Jobs via Dice · 1 day ago
Scrum Master
Pittsburgh, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior LevelDice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, Apex Systems, is seeking a Scrum Master who will guide teams in Agile/Scrum practices, remove impediments, and foster a safe and trusting environment for problem-solving and collaboration.
Computer Software
Responsibilities
Guiding the team and organization on how to use Agile/Scrum practices and values to delight customers
Guiding the team on how to get the most of out self organization
Guiding the team on self-organizing to fill in the intentional gaps left in the Agile/Scrum frameworks
Assessing the Scrum Maturity of the team and organization and coaching the team to higher levels of maturity, at a pace that is sustainable and comfortable for the team and organization
Removing impediments or guiding the team to remove impediments by finding the right personnel to remove the impediment
Building a trusting and safe environment where problems can be raised without fear of blame, retribution, or being judged, with an emphasis of healing and problem solving
Facilitating getting the work done without coercion, assigning, or dictating the work
Facilitating discussion, decision making, and conflict resolution
Assisting with internal and external communication, improving transparency, and radiating information
Supporting and educating the Product Owner, especially with respect to grooming and maintaining the product backlog
Providing all support to the team using a servant leadership style whenever possible, and leading by example
Qualification
Required
Experience playing the Scrum Master role for a software development team that was diligently applying Scrum principles, practices, and theory
Good skills and knowledge of servant leadership, facilitation, situational awareness, conflict resolution, continual improvement, empowerment, and increasing transparency
Knowledge of numerous well documented patterns and techniques for filling in the intentional gaps left in the Scrum approach(example: numerous Burndown techniques, numerous Retrospective formats, handling bugs, etc)
Knowledge of other Agile approaches: XP, Kanban, Crystal, FDD, etc
Knowledge and/or experience with widely successful Agile techniques: User Stories, ATDD, TDD, Continuous Integration, Continuous Testing, Pairing, Automated Testing, Agile Games
Applicable knowledge of the technologies used by the team
Previous lead or management experience
Excellent communication and mentoring skills
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Disability
Other insurance plans
ESPP (employee stock purchase program)
401K program
HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan)
SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions
Corporate discount savings program
Discounts
On-demand training program
Access to certification prep
Library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars
Certification discounts
Other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA
Dedicated customer service team for our Consultants
Certified Career Coach
Company
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