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Job Description:
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We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master to lead Agile teams in delivering high-quality software and business solutions. The Scrum Master will serve as a servant leader and coach, guiding teams in the effective application of Agile and Scrum principles while fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
The ideal candidate will have strong experience with Agile methodologies, as well as hands-on expertise using Jira and Confluence to manage project workflows, sprint planning, reporting, and documentation.
Key Responsibilities
Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, retrospectives, and backlog refinement.
Coach and mentor teams on Agile and Scrum best practices.
Remove impediments and proactively resolve issues that may impact team productivity.
Partner closely with Product Owners, stakeholders, and development teams to ensure alignment on priorities and deliverables.
Monitor sprint progress and team velocity using Jira dashboards and reports.
Maintain project documentation, meeting notes, and process artifacts in Confluence.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance team effectiveness and delivery outcomes.
Promote transparency, communication, and collaboration across teams and departments.
Support release planning and coordinate dependencies across multiple Agile teams when necessary.
Ensure adherence to Agile principles and organizational governance standards.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
3+ years of experience as a Scrum Master supporting software development or technology teams.
Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban.
Hands-on experience with Jira and Confluence.
Excellent facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Proven ability to remove obstacles and foster high-performing teams.
Experience tracking metrics such as velocity, burndown, and sprint performance.
Scrum certification preferred (CSM, PSM I, or SAFe Scrum Master).
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in enterprise or regulated environments.
Familiarity with DevOps and CI/CD practices.
Experience supporting distributed or remote teams.
Knowledge of scaled Agile frameworks such as Scaled Agile, Inc..
Technical Skills
Jira
Confluence
Agile/Scrum Methodology
Kanban
Microsoft Office Suite
Reporting and Dashboard Creation
Soft Skills
Strong leadership and coaching abilities Excellent organizational and time management skills Conflict resolution and problem-solving skills Ability to influence without direct authority Adaptability and continuous improvement mindset
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