About the position
We are looking for a Junior Scrum Master with foundational experience in Agile delivery, Scrum ceremonies, and team facilitation. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate looking to grow within a dynamic, Agile-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities
Scrum Mastery & Agile Facilitation
- Serve as a servant leader and coach to Agile teams, promoting Agile values, principles, and practices.
- Facilitate core Scrum ceremonies: Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.
- Support continuous improvement by encouraging feedback loops and iterative process enhancements.
- Help identify and remove impediments to ensure smooth delivery.
- Cultivate a collaborative, innovative team culture with a focus on growth.
Coaching & Mentoring
- Provide basic Agile coaching to team members and stakeholders.
- Assist in mentoring other junior Scrum Masters and promote an Agile mindset.
- Support awareness of Agile frameworks like Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe.
Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration
- Work closely with Product Owners to maintain a refined and prioritized product backlog.
- Collaborate with technical and business stakeholders to ensure clear communication and alignment.
- Contribute to cross-team coordination and help manage dependencies.
Continuous Improvement & Agile Transformation
- Assist in driving Agile transformation initiatives across the team.
- Track and analyze Agile metrics such as velocity, cycle time, and burndown charts.
- Actively contribute to Agile best practices and Agile Communities of Practice.
Minimum Requirements
- 1+ years of experience executing projects using Scrum.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Agile certification: Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Certified SAFe Scrum Master (SSM), or similar.
- Working knowledge of Agile frameworks: Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, LeSS.
- Familiarity with Agile tools: Jira, Azure DevOps, Rally.
Desired Skills:
- Scrum
- Scrum master
- CSM
- SSM