Remote Scrum Master

Summary

Join First Help Financial as a Scrum Master to lead and coach multiple teams of software developers in the adoption and application of Scrum, an agile software development framework.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field
• 5+ years of experience as a Scrum Master or in a similar role
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to think critically and solve problems
• Ability to learn new technologies and adapt to change

Responsibilities

• Act as a knowledge leader and Agile advocate, guiding and coaching our development teams, product owners, and stakeholders in Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum
• Facilitate Scrum events, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog grooming, and sprint retrospectives, ensuring efficient and effective collaboration among team members
• Collaborate with product owners, business stakeholders, and technical teams to define project goals, requirements, and priorities, while keeping a strong focus on delivering value to our customers and the institution
• Identify and address any impediments or roadblocks that hinder the team's progress, working closely with stakeholders to remove barriers and ensure a smooth development process
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by facilitating retrospectives, capturing feedback, and implementing actionable changes to enhance team performance and product quality
• Utilize your strong communication skills to ensure clear and transparent communication within the team and with stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Monitor and report on project progress, identifying potential risks early and proactively implementing mitigation strategies

Benefits

• Competitive health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, LTD/STD, Identity theft, paid parental leave and much more)
• Paid vacation
• 401(k) match
• Tuition reimbursement