Scrum Master

Job Description

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Scrum Master to facilitate agile development practices across one or more cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will foster a collaborative environment, remove impediments, and ensure adherence to agile principles to support high-quality product delivery. Key Responsibilities: Serve as a servant leader and coach for Agile teams. Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies: Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives. Guide the team on the use of Agile/Scrum practices and values. Support the Product Owner in managing the product backlog and ensuring its visibility. Identify, track, and help remove impediments that obstruct the team's progress. Promote continuous improvement and help teams increase their productivity and efficiency. Ensure the development team is working in a healthy, collaborative, and efficient Agile environment. Foster communication and collaboration within the team and across departments. Protect the team from external interruptions and distractions. Generate relevant metrics to evaluate team performance and process effectiveness. Ensure alignment with organizational goals and agile best practices. Required: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, or a related field. Experience of 6-8 years as a Scrum Master. Solid understanding of Agile principles and Scrum methodology. Experience working with Agile tools such as Jira, Trello, or Azure DevOps. Strong communication, facilitation, conflict resolution, and interpersonal skills. Certified Scrum Master (CSM), PMI-ACP, or equivalent certification. Preferred: Familiarity with other Agile methodologies such as Kanban, SAFe, or LeSS. Experience in software development or technical project management is a plus. Key Competencies: Leadership and team-building abilities. Strong organizational and time management skills. Analytical thinking and problem-solving. Ability to influence and mentor without direct authority. Commitment to continuous learning and development.