Scrum Master

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Scrum Master

Dallas, TX (Onsite)

Hiring Type : Full Time

*No sponsorship provided for this role.

About the Role:

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Scrum Master to join our dynamic team. As a Scrum Master, you will play a crucial role in guiding and empowering agile teams to deliver high-quality products efficiently. You will be responsible for facilitating Scrum ceremonies, removing impediments, and fostering a collaborative and productive team environment.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate Scrum Ceremonies: Lead and facilitate Scrum events such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Remove Impediments: Identify and proactively address impediments that hinder the team's progress, working closely with stakeholders to resolve issues.
• Coach and Mentor: Coach team members on Agile principles, Scrum practices, and continuous improvement.
• Foster Collaboration: Promote effective communication and collaboration within the team and between the team and other stakeholders.
• Promote Agile Mindset: Champion Agile values and principles, encouraging a culture of continuous learning and adaptation.
• Ensure Scrum Adoption: Guide the team in adopting Scrum practices and adhering to the Scrum framework.
• Measure and Improve: Track team performance metrics and identify areas for improvement. Implement strategies to enhance team effectiveness.

Requirements:

• 10+ Years of Experience in a scrum master role & Familiarity with software development
• Proven experience as a Scrum Master or similar role in Agile environments.
• Excellent knowledge of Scrum techniques and artifacts (such as definition of done, user stories, automated testing, backlog refinement)
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to facilitate discussions and resolve conflicts effectively.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Certification in Scrum (CSM, PSM I, etc.) is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a specific domain or industry.
• Knowledge of other Agile frameworks (Kanban, SAFe, etc.).
• Experience with Agile tools (Jira, Trello, etc.).
• A passion for continuous learning and improvement.