Scrum Master

Job Qualifications :

Expected to have at least 10 years of IT technical experience. Experience with cloud frameworks, microservice and event-based architecture, security standards database technologies, CICD strategies, front-end and back-end coding practices, and test automation methods

8+ years of experience in software engineering, product / technical program management, product development or equivalent experience

6+ years of experience managing cross-team projects

8+ years of professional experience practicing formal project management methodologies, particularly agile based, with teams of 10 or more

3+ years in Senior / Lead BA

5 years of experience executing in the following areas : BA approaches / tools, project coordination and management functions on 1+ projects, delivering sustainable solutions (+excellent understanding of Agile principles and values)

3+ years of experience with Google Cloud Platform and relevant technologies– Java coding practices, Angular development, Big Query, Kafka messaging, observability strategies

Geospatial concepts and development practices are plus

PdM Basics is "nice-to-have", but not required / expected

Awareness and hands on experience in project management practices including but not limited to :

Estimation (understand and actively use different Estimation Techniques, based on team composition and project phase)

Scope Management (ensuring that the work is delivered on time and within budget)

Project Planning (can prepare plans and allocate efforts on a Project Stream or small Project level)

Quality Management (adopt engineering practices to provide quality delivery and high productivity)

SDLC Models (know and hands on with stages and best SDLC practices in-use in the current client / account; practice SDLC on a work stream; able to use any practices outside SDLC)

Engagement Models (have understanding on Fix Price, T&M, Hybrid engagement model)

EngX (understand and involve the team into its practicing to improve SDLC)

Metrics (measure Project state and progress with quantitative metrics within Iron triangle)

Risk Management (manage risks to prevent / mitigate negative consequences and utilize opportunities)

In addition :

Able to identify problems and actively works to resolve issues by focusing on listening and understanding

Understand and be able to support major operational excellence principles and methodologies

Able to manage a cross-functional team, approximate team up to 20 FTE

Able to support 2-3 Dev Teams

Able to build and lead the team and grow a sustainable and engaged business relationship with the client

Hands on with the latest industry trends and can apply them in practice

Knows typical solutions in 1-2 of the technology areas or the business domain

Guides teams on the best way to execute on the product level

Understands and may cover CI / CD pipeline mastering, Deployment Automation approaches / techniques, development process organization from the inception of the requirements

Can chose and adjust appropriate processes to get maximum Dev Team outcome

Knowledgeable and skilled to represent development group on P1 Troubleshooting Session with clients

Pragmatic delivery experience end-to-end with Agile framework

Deep KPI Metrics and Scrum, Kanban, Lean differentiators understanding on the team level

Hands on setting up the teams with the right skills and seniority composition level

Applying Agile processes and build core values on the team level

Building proper communication channels between the team and the embracing environment

Building a culture of ownership and continuous learning on the team level

Handles team setup and takes a proactive part in suggesting approaches / technologies / tools

Takes care of forming the team and stable velocity / feature increments

Able to communicate and get team "buy-in" to the agreed upon overall Product Vision

Responsible for technical staffing matching people for successful project delivery

Facilitates reporting including milestones and resource allocation