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Direct Client: Library of Congress
Job Title: Scrum Master
Duration: 01 Year (Project Based)
Start Date: January 11, 2025
Location: Remote 100% but may require occasional visits
Position Type: Full-Time/Contract
Interview Type: Webcam
Description: We are seeking a seasoned Scrum Master with 5 years of experience to facilitate and lead Agile development teams in delivering high-quality software solutions. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of implementing Scrum practices, fostering team collaboration, and removing impediments to ensure successful project delivery.
Responsibilities:
Lead daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
Ensure teams adhere to Scrum principles and practices.
Act as a servant leader to Agile teams, promoting a culture of trust and collaboration.
Help teams self-organize, manage their work, and deliver high-value increments.
Identify and implement continuous improvements in Agile processes.
Track and communicate Agile metrics (e.g., velocity, burn-down charts).
Proactively identify and remove blockers to enable team productivity.
Coordinate with stakeholders and other teams to resolve cross-team dependencies.
Collaborate with Product Owners to ensure a well-defined product backlog.
Facilitate communication between development teams and stakeholders.
Educate team members and stakeholders on Agile principles.
Mentor team members to ensure Agile best practices are followed.
Mandatory Skills:
5 years of experience as a Scrum Master or in a similar role.
Strong understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe).
Hands-on experience with Agile tools such as Jira, Confluence, or Azure DevOps.
Exceptional facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Proven ability to resolve conflicts and foster a collaborative team environment.
Preferred Skills:
Experience in scaled Agile frameworks (e.g., SAFe, LeSS).
Background in software development or project management.
Familiarity with DevOps principles and practices.
Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $50.00 - $65.00 per hour
Expected hours: 8 per week
Compensation Package:
- 1099 contract
- Yearly pay
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Experience:
- Scrum: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- PMP, Scrum Master (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Washington, DC 20515 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Washington, DC 20515: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Washington, DC 20515
Salary : $50 - $65
