Scrum Master

Job Description

The Scrum Master is responsible for ensuring the Scrum framework is understood and enacted by the Scrum team. The Scrum Master facilitates Scrum events, removes impediments, and helps the team become self-organizing and cross-functional. The Scrum Master is a servant-leader for the Scrum team, helping them to work together effectively and achieve their goals.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Facilitate Scrum events (Sprint planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, and Sprint Retrospective) to ensure they are effective and efficient.
• Ensure the Scrum team adheres to Scrum theory, practices, and rules.
• Coach the Scrum team on self-organization and cross-functionality.
• Remove impediments that are preventing the team from achieving their goals.
• Assist the Product Owner with product backlog management and ensure that the backlog is transparent, visible, and understood by the team.
• Collaborate with other Scrum Masters in the organization to increase the effectiveness of the application of Scrum.
• Facilitate discussion, decision-making, and conflict resolution among team members.
• Support the development team in delivering high-quality products.
• Promote continuous improvement within the team and organization

Skills

• At least 2-3 years of experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach.
• Strong knowledge of Scrum theory, rules, and practices.
• Experience working in an Agile environment.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills.
• Ability to coach, mentor, and motivate team members.
• Ability to identify and remove impediments.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Scrum Master certification (e.g., CSM, PSM) is preferred.

Experience

•  8-15 Years