About the Position

Scrum Master

Location: Brisbane / Australia

Work Model: Hybrid

Date Published: July 28, 2026

About the Company

Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) is a leading provider of information technology, consulting, and business process services, dedicated to helping the world's leading companies build stronger businesses. Headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey (U.S.), Cognizant combines a passion for client satisfaction, technology innovation, deep industry and business process expertise, and a global, collaborative workforce that embodies the future of work. Cognizant is a member of the NASDAQ-100, the S&P 500, the Forbes Global 2000, and the Fortune 500 and is ranked among the top performing and fastest growing companies in the world.

Our Culture

Your passion, integrity, and experience are integral to Cognizant's success. You will join a dynamic and expanding global leader in IT and Business consultancy where you will be valued for who you are. We take pride in our partnership with our clients, so your ability to add value and provide exceptional service to our clients is fundamental to your success. In return, you will be presented with opportunities to develop your career and collaborate with talented colleagues in a supportive, diverse environment.

At Cognizant, we recognize that companies that are open and welcoming to a multi-culturally diverse workforce will thrive with fresh perspectives and collaborative knowledge. Cognizant focuses on promoting and increasing gender diversity and providing a workplace which encourages great participation and an equal playing field, where merit and accomplishment are the only criteria for success.

Job Summary

The Agile Scrum Master will play a pivotal role in leading and facilitating Agile teams within a SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) environment. This individual will be responsible for ensuring the effective implementation of Agile principles, supporting multiple teams, and guiding them towards high performance. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with a proven track record in large-scale Data Migration projects.

Responsibilities

Facilitate agile ceremonies (Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Reviews, Retrospectives) and ensure adherence to Scrum and SAFe practices.
Facilitate SAFe agile ceremonies (PI planning, scrum of scrums, and system demos).
Support multiple teams in a SAFe environment, guiding them to deliver high-quality solutions on time.
Identify and remove impediments to team progress, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Collaborate with Product Owners, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to align on project goals and deliverables.
Track and report agile delivery metrics such as velocity, burn-down charts, predictability.
Drive and enable incremental delivery by ensuring features and user stories are broken down into manageable increments.
Promote a strong quality-focused delivery culture by ensuring teams follow best practices for testing, defect management, Definition of Done (DoD), and continuous improvement to deliver reliable and high-quality releases.
Coach and mentor team members on Agile and SAFe methodologies, encouraging best practices and knowledge sharing.
Drive the successful execution of large Data Migration projects, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, promoting transparency and effective communication throughout the project lifecycle.
Foster a culture of transparency, accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Requirements

5+ years of experience as a Scrum Master.
Hands-on experience working in SAFe.
Professional certification in SAFe (e.g., SAFe Scrum Master, SAFe Agilist).
Experience managing multiple Agile teams.
Proficiency with agile tools such as Azure DevOps and Jira.
Previous experience as an Agile Coach is advantageous.
Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.
Proven experience working on large Data Migration projects.

We Offer

Joining Cognizant will give you the opportunity to learn and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry, while having your finger on the pulse of emerging industry trends and working on the cutting edge of technology in your field of expertise.

We recognize that our people perform at their best when they feel valued as significant contributors and that is why at Cognizant, taking care of our employees is a priority:

You can pursue innovative career tracks and opportunities here.
You can enhance your professional development through education and dedicated training.
We’ll give you the skills you need to keep pace with the changing workplace while our compensation, benefits, and wellness packages help you stay healthy and plan for the future.

Next Steps

Please reach out to our friendly and welcoming team today to apply and register your interest for this full-time role. We'd love to help you get your next role and enable you to fulfil your professional ambitions.

Benefits that help you thrive and grow

Our benefits program is built with you in mind-so you can enjoy a fulfilling, balanced, and healthy life.

Financial wellbeing

We regularly review market data to ensure compensation reflects the value you bring. Your benefits extend beyond pay and may include retirement plans, financial education, etc.

Physical and mental health

We empower you to prioritize your wellbeing through paid time off, flexible working where possible, healthcare plans, counselling, our Mental Health Allyship program, and more.

Your career, your way

With 350,000+ roles at Cognizant, you’ll have opportunities to explore new technologies, industries, and locations-and build the skills you need to grow your career.

Real-world impact

Think about the biggest brands you rely on. Chances are, they rely on us to help strengthen their business. Here, you’ll turn bold ideas into solutions that improve lives everywhere.

Your path to Cognizant

Here’s what you can expect from our hiring process. Please keep in mind that it may vary by role and location. Explore our FAQs to learn more.

Step 1: Apply to the right opportunity

Find an open role that matches your skills and career goals and show us why you’re the person for the job. Don’t see the right opportunity? Consider joining our Talent Community.

Step 2: Connect with your recruiter

If one of our recruiters sees a fit, they’ll set up a short intro call to learn more about you and how your experiences and skills match the role.

Step 3: Show off your skills

If you and our team would like to continue the process, you’ll interview with our hiring team. Some roles may also require technical assessments and/or client interviews.

Step 4: Decision time

Our team will then review each candidate’s potential to succeed in the role. This step may take some time because we want to find the right fit for both you and us-but you can count on us to keep you updated.

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