Job Summary:
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Scrum Master to join our Agile team. The ideal candidate will assist in facilitating Scrum practices and support the team in delivering high-quality products. This role is perfect for someone looking to grow their career in Agile methodologies and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Facilitate Scrum Events: Organize and facilitate key Scrum events, including Team Syncs, Sprint Planning, Retrospectives, and Reviews.
- Support Team Dynamics: Foster a positive team environment by promoting collaboration, communication, and continuous improvement.
- Remove Impediments: Work with the team to identify and address roadblocks that may hinder progress, ensuring a smooth workflow.
- Coach Team Members: Educate team members on Scrum principles and practices, encouraging self-organization and accountability.
- Manage Backlogs: Assist the Product Owner in maintaining and prioritizing the Team Backlog, ensuring clarity and alignment on user stories and tasks.
- Track Metrics: Help track team performance metrics, such as velocity and burndown charts, to facilitate discussions on improvement.
- Promote Agile Practices: Advocate for Agile methodologies and support the team in adopting best practices to enhance productivity and quality.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Experience: Experience in an Agile environment, preferably as a Scrum Master.
- Certifications: Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM, or equivalent) is a plus but not required.
- Skills:Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to facilitate discussions and drive consensus.
- Basic understanding of Agile principles and Scrum framework.
- Problem-solving mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Familiarity with Agile tools (e.g., Jira, Trello) is a plus.
