Senior Scrum Master

Summary

Join our team as a Senior Scrum Master to support Engineering Scrum Teams and help build high-impact software and features that deliver value to customers. As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for guiding scrum teams, clearing blockers, and ensuring their success.

Requirements

• At least 5 years as a Scrum Master (or in a similar role)
• Lives and breathes the principles of true leadership, with a focus on serving as a positive example, being proactive, and prioritizing problem-solving
• Working knowledge of agile methodology, techniques, and frameworks, such as Scrum or Kanban
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Facilitate effective communication among team members
• Actively monitor team's progress on commitments, taking proactive measures to ensure they are on track, and keeping all parties updated on progress and changes
• Champion agile values, principles, and practices within the organization
• Continuously evaluate and enhance Agile practices to improve software delivery effectiveness
• Facilitate scrum ceremonies, including stand-up meetings, sprint meetings, retrospectives, etc
• Help product Owners refine, arrange, and optimize product backlogs
• Remove roadblocks that can hinder team progress
• Help with release planning and deployment activities
• Onboard, train, and mentor scrum team members
• Monitor the team’s progress and health, applying strategies for ongoing improvement
• Coach members to increase team effectiveness and organizational impact
• Guide the team towards driving results at an organizational level
• Facilitate self-organization within teams, empowering team members to take ownership and drive initiatives

Preferred Qualifications

• Agile Scrum Master Certification (preferably, but not required)
• Good understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)