Scrum Master

Scrum Master

Samprasoft

San Francisco, CA • On-site

$60.75 - $81/hr

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Job description

Senior Scrum Team Lead

Skills equivalent to 6-10 years in comparable position.

What you are good at:

  • Responsible for overseeing all task activities assigned to the Scrum team are performed in a timely manner with minimal technical debt, while maintaining the highest quality of performance. Will interface with client personnel and use oral and written communications skills to develop great working relationships with stakeholders.
  • Will lead a Scrum team to perform planning, development and testing on a large software development, implementation and integration project.
  • Conduct all Scrum related activities, including sprint planning, daily scrum meetings, sprint retrospective and client demos.
  • Interface with product owners on an active basis to manage product backlog and sprint activities.
  • Remove obstacles and manage risks to enable team efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Ensure all scrum activities are tracked and kept up-to-date and reported on a daily basis.
  • Must have experience managing software development projects, preferably managing or performing software development projects using an Agile Scrum approach.
  • Identify and remove impediments, prevent distractions that interfere with the ability of the team to deliver the sprint goal.
  • Facilitate discussion and conflict resolution.
  • PMI-ACP, Certified Scrum Practitioner (CSP) or Scrum Master (CSM) certification preferred.
  • Ability to apply scrum estimation techniques to software development efforts, strong leadership and organizational skills with excellent communication (written and verbal), time management, project planning, people and team building skills.



Frequently asked questions

Q: What skills or qualities help someone succeed as a Scrum Master?

A: To succeed as a Scrum Master, key technical skills include knowledge of Agile methodologies, Scrum framework, and experience with project management tools such as Jira or Asana. Essential soft skills include strong communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to facilitate team collaboration and conflict resolution, and emotional intelligence to navigate complex team dynamics. By possessing these technical and soft skills, a Scrum Master can effectively facilitate team growth, improve productivity, and drive business outcomes, ultimately supporting their career growth and effectiveness in the role.

Q: What is the career path for a Scrum Master?

A: A Scrum Master's typical career progression involves starting as an entry-level Scrum Master, where they focus on facilitating Agile teams and implementing Scrum frameworks. As they gain experience, they can move into mid-level roles such as Agile Coach or Team Lead, where they develop and implement Agile strategies across multiple teams, and then into senior roles like Agile Program Manager or Director of Agile Transformation, where they oversee large-scale Agile initiatives and drive organizational change. Throughout their career, Scrum Masters can develop skills in areas like leadership, coaching, and project management, and pursue certifications like CSM, CSPO, or SAFe to enhance their career prospects.