What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Scrum Master position at Apton Inc?
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Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Scrum Master to support Agile teams in delivering high-quality software solutions. The ideal candidate will be a servant leader who promotes Agile best practices, facilitates Scrum ceremonies, and helps teams remove impediments to achieve sprint goals.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as Scrum Master for one or more Agile teams
Facilitate Scrum ceremonies: Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives
Coach team members on Agile and Scrum principles
Remove impediments and help the team stay focused on sprint commitments
Work closely with Product Owners to ensure a well-groomed and prioritized backlog
Track sprint progress using Agile tools (Jira, Azure DevOps, etc.)
Promote continuous improvement and team accountability
Coordinate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
Ensure Agile metrics and reports are maintained (velocity, burn-down, burn-up charts)
Required Skills & Qualifications
7 years of overall IT experience with 3 years as a Scrum Master
Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies
Hands-on experience with Agile tools such as Jira, Confluence, or Azure DevOps
Excellent communication, facilitation, and leadership skills
Experience working in fast-paced, enterprise Agile environments
Ability to manage multiple priorities and teams
Preferred Qualifications
Scrum Master Certification (CSM, PSM, SAFe Scrum Master preferred)
Experience working with distributed or cross-functional teams
Knowledge of SDLC and DevOps concepts is a plus
Salary : $60