Scrum Master

Looking for a Scrum Master for our client in Chicago. (Hybrid)Qualifications (must haves):Agile Scrum CertifiedSAFE CertifiedDetailed oriented to ensure ADO data is accurate to support release and sprint planning.Excellent understanding of software development methodologies and fundamentals (Agile, SCRUM, Kanban, Waterfall, etc.)Strong knowledge and experience with Agile techniques such as Continuous Integration, automated testing, test-first approaches such as TDD, ATDD, etc., pairing, Agile games, etc.Able to organize, moderate and demonstrate Agile industry best practices. Experience with developing and executing plans, meeting deadlines, coordinating timelines and efforts and applying advanced principles, theories and experiences. Tasks & Responsibilities:Responsible for facilitating the planning, delivery and continuous improvement of Agile teams.Facilitate the Agile ceremonies including stand-up, retrospectives, sprint planning, sprint demos, grooming.Collaborates with team members across both Business and Technology, providing mentoring and coaching on Agile principles and practices.Educate the team, Product Owner and stakeholders on the business value of engineering practices, and promote the use of engineering practices to provide faster delivery, better quality, and fewer defects.Work with Product Owner to create or break up stories to fit within a sprint.Manages the ADO board to ensure sprints are closed and incomplete stories are move forward or to the backlog.

Created: 2024-10-19