Technical Scrum Master

Questions

Jira Expertise:

Can you walk me through your experience with Jira? How have you customized workflows or managed sprints using the tool?

How do you manage and prioritize backlogs in Jira?

Stand-up Meetings:

How do you ensure that daily stand-ups are efficient and stay on track?

Can you provide an example of how you’ve handled blockers that came up during stand-ups?

"Herding the Cats":

How do you manage cross-functional teams, especially when dealing with strong personalities or conflicting priorities?

Can you describe a situation where you had to bring a team back in focus on a project that was going off track?

Dashboard Reporting:

How do you compile and present dashboard reports for individual projects? What key metrics do you focus on?

Can you describe a time when your dashboard reporting helped identify a critical issue early on?

Technical Skills with Servers and Firewalls:

Can you explain your experience with servers and firewalls, particularly with converting systems to Palo Alto?

How do you balance your technical tasks with your Scrum Master responsibilities?

People Skills:

How do you build and maintain strong relationships with network engineers and other technical staff?

Can you share an example where your people skills helped to resolve a conflict or improve team performance?

Practical Skills Over Certifications:

How do you stay updated on the latest technologies and best practices if you don’t rely heavily on certifications?

What practical experiences or projects have you found most valuable in your career so far?

These questions should help you delve deeper into the candidate's practical experience, technical proficiency, and interpersonal skills.