Scrum Master

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.

EXPERIENCE

5-7+ years of proven experience as a Scrum Master in a fast-paced software development environment, adept in Agile methodologies (particularly Scrum).

TECHNICAL/SOFT SKILLS

Proficiency in Agile tools such as JIRA, Confluence, and Agile Metrics Reporting for effective project management and reporting.

Ability to create complex dashboards for burndown charts, velocity, capacity planning, issue tracking, providing valuable insights for decision-making.

Strong understanding of Agile principles and practices, with the ability to guide and coach teams towards self-organization and continuous improvement.

Excellent communication, facilitation, and conflict resolution skills.

Scrum Master certification (e.g., CSM, PSM) preferred

Remove impediments and shield the team from external distractions.

Strong stakeholder management and facilitation skills.

This role includes release management responsibilities, coordinating release planning, scheduling, and deployment across multiple teams. You will work closely with Product Owners, QA, and DevOps to ensure high-quality, timely releases.

LEADERSHIP SKILLS

(MUST NOTE REQUIRED OR PREFERRED)

Must: Coach and mentor, the Scrum Team, and stakeholders on Agile practices, empowering them to self-organize and continuously improve.

Utilize Agile Metrics Reporting to provide insights into team performance, aiding decision-making and fostering accountability.

Familiarity with Agile tools like Jira, Azure DevOps, Rally, or Trello.

Strong understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) and Agile methodologies.

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