backlogs and new requests
• Resolve conflicts and remove obstacles that occur
• Help teams implement changes effectively
• Ensure deliverables are up to quality standards at the end of each sprint
• Guide development teams to higher scrum maturity
• Help build a productive environment where team members ‘own’ the product and enjoy working on it
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (Required Education and Experience):
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field or work equivalency
• Minimum 4 years proven proficiency and experience with Agile practices, processes, and artifacts
• A firm grasp of servant leadership concepts, strong facilitation skills
• Strong dependency leadership skills and ability to remove impediments
• Proficient in Azure DevOps (ADO)
• Excellent communication, people-interaction, and organizational skills
• Strong change management skills
• Ability to brainstorm on solutions to address challenges and roadblocks
• Superb communication and people-interaction skills
• Organized and focused nature
• Continuous improvement attitude
• Ability to encourage Agile behaviors, reinforce practices, norms, ceremonies, and support the overall team performance and efficiency
• Identifying team improvement opportunities and looking externally for best practices to support continuous improvement
• Leading and coordinating logistics for Agile ceremonies and practices, e.g., backlog maintenance, sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives and other team ceremonies.
• Maintaining and tracking the teams metrics and artifacts to ensure visibility across all levels in the organization
• Driving a supportive team culture through team building and engagement practices
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment
• Self-motivation and ability to stay focused in the middle of distraction
NICE TO HAVE (Preferred education and experience):
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) preferred
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Why Join bswift?
At bswift, we empower our employees to make a meaningful impact, innovate, and grow. Joining our team means stepping into a collaborative and dynamic environment that values creativity, initiative, and a passion for client success. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace that celebrates diversity and values each team member’s unique contributions.
Benefits of Working at bswift:
- Comprehensive Health Benefits: Access to health, dental, and vision plans to support your wellness and that of your family.
- Competitive Compensation: A compensation package that recognizes your skills, experience, and contributions, including performance-based incentives for most roles.
- Remote first, Office friendly environment! No time to commute? No problem!
- Retirement Savings Plans: Options to help you plan for a secure financial future with employer-sponsored retirement savings programs.
- Professional Development: Opportunities for career growth, including training and access to resources to support your career progression.
- Supportive Culture: A work environment that encourages collaboration, open communication, and creative problem-solving, where your voice and ideas are valued.
- Employee Wellbeing Initiatives: Programs focused on mental health, financial planning, and wellness resources to help you thrive inside and outside of work.
Make an Impact: At bswift, your work directly contributes to transforming how organizations approach benefits administration and client engagement. Join us to be part of an organization that is making a meaningful difference in the lives of our clients and their employees.
Specific benefit offerings vary by position and may be subject to change.
Standard working hours are 8am-5pm Central Time, unless otherwise stated in the Job Description.
In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share the base salary range for this position is $120,000-$130,000, exclusive of fringe benefits or potential bonuses. If you are hired at bswift, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience. In addition to those factors – we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is the full base salary range for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical in order to allow for future & continued salary growth. We also offer a generous compensation and benefits package!
At bswift, our mission is clear: Become the preeminent benefits administrator through exceptional people, innovative technology, and delighted customers. And our values are at the heart of everything we do to accomplish that mission. We Pursue Excellence, Embrace Accountability, Deliver Superior Service, and strive to Be A Great Place To Work . We take pride in having an engaged, collaborative team that goes the extra mile to get the job done right.
bswift has been regularly named one of Chicago’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For®, as well as one of the Nation’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® year after year. We offer a fun, flexible, and creative environment where you can grow both professionally and personally.
If you have what it takes to join our award-winning culture, we’d love to hear from you!
