Scrum Master

Insight Global
Kansas City, MO, United States
about 1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
2 years minimum
Compensation
$91,520.0 - $114,400.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Agile Methodology Scrum Methodology Scaled Agile Framework Software Engineering Performance Monitor

Job description

  • Helping software development teams apply the Scrum framework.

  • Planning deliverables and helping teams monitor performance.

  • Manage each project’s scope and timeline.

  • Facilitate internal communication and effective collaboration.

  • Be the point of contact for external communications (e.g. from customers or stakeholders).

  • Help teams implement changes effectively.

  • Ensure deliverables are up to quality standards at the end of each sprint.

  • Guide development teams to higher scrum maturity.

  • Help build a productive environment where team members ‘own’ the product and enjoy working. on it

  • Facilitate the Agile development process and Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.

  • Coach and mentor the development team on Agile principles, Scrum practices, and self-organization to foster high-performing, cross-functional teams.

  • Serve as a servant leader, removing impediments and ensuring the team has the necessary resources and support to deliver quality software on time.

  • Collaborate with the product owner to manage the product backlog, prioritize user stories, and ensure alignment between business objectives and development efforts.

  • Promote and enforce Agile values, principles, and practices, and create an environment that fosters continuous improvement, learning, and adaptability.

  • Foster a culture of transparency, collaboration, and trust among team members and stakeholders.

  • Track and report team progress, sprint metrics, and project status to stakeholders, facilitating communication and visibility of project outcomes.

  • Identify and resolve conflicts within the team and facilitate constructive problem-solving discussions to promote team harmony and collaboration.

  • Continuously monitor and assess team dynamics, identifying opportunities to enhance teamwork, communication, and productivity.

  • Stay up to date with Agile and Scrum best practices, industry trends, and emerging methodologies, sharing knowledge and promoting continuous learning within the team.

We are a company committed to creating inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment opportunities without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources Request Form. The EEOC “Know Your Rights” Poster is available here.

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Requirements

  • 2+ years of experience in a Scrum Master role

  • Scrum Master Certification (CSM, PSM)

  • Experience with SAFe Framework

  • Strong software development knowledge and understanding

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

  • SAFe certification

Benefits & conditions

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

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