Scrum Master

As an experienced Scrum Master at Applied Cloud Computing (ACC), you will be a crucial part of our dynamic team, ensuring the successful adoption and implementation of Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum. Your main responsibility will be to facilitate the Agile development process and eliminate any obstacles that may impede the team's progress. Your role will involve leading and conducting various Scrum ceremonies such as daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives. It is essential to ensure the effectiveness of these events and encourage active participation from all team members. Additionally, you will guide and mentor the development team and product owner on Agile principles, Scrum practices, and their respective roles within the Scrum framework to promote continuous improvement and collaboration. Enforcing adherence to the Scrum process by the team and product owner, promoting transparency, commitment, and accountability, will be a key aspect of your responsibilities. You will also be expected to identify and address any impediments that hinder the team's progress, facilitate communication, resolve conflicts, and eliminate obstacles that may affect the successful completion of sprint goals. Tracking and reporting key Agile metrics, such as team velocity, sprint progress, and burndown charts, will be part of your duties. Providing visibility into project status, identifying areas for improvement, and communicating progress to stakeholders will be crucial. Effective collaboration between the development team, product owner, and stakeholders is essential, and you will play a vital role in facilitating communication and ensuring that progress, challenges, and dependencies are effectively communicated to relevant parties. To excel in this role, you should have proven experience as a Scrum Master in Agile software development environments, a deep understanding of the Scrum framework and Agile principles, and a strong knowledge of Agile methodologies and practices. Excellent facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills are required, along with the ability to coach, mentor, and motivate team members. Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills, experience in tracking and reporting Agile metrics, and the ability to work collaboratively and build positive relationships with stakeholders are also essential. Certification(s) in Agile methodologies, such as Certified Scrum Master or Agile Certified Practitioner, are preferred qualifications for this position. This position is based in Thane, India.,