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Location: Vienna, VA hybrid preferred or remote
Duration: Initial 6 months contract with extensions
Compensation: $68.00-$78.00/hr
Work Requirements: , Holders or or Authorized to work in US
Basic Purpose
Reporting to the Release Train Engineer, the Scrum Master works closely with the Release Train Engineer, Project Manager, and Product Owner to prioritize and lead delivery of the initiative s capabilities by removing impediments, facilitating team meetings and events, and fostering an environment for high performance. The Scrum Master manages a continuous workflow of their team. They advocate, adopt and coach their team on lean, agile and scrum practices. Lead the most complex, essential projects with minimal supervision and wide latitude for independent judgment. Reserved for the most highly skilled practitioners with direct accountability for results. Individual contributor and mentor to more junior staff.
Responsibilities:
* Exhibit behaviors of a Lean-Agile Leader through mindset; helps the team embrace SAFe core values, adopt and apply SAFe principles and implement SAFe practices
* Support the team rules of Scrum, eliminate impediments and lead the team in efforts for relentless improvement and heightened efficiency
* Ensure technology and service delivery roadmap support the solution strategy and are sustainable to meet the needs of the various solutions being delivered on that product
* Facilitate the team s progress toward team goals; utilizing the current Program Increment (PI) Objectives as Iteration Goals
* Ensure that goals, scope and product backlog items are understood and can be fulfilled by team members
* Collaborate with Product Owner/Product Manager, customers and developers to identify and clarify scope of problems/issues in terms of business/systems requirements and processes
* Support the team s efforts to continuously improve communications and relationships with other delivery teams; represent the team in the Scrum of Scrums (SoS), helping the team remain aware of engagement opportunities and program effectiveness
* Engage in challenging the old norms of development to improve performance in the areas of quality, predictability, flow, and velocity
* Support software development teams in applying the Scrum framework
* Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications and Education Requirements:
* 2-3 years of experience with CI/CD framework and DevOps methodologies
* 5+ years of experience with Microsoft Azure
* 5+ years of experience with Azure DevOps and Azure boards
* Ability to collaborate with product owners/product managers and/or users to understand business needs and translating them into features and user stories.
* 3-5 years experience with writing use cases and requirements, features and user stories, to include acceptance criteria and definition of done.
* 3-5 years experience in process mapping and technical writing.
* Ability to research, analyze, and document all aspects of existing vs. new practices, workflows and procedures.
* 5-10 years deep functional and technical expertise in at least 1 analytics or business intelligence application or product
* Significant project management experience, as well as strong fundamentals in advanced analytics, data integration, and visualization
* Experienced in Cloud Application (e.g. Azure, Data Bricks)
* Proficient in software development and system administration
* Significant experience in resource allocation and management
* Extensive experience in leading, guiding and coaching professional staff
* Significant experience leading agile development teams and facilitating team meetings in Agile environment
* Expert knowledge of development or operations framework methodologies, including Agile principles
* Advanced database and presentation software skills
* Advanced research, analytical, and problem solving skills
* Advanced skill in building strategic and execution-focused plans and alliances with partner leadership
Desired Qualifications and Education Requirements:
* Advanced degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
* CSM and/or PMI-ACP certification
* In-depth knowledge and experience in Banking/Finance/Investments, familiar with terminology, concepts and business processes and systems
* Familiarity with industry standards and regulations
Our benefits package includes:
- Comprehensive medical benefits
- Competitive pay, 401(k)
- Retirement plan
- and much more!
About INSPYR Solutions:
Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at inspyrsolutions.com.
INSPYR Solutions provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, INSPYR Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
A Scrum Master facilitates the Scrum process, removes impediments, and ensures teams adhere to Agile principles for optimal performance.
1. Strong knowledge of Scrum and Agile methodologies
2. Excellent facilitation and conflict resolution skills
3. Experience with Scrum tools and techniques
4, Experience with budgeting and accounting operations
5. Experience in process improvement activities