What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scrum Master position at INNOVIT USA INC?
Job Details
Hiring: W2 Candidates Only
Visa: Open to any visa type with valid work authorization in the USA
We are looking for an experienced Scrum Master to guide our Agile teams in delivering high-quality software products. The ideal candidate is a servant leader who facilitates collaboration, removes impediments, and ensures Agile principles are followed throughout the development lifecycle. You will work closely with product owners, developers, QA, and cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and predictable delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead Agile ceremonies such as daily stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
- Coach and mentor teams in Agile/Scrum practices to improve productivity, velocity, and product quality.
- Remove blockers and proactively address issues that slow down the development team.
- Work closely with the Product Owner to ensure well-defined user stories, clear acceptance criteria, and prioritized backlogs.
- Track and report key Agile metrics (velocity, burndown, team capacity, sprint goals).
- Foster a culture of transparency, collaboration, and continuous learning within the team.
- Identify process improvements and implement Agile best practices.
- Support cross-team coordination and dependency management in a multi-team environment.
- Facilitate conflict resolution and encourage a psychologically safe, high-performing team environment.
- Ensure the team adheres to organizational processes, compliance, and quality standards.
- Collaborate with leadership to support strategic initiatives and organizational agility.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, IT, Business, or related field.
- 3-7 years of experience as a Scrum Master in Agile software development.
- Strong understanding of Agile frameworks: Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, or Lean.
- Hands-on experience with Agile tools: Jira, Azure DevOps, Rally, or Trello.
- Proven ability to coach teams and drive Agile adoption.
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Ability to work with distributed teams and manage multiple priorities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certifications such as CSM, PSM I/II, SAFe Scrum Master, PMI-ACP.
- Experience working in a scaled Agile environment (SAFe, LeSS, Nexus).
- Background in software development or QA (bonus but not mandatory).
- Familiarity with DevOps processes and CI/CD pipelines.
- Experience with metrics-driven decision-making.
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