Scrum Master - Agile Methodologies

Job Description : - Responsibilities Guide and coach development teams on Agile principles and practices, specifically Scrum methodology. - Facilitate Scrum ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, Retrospective). - Manage the Scrum backlog, ensuring it is prioritized and refined effectively. - Remove impediments and roadblocks that hinder team progress. - Foster collaboration and communication between team members, stakeholders, and product owners. - Promote a culture of continuous improvement within the team by facilitating retrospectives and implementing action items. - Track project progress and maintain visibility through burndown charts and other metrics. - Support the adoption of Agile practices across the organization (if applicable). - Experience & Skills 6 years of overall experience, including: 3 years in managing complex technical projects (Agile or Waterfall methodologies). - 3 years of development or testing experience as part of an Agile team. - University degree in Engineering or Computer Science (or comparable education/equivalent experience). - Strong technical background with a career journey demonstrating experience in software development or testing, transitioning into a technical project management role. - Proven expertise in Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum. - Experience with Kanban or SAFe is a plus. - Experience in transitioning teams from Waterfall to Agile development methodologies. - Ability to understand and communicate effectively with software engineers and stakeholders. - Strong emotional intelligence and ability to influence behavior and foster collaboration within teams. - Demonstrated values of proactivity, ownership, and continuous improvement. - PMP certification, SAFe certification, and/or Scrum Master Certification (CSM, PSM) is strongly preferred. - Proficient written and spoken English (ref:hirist.tech)

Location: hyderabad, IN

Posted Date: 10/9/2024