Scrum Master

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Location:Pune

Job Overview

Responsibilities

• Act as a servant leader and facilitate all Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Guide and coach the development team and product owner in adopting Agile best practices and ensuring adherence to Scrum principles.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to remove any impediments or roadblocks that may hinder the team's progress.
• Foster a collaborative and self-organizing team environment that encourages creativity, transparency, and continuous improvement.
  

Project Management

• Work closely with the product owner to define and prioritize the product backlog, ensuring that user stories are clear, concise, and actionable.
• Assist in estimating and planning sprints, monitoring sprint progress, and ensuring that sprint goals are met.
• Track and report key project metrics, such as velocity and burndown, to provide transparency and visibility to stakeholders.
• Continuously monitor project risks and dependencies, and proactively identify and address potential issues that may impact delivery timelines or quality.
  

Coach And Mentor

• Guide and mentor the development team on Agile practices, empowering them to become self-organized and cross-functional.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement by providing feedback, facilitating knowledge sharing, and promoting Agile principles and values.
• Promote effective communication and collaboration within the team and across stakeholders, ensuring alignment and shared understanding of project goals.
  

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5-10 years of experience in software development, with at least 3-5 years in a Scrum Master role.
• Proven expertise in agile methodologies and frameworks.
• Strong technical background with experience in software engineering practices.
• Certification in Scrum (CSM, PSM, or equivalent) is preferred.