Scrum Master

Key Responsibilities:

1. Facilitate Scrum Processes:

· Guide the Scrum team in adhering to Scrum practices, ceremonies, and principles.

· Facilitate daily stand-up meetings, sprint planning, sprint review, and retrospective sessions.

· Remove obstacles and impediments that hinder the team's progress.

2. Coaching and Mentoring:

· Coach the team members on Agile methodologies, Scrum practices, and self-organization.

· Provide guidance on effective collaboration, communication, and conflict resolution.

· Help individuals and the team continuously improve and optimize their performance.

3. Stakeholder Engagement:

· Collaborate with product owners, stakeholders, and other teams to ensure clear communication and alignment.

· Facilitate collaboration between the development team and product owner to ensure smooth product backlog management.

· Act as a liaison between the Scrum team and external stakeholders, fostering transparency and trust.

4. Metrics and Reporting:

· Track and report project progress, sprint velocity, and other relevant metrics.

· Maintain transparency by ensuring accurate and up-to-date information on the project's status and progress.

5. Continuous Improvement:

· Encourage a culture of continuous improvement by facilitating retrospective sessions and implementing improvements based on feedback.

· Identify and implement best practices to enhance team productivity, quality, and delivery.

Qualifications and Skills:

· Solid understanding of Agile principles and the Scrum framework.

· Proven experience as a Scrum Master or in a similar Agile role.

· Previous experience working within multiple teams and/or Agile organizations.

· Excellent facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills.

· Ability to lead and empower teams, fostering a collaborative and self-organizing environment.

· Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.

· Knowledge of Agile techniques such as User Stories, Continuous Integration, and Test-Driven Development (TDD).

· Familiarity with Agile tools and software, such as Azure DevOps

· Scrum Master certification (e.g., Certified Scrum Master (CSM)) is preferred

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $50.33 - $60.18 per hour

Expected hours: 8 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Houston, TX 77002

Salary : $50 - $60