Scrum Master

Location: Bengaluru

Experience:

6–9 Years

Location:

Bengaluru, India

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Overview
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Scrum Master to lead and support multiple software development teams in delivering high-quality products. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of Agile frameworks, such as Scrum and Kanban, and hands-on experience with tools like Azure Dev Ops. This role requires a focus on continuous improvement, fostering collaboration, and ensuring the teams adhere to Agile principles to achieve business goals effectively.

Responsibilities
Guide teams in the adoption and consistent application of Agile frameworks (Scrum and/or Kanban).
Facilitate key ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, retrospectives, and backlog refinement sessions.
Ensure teams follow Agile principles and practices to deliver value incrementally.
Act as a servant leader and coach for multiple development teams, fostering a culture of self-organization and accountability.
Identify and address team impediments, ensuring smooth progress toward sprint goals.
Mentor team members and stakeholders on Agile best practices, roles, and responsibilities.
Work closely with Product Owners to ensure the product backlog is well-defined, prioritized, and ready for development.
Promote transparency by tracking and communicating team progress, velocity, and other key metrics using Azure Dev Ops.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on goals, dependencies, and deliverables.
Drive a culture of continuous improvement by identifying areas for process optimization and implementing actionable changes.
Facilitate retrospectives to gather feedback and implement improvements in team workflows and collaboration.
Evaluate and adapt Agile practices to suit the needs of the teams and the organization.
Leverage Azure Dev Ops for sprint planning, backlog management, and tracking team progress.
Ensure effective usage of dashboards, boards, and reporting tools within Azure Dev Ops to enhance visibility and productivity.

Required

Skills & Qualifications
6–9 years of experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach working with software development teams.
Proven experience managing multiple teams in a fast-paced Agile environment.
Strong knowledge of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) and their practical implementation.
Experience facilitating Agile ceremonies and coaching teams on Agile principles.
Hands-on experience with Azure Dev Ops for backlog management, sprint planning, and reporting.
Familiarity with Agile metrics such as velocity, burn-down charts, and cumulative flow diagrams.
Certification in Agile frameworks (e.g., Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM)).
Familiarity with Dev Ops practices and CI/CD pipelines.
Knowledge of Lean principles and practices.
Excellent communication, facilitation, and conflict-resolution skills.
Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
An outgoing and collaborative mindset with the ability to build trust and foster teamwork.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred.
Strong leadership and coaching abilities.
Proactive problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Adaptability and openness to feedback.
Commitment to fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Soft Skills
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
A team player who adapts quickly and works well in cross-functional teams.
Proactive in identifying issues, suggesting solutions, and driving them to closure.
Committed to quality, ownership, and continuous improvement.

Educational Qualification
Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field.