Senior Scrum Master

Greetings from Javen Technologies Inc.,

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Job Title: Scrum Master II
Location: Atlanta, GA- Onsite role
Duration: 6 months contract

Job Description:

Job Title:Scrum Master Agile Software Development, Global Equipment Platforms

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Scrum Master to guide and support our Agile software development team. The Scrum Master will serve as a servant-leader and coach, ensuring that Agile principles, practices, and values are effectively applied, fostering a high-performing team environment, and enabling continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the Scrum framework, excellent facilitation skills, and the ability to remove impediments to the team s progress.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitation & Coaching
• Serve as a servant-leader for one or more cross-functional Agile teams.
• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies: Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Review, Retrospectives, and Backlog Refinement.
• Coach team members, Product Owners, and stakeholders in Agile practices and the Scrum framework.
• Promote self-organization, cross-functionality, and accountability within the team.

Process & Delivery:

• Ensure the team follows Agile principles and Scrum best practices.
• Support the Product Owner in maintaining a well-prioritized backlog and clear product vision.
• Assist the team in defining and meeting commitments to deliver high-quality increments.
• Identify and remove impediments and blockers to team progress.
• Foster continuous improvement through metrics, retrospectives, and feedback loops.

Collaboration & Communication:

• Serve as the main point of contact between the development team and stakeholders.
• Encourage open communication and transparency within and outside the team.
• Facilitate collaboration between team members, Product Owners, business stakeholders, and other teams.
• Help manage dependencies and coordinate with other Scrum Masters.

Metrics & Reporting:

• Track and communicate progress through relevant Agile metrics (e.g., velocity, burndown, throughput).
• Use metrics to identify areas for process improvement while avoiding the misuse of metrics to judge individuals.
• Provide visibility of team delivery and progress to stakeholders.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent experience
• Proven experience as a Scrum Master for Agile software development teams.
• Strong understanding of Agile principles and practices, especially the Scrum framework (Kanban knowledge is a plus).
• Excellent facilitation, coaching, and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to foster trust and collaboration within the team.
• Knowledge of Jira, Azure DevOps, or other Agile project management tools.
• Understanding of software development processes and modern engineering practices.
• Ability to identify and remove impediments effectively.
• Experience in supporting and driving continuous improvement in teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5 years of either direct scum master or project management experience.
• Scrum Master certification (e.g., Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM)).
• Background in software development or IT project management.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.

Personal Attributes:

• Empathetic and patient listener.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Open-minded, adaptable, and committed to continuous learning.
• Diplomatic and constructive approach when handling conflicts.
• Passion for enabling teams to deliver value.

Joshua Gidugu