Scrum Master
Overview
Software Mind is seeking qualified candidates to fill the role of Scrum Master
In addition to a competitive salary rate and a positive work environment, we are committed to delivering high-quality technology solutions, we also offer:
- Flexible schedules
- An authentic work-life balance
- Payment in US Dollars
About the role:
The Scrum Master’s primary responsibility is supporting 2 Kanban teams within Scrum framework to ensure the team has what it needs to continually deliver value. The Scrum Master is a team facilitator tasked with improving performance in the areas of quality, predictability, flow, and velocity.
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Some of the main responsibilities for the role include:
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Ensure the teams are focused on building the right capabilities and ensure focus on daily and iteration goals in the context of the current Program Increment (PI) Objectives
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Motivate and support project team members. Ensure they have the tools and knowledge to do their job and that all blocking issues are resolved quickly
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Facilitate team meetings, including the Daily Stand-up, Iteration Planning, Iteration Review, and Iteration Retrospective
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Eliminates impediments by actively addressing issues so that the team can remain focused on achieving the objectives of the Iteration
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Employs best practices to assist teams in constantly improving the quality of their deliverables and meeting the Definition of Done (DoD)
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Building a high-performing team – focused on ever-improving team dynamics and performance
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Helps the team manage interpersonal conflicts, challenges, and opportunities
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Effectively communicates with management and outside stakeholders
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Continuously refine/improve team performance metrics by working with the team
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Escalate issues that require executive attention
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Coordinate inter-team cooperation
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Facilitates preparation and readiness for Agile events/ceremonies – Assists the team in preparation for activities, including PI Planning, System Demos, etc.
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Guides the team in establishing normalized work estimates and helps the team effectively estimate features and capabilities
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Coaches teams in Agile/Scrum best practices
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Utilizes Azure DevOps to manage Agile teams’ delivery, monitoring progress against goals
Job Skills/Requirements
– +90% English written and oral (at least B2 level) with excellent communication skills
– Previous experience as a Scrum Master or similar role
– Experience working with the Scrum framework
– Able to motivate teams, build a strong collaborative culture
– Strong communicator and effective problem-solver
