Scrum Master

key Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate Scrum events (Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Sprint Review, Retrospectives).
• Ensure Agile best practices are followed to enhance team performance.
• Coach the team on self-organization and cross-functionality.
• Identify, track, and resolve roadblocks affecting the teams progress.
• Shield the team from external distractions and help maintain focus on sprint goals.
• Work closely with the Product Owner to refine and prioritize the product backlog.
• Ensure transparency by regularly updating stakeholders on project progress, risks, and dependencies.
• Foster a collaborative team environment by promoting trust and accountability.
• Track team performance metrics such as velocity and burndown charts to drive improvements.
• Conduct Agile maturity assessments and implement enhancements to optimize team productivity.
• Encourage a culture of learning through retrospectives and knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Use Agile tools like JIRA, Confluence, Azure DevOps, or Trello to track sprints and maintain documentation.
• Generate reports on team performance and Agile KPIs to support decision-making.

Key Requirements

• 4-5 years of experience as a Scrum Master in Agile environments.
• Strong understanding of Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, and Agile principles.
• Hands-on experience with Agile project management tools (JIRA, Confluence, Azure DevOps, etc.).
•  Excellent facilitation, coaching, and conflict resolution skills.
•  Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams, including developers, testers, and business stakeholders.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM), SAFe Scrum Master (SSM), or PMI-ACP certification.
•  Experience in software development environments or knowledge of DevOps practices.
• Familiarity with Agile scaling frameworks like SAFe, LeSS, or Nexus.