Scrum Master

Job Qualifications:

• Expected to have at least 10 years of IT technical experience. Experience with cloud frameworks, microservice and event-based architecture, security standards database technologies, CICD strategies, front-end and back-end coding practices, and test automation methods
• 8+ years of experience in software engineering, product/technical program management, product development or equivalent experience
• 6+ years of experience managing cross-team projects
• 8+ years of professional experience practicing formal project management methodologies, particularly agile based, with teams of 10 or more
• 3+ years in Senior/Lead BA
• 5 years of experience executing in the following areas: BA approaches/tools, project coordination and management functions on 1+ projects, delivering sustainable solutions (+excellent understanding of Agile principles and values)
• 3+ years of experience with Google Cloud Platform and relevant technologies– Java coding practices, Angular development, Big Query, Kafka messaging, observability strategies
• Geospatial concepts and development practices are plus
• PdM Basics is "nice-to-have", but not required/expected

Awareness and hands on experience in project management practices including but not limited to:

• Estimation (understand and actively use different Estimation Techniques, based on team composition and project phase)
• Scope Management (ensuring that the work is delivered on time and within budget)
• Project Planning (can prepare plans and allocate efforts on a Project Stream or small Project level)
• Quality Management (adopt engineering practices to provide quality delivery and high productivity)
• SDLC Models (know and hands on with stages and best SDLC practices in-use in the current client/account; practice SDLC on a work stream; able to use any practices outside SDLC)
• Engagement Models (have understanding on Fix Price, T&M, Hybrid engagement model)
• EngX (understand and involve the team into its practicing to improve SDLC)
• Metrics (measure Project state and progress with quantitative metrics within Iron triangle)
• Risk Management (manage risks to prevent/mitigate negative consequences and utilize opportunities)

In addition:

• Able to identify problems and actively works to resolve issues by focusing on listening and understanding
• Understand and be able to support major operational excellence principles and methodologies
• Able to manage a cross-functional team, approximate team up to 20 FTE
• Able to support 2-3 Dev Teams
• Able to build and lead the team and grow a sustainable and engaged business relationship with the client
• Hands on with the latest industry trends and can apply them in practice
• Knows typical solutions in 1-2 of the technology areas or the business domain
• Guides teams on the best way to execute on the product level
• Understands and may cover CI/CD pipeline mastering, Deployment Automation approaches/techniques, development process organization from the inception of the requirements
• Can chose and adjust appropriate processes to get maximum Dev Team outcome
• Knowledgeable and skilled to represent development group on P1 Troubleshooting Session with clients
• Pragmatic delivery experience end-to-end with Agile framework
• Deep KPI Metrics and Scrum, Kanban, Lean differentiators understanding on the team level
• Hands on setting up the teams with the right skills and seniority composition level
• Applying Agile processes and build core values on the team level
• Building proper communication channels between the team and the embracing environment
• Building a culture of ownership and continuous learning on the team level
• Handles team setup and takes a proactive part in suggesting approaches/technologies/tools
• Takes care of forming the team and stable velocity/feature increments
• Able to communicate and get team "buy-in" to the agreed upon overall Product Vision
• Responsible for technical staffing matching people for successful project delivery
• Facilitates reporting including milestones and resource allocation