Scrum Master - Lead

Main Responsibilities

• Helping software development teams apply the Scrum framework
• Planning deliverables and helping teams monitor performance
• Resolving issues that hinder the teams work.
• Managing timelines, resolving problems and coaching team members on agile methodologies.
• Manage each projects scope and timeline
• Coordinate sprints, retrospective meetings and daily stand-ups
• Coach team members in Agile frameworks
• Facilitate internal communication and effective collaboration
• Be the point of contact for external communications (e.g. from customers or stakeholders)
• Work with product owners to handle backlogs and new requests
• Resolve conflicts and remove obstacles that occur
• Help teams implement changes effectively
• Ensure deliverables are up to quality standards at the end of each sprint
• Guide development teams to higher scrum maturity
• Help build a productive environment where team members own the product and enjoy working on it

Additional Profile Requirements: -

• Experience in a scrum master role
• Familiarity with software development
• Excellent knowledge of Scrum techniques and artefacts (such as definition of done, user stories, automated testing, backlog refinement)
• Good knowledge of other agile frameworks (Crystal, XP etc.)
• Excellent communication and servant leadership skills
• Problem-solving and conflict-resolution ability
• Outstanding organizational skills
• Degree in Computer Science, Business or similar field
• Scrum master certification is a plus
• Solid understanding of and demonstrated experience in using appropriate tools: JIRA, Service now, Greenhopper, TFS, or equivalent, Microsoft Project, VSS, Sonar cube, Fisheye, Jenkins, and all Office Tools
• Ability to proactively call out issues and risks and provide solutions
• Consultative & Solution-oriented - Ability to propose design and development approach.
• Understand and appreciate solution frameworks and architectures
• Prefer developer background, tech savvy
• Support presales initiatives in estimation
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and relationship building skills

Desired Attributes: -

• Ability to work in continuous integration setup
• Demonstrates good analysis, collaboration, and problem solving
• Ability to multi-task and juggle competing priorities
• Quick learner, innovative, proactive, flexible, and adaptable
• Short term travel-ready and travel-willingness

Experience:

7-10 of exp in IT with 3+ years of Project management experience
Mandatory Competencies