Zensar Technologies - Scrum Master

Responsibilities :

• Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives.
• Ensure Scrum principles and practices are followed by the team.
• Foster a collaborative and self-organizing team environment.
• Identify and remove impediments that hinder the team's progress.
• Work with stakeholders and other teams to resolve dependencies and issues.
• Proactively address and mitigate risks.
• Mentor and coach team members on Agile principles, Scrum practices, and self-organization.
• Guide the team in improving their Agile maturity and performance.
• Facilitate continuous improvement and learning.
• Ensure the product backlog is well-defined, prioritized, and refined.
• Collaborate with the Product Owner to manage the backlog and ensure alignment with business goals.
• Facilitate backlog refinement sessions.
• Track and report on Agile metrics, including burndown charts, velocity, and sprint progress.
• Use metrics to identify areas for improvement and drive continuous improvement efforts.
• Provide regular updates to stakeholders on sprint progress and team performance.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including Product Owners, developers, and other teams.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to ensure alignment and transparency.
• Facilitate collaboration and communication between the team and stakeholders.
• Utilize and manage Scrum tools, including Jira, Jira Align, and Confluence.
• Ensure accurate and up-to-date information in the tools.
• Provide training and support to the team on using the tools.
• Promote and implement Agile techniques, including User Stories, Continuous Integration, ATDD, TDD, Continuous Testing, Pairing, and Automated Testing.
• Facilitate Agile games and workshops to enhance team collaboration and understanding.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest Agile trends and best practices.
• Identify and manage non-development dependencies related to delivery.
• Collaborate with other teams to resolve dependencies and ensure smooth delivery.
• Embody servant leadership principles and foster a culture of trust and collaboration.
• Facilitate conflict resolution and promote a positive team environment.
• Increase transparency and situational awareness within the Skills :
• Proven experience as a Scrum Master.
• Deep knowledge of Agile development methodologies and Scrum framework.
• Proficiency in Jira, Jira Align, and Confluence.
• Knowledge of User Stories, Continuous Integration, ATDD, TDD, Continuous Testing, Pairing, Automated Testing, and Agile Games.
• Strong understanding and application of servant leadership principles.
• Ability to mentor and coach teams and individuals.
• Excellent communication and people-interaction skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to facilitate conflict resolution.
• Ability to identify and manage non-development dependencies.
• Ability to influence behavior without having organizational Skills :
• Professional Scrum Master Certification : CSM, PSM I, or PSM II certification.
• Agile Certifications : Other relevant Agile Experience :
• 5+ years of experience as a Scrum Master or in a related Agile role.
• Proven experience in facilitating Scrum ceremonies and removing impediments.
• Experience in coaching and mentoring Agile teams.
• Experience with Agile project management tools (Jira, Jira Align, Confluence).

(ref : hirist.tech)