Technical Scrum Master

Technical Scrum Master

Hyderabad / Vizag – WFO – Hybrid

Full Time

5 Openings

UK Shift

Job Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Technical Scrum Master with strong hands-on experience in Agile/Scrum methodologies and Azure DevOps (ADO) to lead Agile delivery for .NET-based enterprise applications. The ideal candidate should have experience facilitating Scrum ceremonies, managing Sprint activities using ADO Boards, collaborating with cross-functional development teams, and driving continuous improvement.

Scrum Facilitation: Lead and facilitate Agile/Scrum ceremonies, including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Review, and Sprint Retrospective.

Azure DevOps (ADO) Management: Hands-on experience using Azure DevOps (ADO) Boards for Agile project management, including Product Backlog management, Sprint Planning, User Stories, Tasks, Bugs, Dashboards, Queries, and reporting. Monitor Sprint progress, track team velocity, and maintain visibility into deliverables using ADO.

Team Collaboration: Foster a collaborative and self-organizing team environment. Remove impediments and promote continuous improvement.

Product Owner Collaboration: Work closely with the Product Owner to ensure a well-defined and prioritized backlog. Assist in refining user stories and maintaining a healthy backlog.

Metrics and Reporting: Track and communicate team progress using relevant Agile metrics. Provide visibility into team velocity, sprint/release progress, and other key performance indicators.

Continuous Improvement: Identify areas for improvement and implement changes to enhance team productivity. Encourage a culture of continuous improvement.

Conflict Resolution: Address and resolve conflicts within the team. Act as a buffer between the team and external distractions, ensuring a focused and productive work environment.

Stakeholder Communication: Facilitate communication between the development team and stakeholders. Ensure transparency and understanding of project goals and progress.

Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks that could impede the team's ability to achieve its goals. Proactively address potential issues.

Qualifications Experience: 5-8 years of experience as a Scrum Master in Agile development environments.

Certification: Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM I, or equivalent) is highly desirable.

Agile Knowledge: Strong understanding of Agile principles and methodologies, particularly Scrum. Familiarity with other Agile frameworks is a plus.

Azure DevOps (ADO) – Mandatory: Strong hands-on experience with Azure DevOps Boards for Sprint management, backlog tracking, work item management, Agile dashboards, queries, and reporting. Must have practical experience using ADO to facilitate Scrum activities and track Agile team performance.

Leadership Skills: Proven leadership skills with the ability to lead and motivate cross functional teams.

Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate effectively with team members, stakeholders, and leadership.

Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. Ability to adapt to changing priorities and navigate complex challenges.

Technical Background: Good understanding of software development processes and technology is a plus.

Continuous Learning: Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and improvement.

Collaboration: Demonstrated working effectively with geographically distributed teams.

AI Background: Candidates should have experience with AI enabled tools.