Job Title: Scrum Master
Location:Mumbai, Hybrid
Job Type:Full-time
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Facilitate daily Scrum ceremonies, including:
- Daily Stand-ups (15-minute meetings to discuss progress, plans, and impediments)
- Sprint Planning (setting goals and objectives for the upcoming sprint)
- Sprint Review (demonstrating working software and gathering feedback)
- Sprint Retrospective (reflecting on the sprint and identifying areas for improvement)
- Backlog Refinement (grooming and refining the product backlog)
- Ensure the Scrum team follows Agile principles and practices, and identify areas for improvement
- Remove impediments and facilitate communication among team members, stakeholders, and product owners
- Maintain and update Scrum artifacts, such as the Sprint Backlog, Burn-down Charts, and Velocity
- Collaborate with the Senior Scrum Master to develop and implement process improvements
- Coach and mentor team members on Agile principles, Scrum framework, and best practices
- Facilitate conflict resolution and promote a positive, collaborative team environment
- Facilitate cross team communications
- Participate in Scrum of Scrums and other Agile-related meetings
- Assist in the development and maintenance of the product roadmap and release plans
- Identify and mitigate risks, and develop contingency plans as needed
End of Sprint Ceremonies:
- Facilitate the Sprint Review, ensuring that the team demonstrates working software and gathers feedback from stakeholders
- Facilitate the Sprint Retrospective, helping the team reflect on the sprint and identify areas for improvement
- Assist in the creation of the Sprint Review report and Retrospective action items
Key Certifications:
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent certification
- Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP) or equivalent certification
- SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) or equivalent certification (optional)
Requirements:
- 4-6 years of experience as a Scrum Master or in a related role
- Strong understanding of Agile principles, Scrum framework, and software development life cycles
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities
- Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
- Experience with Agile project management tools, such as Jira, Trello, or Asana
- Strong servant leadership skills, with a focus on empowering team members and promoting collaboration
Nice to Have:
- Experience with scaled Agile frameworks, such as SAFe
- Knowledge of DevOps practices and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD)
- Experience with data analysis and metrics, such as burn-down charts and velocity
- Familiarity with cloud-based technologies and agile project management tools
