What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scrum Master position at Speridian Technologies?
Job Title: Scrum Master
Location: Kansas City (hybrid with 3 days onsite)
Duration – 6 months contract to hire
Interview process – In person interview
Requirements and skills
• Certification as a Scrum Master (e.g., Certified Scrum Master® (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM)) is required.
• Familiarity with other Agile frameworks and methodologies, such as Kanban, Lean, or XP, is beneficial.
• Experience with SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) and certification is a Plus.
• Experience in a scrum master and Project management role
• Familiarity with software development
• Solid understanding of Agile principles and Scrum framework.
• Proven experience working as a Scrum Master in Agile software development environments.
• Strong facilitation and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence team members and stakeholders.
• Ability to coach and mentor individuals and teams, fostering self-organization and continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of Agile metrics, tools, and techniques for tracking and reporting project progress.
• Experience with Agile project management tools (e.g., MS DevOps, Jira, Trello) and proficiency in using them for backlog management and sprint tracking.
• Excellent knowledge of Scrum techniques and artifacts (such as definition of done, user stories, automated testing, backlog refinement)
• Good knowledge of other Agile frameworks (Crystal, XP etc.)
• Excellent communication and servant leadership skills
• Problem-solving and conflict-resolution ability
• Outstanding organizational skills
Speridian Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities during the application process.