Job Description

Job Description
Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Scrum Master to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for facilitating Agile practices, ensuring the team adheres to Scrum principles, and fostering a collaborative environment that promotes continuous improvement. As a Scrum Master, you will play a crucial role in guiding the team through the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) while ensuring timely delivery of high-quality products.

Duties

• Facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and other Scrum ceremonies to ensure effective communication and collaboration among team members.
• Coach team members on Agile methodologies and best practices to enhance their understanding and execution of the Scrum framework.
• Collaborate with Product Owners to prioritise and manage the product backlog, ensuring clarity of user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Assist in user acceptance testing (UAT) by coordinating efforts between development teams and stakeholders to validate product functionality.
• Identify and resolve impediments that may hinder the team's progress, fostering an environment of transparency and trust.
• Utilize project management tools to track progress, report on metrics, and facilitate continuous improvement initiatives.
• Negotiate timelines and deliverables with stakeholders while maintaining alignment with project goals.
• Promote adherence to Agile principles across the organization by providing training and support as needed.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Scrum Master or in a similar role within an Agile environment.
• Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies such as SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) and experience with project management practices.
• Familiarity with SQL for data analysis related to project performance metrics is preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities with a focus on team empowerment and motivation.
• Strong negotiation skills to facilitate discussions between stakeholders and team members.
• Understanding of user acceptance testing processes within software development projects.
• Relevant certifications such as Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) are advantageous.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

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