Scrum Master | Offshore
Summary
Remote Scrum Master (offshore, India) who facilitates Agile ceremonies, removes blockers, coaches the team and stakeholders, refines backlogs with Product Owners, and tracks velocity and quality metrics. Core focus is Agile/Scrum delivery with tools like JIRA and Confluence.
Key Responsibilities:
Facilitate all Agile ceremonies including Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Retrospectives, and Reviews.
Shield the team from external interruptions and resolve blockers to ensure steady delivery.
Act as an agile coach for the team and stakeholders; promote continuous improvement and agile maturity.
Collaborate with Product Owners to refine the product backlog and ensure clarity of user stories.
Monitor team performance, velocity, and quality metrics; proactively address areas for improvement.
Support cross-team dependencies and coordinate efforts across multiple squads, particularly during integration and migration phases.
Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and collaboration within the team.
Ensure alignment with organizational goals, compliance requirements, and Agile best practices.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree
5-7 years of experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Project Manager in software development environments.
Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), or equivalent Agile certification.
Experience working in Agile/Scrum frameworks and with Agile project management tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence).
Excellent facilitation, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills.
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.