Scrum Master (#12879610)

• Follows the Agile Values and Principles, the Scrum Master is responsible for sharing knowledge, guiding the teams and following the Scrum Framework
• Coordinates Sprints, from Iteration Planning through daily Scrum, including Iteration Reviews/Demos and Retrospectives
• Guides, motivates, removes barriers, and leads the team through problem solving activities
• Anticipates, resolves and escalates risks or issues to appropriate level of management for timely resolution to support earlier, incremental delivery of value
• Assesses the Scrum maturity of the team and organization, coaching the team to higher levels of maturity utilizing CI experiments and retrospective feedback at a pace that is sustainable and comfortable for the team and organization 
• Acts as front-line contact with the Product Owner, Dev Lead (Development Manager or BSM), and Project Manager on team and/or project related issues, responding to concerns with clear and concise feedback
• Collaborates with Product Owner and Technical Leaders to maintain a groomed, prioritized backlog is in place, taking sequencing, scope, and risk management into consideration
• Provides metrics (team performance, sprint burn downs, backlog assessments, quality measurement) to Project Managers, Program Managers, or Technical Leadership to assist with Release Planning and Forecasting activities

Requirements:

• Experience with agile/lean principles and practices 
• Experience playing the ScrumMaster role for a software development team that was diligently applying Scrum principles, practices, and theory (see table below for guidance per level)
• Facilitating discussion, decision making, and conflict resolution 
• Keen critical-thinking skills 
• Experienced with story mapping, story sketching decomposing work, estimating techniques such as planning poker
• Experience with scope control and change management processes, policies, and principles
• Demonstrated solid influencing skills
• Interacts effectively with Teammates and business partners makes persuasive and informative presentations
• Some experience in effectively navigating a highly matrixed organization
• Excellent written, verbal, and electronic communication skills
• Experience with Agile management  tools (i.e., Jira, Rally, Mingle, Pivotal Tracker)

Nice to have: First level Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM I)

We offer:

• Flexible hours approach
• Competitive salary and compensation package
• 18 business days of payable annual free-time
• 10 days of paid sick leave
• Personal education budget
• Membership of the IT-BPO club card, loyalty program.
• Gym, Masseur, and Doctor
• Relax zones

Fun:

• Corporate events and outstanding parties
• Team buildings
• Anniversary presents