It Analyst Applications (scrum Master)

Caterpillar Caterpillar · Industrial · Bangalore, Karnataka

This role is for an IT Analyst Applications (Scrum Master) at Caterpillar, focusing on enabling teams to deliver high-quality solutions through Scrum practices, continuous improvement, and collaboration. The role involves facilitating Scrum ceremonies, removing impediments, partnering with Product Owners, tracking progress, driving continuous improvement, and supporting DevOps alignment. Experience in Agile delivery, Scrum Master roles, and DevOps environments with CI/CD pipelines is required.

What you'd actually do

  1. Facilitate Scrum ceremonies and ensure adherence to Agile principles.
  2. Remove impediments and enable team effectiveness.
  3. Partner with Product Owners to maintain a healthy, prioritized backlog.
  4. Track and communicate team progress, metrics, and risks.
  5. Drive continuous improvement through retrospectives and innovation.

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field or equivalent practical experience.
  • 6–10 years of experience in Agile delivery, Scrum Master, or similar leadership roles
  • Agile Facilitation & Scrum Leadership
  • Serves as Scrum Master for one or more Agile teams, facilitating Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
  • Coaches teams on Agile principles, Scrum practices, and continuous improvement.
  • Removes impediments and fosters a high-performing, self-organizing team environment.
  • DevOps & Continuous Delivery
  • Aligns Agile delivery with DevOps practices including CI/CD pipelines and automated testing.
  • Partners with development, QA, and platform teams to enable efficient and reliable releases.
  • Promotes shift-left practices and continuous feedback loops.
  • Planning & Execution
  • Guides sprint and release planning ensuring alignment with product roadmaps and business priorities.
  • Tracks progress using Agile metrics such as velocity, burndown, and cycle time.
  • Ensures predictability and transparency in delivery.
  • Stakeholder & Team Collaboration
  • Acts as a servant leader bridging product owners, development teams, and stakeholders.
  • Facilitates communication and alignment across IT and business teams.
  • Enables effective backlog refinement and prioritization.
  • Continuous Improvement & Quality Focus
  • Drives retrospectives and implements actionable improvements.
  • Encourages quality ownership across the team and integrates testing practices within delivery.
  • Communication & Reporting
  • Provides clear updates on team progress, risks, and dependencies.
  • Produces executive-ready summaries on sprint outcomes and delivery status.
  • Problem Solving & Risk Management
  • Identifies risks and impediments early and drives resolution.
  • Facilitates root cause analysis and continuous learning.
  • Experience with Agile tools (Azure DevOps, Jira, or equivalent).
  • Familiarity with CI/CD tools and collaboration platforms.

Nice to have

  • Core Application Systems
  • Problem Solving
  • Application Design, Architecture

What the JD emphasized

  • at least 3 years in a senior capacity
  • Agile Facilitation & Scrum Leadership (Extensive Experience)
  • DevOps & Continuous Delivery (Working to Extensive Knowledge)
  • Planning & Execution (Extensive Experience)
  • Problem Solving & Risk Management (Extensive Experience)