Scrum Master

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate and lead Agile ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Sprint Retrospectives.
• Coach and mentor Scrum teams in adopting Agile principles and practices.
• Remove impediments and blockers to ensure the smooth progress of projects.
• Work closely with product owners and stakeholders to prioritize and manage the product backlog.
• Track and report on team velocity and project progress.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the team.
• Collaborate with other Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches to share best practices and drive organizational change.
• Act as a servant-leader, empowering teams to self-organize and make decisions.
• Ensure transparency and visibility into the team's progress and impediments.
• Help teams identify and mitigate risks early in the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products on time.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience working as a Scrum Master in a software development environment.
• Strong understanding of Agile principles and methodologies, particularly Scrum.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead and motivate teams to achieve their goals.
• Experience working with distributed teams and remote collaboration tools.
• Familiarity with Agile project management tools such as JIRA, Trello, or Azure DevOps.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent certification
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to change quickly.
• Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Experience with other Agile frameworks such as Kanban or Lean is a plus.