About Persistent
We are an AI-led, platform-driven Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization partner, combining deep technical expertise and industry experience to help our clients anticipate whats next. Our offerings and proven solutions create a unique competitive advantage for our clients by giving them the power to see beyond and rise above. We work with many industry-leading organizations across the world, including 20 Fortune 50 companies and 4 of the 5 top banks in both the US and India, and numerous innovators across the healthcare ecosystem.
Our disruptors mindset, commitment to client success, and agility to thrive in the dynamic environment have enabled us to sustain our growth momentum. Persistent has been recognized across top industry platforms for innovation, leadership, and inclusion. We reported $1,654.4M FY26 revenue with 17.4% Y-o-Y growth. We have delivered 24 sequential quarters of growth with $436.0M in Q4 FY26 revenue, up 3.2% Q-o-Q and 16.2% Y-o-Y growth. Our 27,500+ global team members, located in 18 countries, have been instrumental in helping the market leaders transform their industries. We have been recognized as the Fastest Growing IT Services Brand Globally in the 2026 Brand Finance IT Services 25 Report. We named a Leader in the Everest Group Private Equity (PE) Services PEAK Matrix Assessment 2026 and Software Product Engineering PEAK Matrix Assessment 2026.
About Position
This role is responsible for driving successful Agile delivery for data engineering initiatives by leading Scrum ceremonies, coaching teams on Agile best practices, and removing impediments to ensure smooth execution. The position partners closely with Product Owners and stakeholders to promote transparency, collaboration, and continuous improvement while ensuring adherence to Scrum principles and timely delivery of highquality outcomes.
- Role: Scrum Master
- Location: All Persistent Locations
- Experience: 8 to 12 Years
- Job Type: Full Time Employment
What You'll Do
- Lead and facilitate all Agile ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, ensuring they are effective, focused, and timeboxed.
- Coach and mentor crossfunctional teams on Agile/Scrum practices, driving consistent adoption and continuous maturity.
- Guide teams and stakeholders on how to apply Agile principles effectively to maximize delivery outcomes, especially within data engineering initiatives.
- Promote selforganization, accountability, and ownership within the team.
- Identify, track, and remove impediments that block team progress; escalate risks and issues proactively when required.
- Partner closely with the Product Owner to support backlog management, ensuring clarity, readiness, and prioritization of user stories.
- Drive a culture of continuous improvement through regular inspection, retrospectives, and actionable followups.
- Implement and monitor Agile metrics (velocity, burndown/burnup charts) to track progress and identify improvement opportunities.
- Shield the team from external disruptions while creating a safe environment for open communication, transparency, and feedback.
- Foster strong collaboration between engineering teams, stakeholders, and dependent teams.
- Ensure adherence to Scrum principles and Agile values, and educate stakeholders on Agile best practices and benefits.
Expertise You'll Bring
- Proven experience delivering Data Engineering or Data Platform projects in an Agile environment.
- Strong hands-on experience as a Scrum Master / Agile Lead, facilitating Agile ceremonies and coaching teams.
- Deep understanding of Agile and Scrum frameworks, with the ability to tailor practices to organizational needs.
- Expertise in impediment management, risk escalation, and stakeholder alignment.
- Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with Product Owners, engineering teams, and business stakeholders.
- Experience using Agile metrics and reporting tools to drive transparency and continuous improvement.
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and conflictresolution skills.
- Ability to build trust, promote accountability, and enable highperforming, selforganizing teams.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
- Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
- Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
- Annual health check-ups
- Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents
Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment
Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.
- We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
- Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
- If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment
Lets unleash your full potential at Persistent - persistent.com/careers
- Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Planning,product,Product Owner
