Scrum Master - (Off Roll - Third Party payroll)

Job Title: Scrum Master

Location: Mumbai, Hybrid

Job Type: Full-time

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Facilitate daily Scrum ceremonies, including:

• Daily Stand-ups (15-minute meetings to discuss progress, plans, and impediments)
• Sprint Planning (setting goals and objectives for the upcoming sprint)
• Sprint Review (demonstrating working software and gathering feedback)
• Sprint Retrospective (reflecting on the sprint and identifying areas for improvement)
• Backlog Refinement (grooming and refining the product backlog)

• Ensure the Scrum team follows Agile principles and practices, and identify areas for improvement
• Remove impediments and facilitate communication among team members, stakeholders, and product owners
• Maintain and update Scrum artifacts, such as the Sprint Backlog, Burn-down Charts, and Velocity
• Collaborate with the Senior Scrum Master to develop and implement process improvements
• Coach and mentor team members on Agile principles, Scrum framework, and best practices
• Facilitate conflict resolution and promote a positive, collaborative team environment
• Facilitate cross team communications
• Participate in Scrum of Scrums and other Agile-related meetings
• Assist in the development and maintenance of the product roadmap and release plans
• Identify and mitigate risks, and develop contingency plans as needed

End of Sprint Ceremonies:

• Facilitate the Sprint Review, ensuring that the team demonstrates working software and gathers feedback from stakeholders
• Facilitate the Sprint Retrospective, helping the team reflect on the sprint and identify areas for improvement
• Assist in the creation of the Sprint Review report and Retrospective action items

Key Certifications:

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent certification
• Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP) or equivalent certification
• SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) or equivalent certification (optional)

Requirements:

• 4-6 years of experience as a Scrum Master or in a related role
• Strong understanding of Agile principles, Scrum framework, and software development life cycles
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities
• Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
• Experience with Agile project management tools, such as Jira, Trello, or Asana
• Strong servant leadership skills, with a focus on empowering team members and promoting collaboration

Nice to Have:

• Experience with scaled Agile frameworks, such as SAFe
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD)
• Experience with data analysis and metrics, such as burn-down charts and velocity
• Familiarity with cloud-based technologies and agile project management tools