Scrum Master

Job Description

Job Title: Scrum Master Location: Mumbai, Pune Experience: 3-6 years Employment Type: Full-Time Work Arrangement: On-site Position Summary We are seeking a skilled and proactive Scrum Master to facilitate Agile practices and ensure the effective execution of the Scrum framework within our development teams. This role is critical in promoting a culture of continuous improvement, transparency, and accountability. The ideal candidate will act as a servant-leader, guiding teams in delivering high-quality outcomes in alignment with business goals. Key Responsibilities Scrum Facilitation: Organize and moderate Scrum ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives. Document key discussion points and follow up on action items. Agile Coaching: Mentor team members, Product Owners, and stakeholders on Agile values, principles, and frameworks to increase organizational Agile maturity. Impediment Management: Actively identify, track, and remove impediments to enable uninterrupted team progress and optimal productivity. Product Owner Support: Collaborate with Product Owners on backlog grooming, prioritization, and clarity of user stories to ensure alignment with sprint goals. Team Collaboration: Foster a collaborative, inclusive team environment that encourages knowledge sharing, accountability, and innovation. Performance Monitoring: Track key Agile metrics (e.g., velocity, burn-down charts) and provide timely reports to stakeholders to support informed decision-making. Continuous Improvement: Lead efforts to identify process inefficiencies and implement practical improvements based on feedback and retrospectives. Agile Advocacy: Serve as a champion for Agile best practices and help instill an Agile mindset across teams and departments. Qualifications & Skills Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. 3–7 years of relevant experience as a Scrum Master or in Agile project delivery. Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), or equivalent certification required. Proficiency with Agile tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or Rally. Strong organizational, facilitation, and interpersonal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment. Knowledge of additional Agile frameworks (e.g., Kanban, SAFe) is a plus.