Scrum Master I

Job Title: Scrum Master

Experience Range: 7 to 12 years
Hiring Locations: Bangalore, Chennai, Kochi, Trivandrum

Job Summary:

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Scrum Master to drive Agile practices and foster a culture of continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Agile methodologies, excellent facilitation skills, and the ability to remove obstacles that hinder team progress. As a servant leader, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions efficiently and effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.

• Coach and mentor teams on Agile best practices , ensuring adherence to Scrum principles .

• Work closely with Product Owners to refine and prioritize the product backlog .

• Identify and remove impediments to ensure smooth delivery and high team productivity.

• Foster a culture of transparency, collaboration, and continuous improvement .

• Guide teams in self-organization and encourage ownership of deliverables.

• Track and report key Agile metrics (e. g. , velocity, burndown charts, team health).

• Promote Agile adoption across the organization and drive Agile transformations .

• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment on business goals and deliverables.

• Identify and mitigate risks that may impact project timelines or deliverables.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience as a Scrum Master in an Agile environment .

• Strong understanding of Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) methodologies .

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) certification is preferred.

• Hands-on experience with Agile project management tools like JIRA, Rally, or Azure DevOps .

• Excellent facilitation, conflict resolution, and servant leadership skills.

• Ability to manage multiple teams and projects in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Experience in coaching teams on Agile practices and guiding them through Agile maturity.