Demonstrates expertise in facilitating Scrum ceremonies and coaching teams on Agile principles, ensuring alignment with product priorities and business objectives. Proficient in using Agile tools to monitor team metrics and drive continuous improvement.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Scrum Master ExperienceAgile Principles UnderstandingJira ProficiencyFacilitation SkillsAnalytical Problem-Solving

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureSDLC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Facilitate Scrum ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews and retrospectives
Help the team define clear sprint goals and align them with product priorities and business objectives
Coach team members on Agile principles, Scrum practices and roles and responsibilities
Identify and remove impediments affecting team progress, collaborating with stakeholders and management when needed
Create an environment where team members feel empowered to raise concerns, share ideas and contribute to solutions
Work with Product Owners to refine and prioritise the product backlog
Monitor team metrics such as velocity, cycle time and burndown charts
Facilitate communication between development teams, Product Owners and external stakeholders
Adapt Agile practices to the team’s context while maintaining alignment with Scrum principles and organisational needs
Identify delivery risks and support the team in addressing challenges
Facilitate continuous improvement and follow through on actionable changes
Encourage learning, collaboration and accountability to improve team effectiveness and delivery

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 2 years of experience as a Scrum Master or in a similar Agile role
Strong understanding of Agile principles and frameworks, particularly Scrum
Experience working with Agile teams on complex projects involving multiple stakeholders
Good understanding of software development processes and the software development lifecycle (SDLC)
Experience with Agile tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps or equivalent platforms
Strong facilitation, coaching and team-building skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage conflicts and encourage collaboration
Analytical and problem-solving mindset, with a focus on continuous improvement
Ability to connect technical and business perspectives and align teams around shared goals
English - upper-intermediate or higher, both written and spoken
Scrum-related certifications such as Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM I/II) or SAFe Scrum Master are nice-to-have
A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business or a related field is nice-to-have

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, or any other characteristic
Respectful and inclusive work environment
Opportunity to share ideas and feel a sense of belonging
Career development process including Talent team discussion, technical interview, customer interview where applicable, and onboarding at Avenga

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Hard Skills

Scrum FrameworkSoftware Development Lifecycle (SDLC)Agile MethodologiesTeam Metrics MonitoringImpediment Removal

Soft Skills

Coaching SkillsCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsConflict ManagementCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

JiraAzure DevOps

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)Professional Scrum Master (PSM I/II)SAFe Scrum Master

Industry Keywords

Agile RoleStakeholder CollaborationContinuous ImprovementSprint PlanningProduct Backlog Refinement