Job Description :
Please reach me at deepa@technocraftsol(dot)com.
POSITION-Global Account and Checkout -Scrum Master (up to $50 per hour)
LOCATION- Midtown Manhattan, NY
DURATION – 6-12Months Contract with Possible extensions
LOCAL only
F2F Interview
H1b can also work but Need strong communication skills.
H1B, GCEAD, GC, USC, H4EAD only
Key Responsibilities:
Remove and manage team impediments to enable the team to deliver value
Responsible for ensuring the Development Team adheres to Lean/Agile values, practices, tools and rules
Assists Product Owner with planning, change management and product backlog maintenance
Work with Development Team to estimate and refine all work adhering to Agile Best Practices
Establish cadence and facilitate Scrum ceremonies
Be a voice of reason and authority, while enabling Development Team to self-organize and innovate
Monitors Development Team execution against iteration plan
Work with teams to coordinate cross team dependencies and risks
Enables Development Team to execute iteration planning, iteration demonstrations and retrospectives leading the teams to productive outputs and actions
Ensures Development Team is leveraging standard tools
Actively participates in product planning sessions, risk management processes and change management/communication
Tracks team burn-down throughout Sprint execution and works with team to maximize efficiency
Partners with shared service Scrum Masters such as EDS, EID…
Manage full lifecycle application development or infrastructure projects – establishing project scope, providing status, managing risks/issues, participate in RFP/RFI process, developing and helping Development Team execute against Sprint and Program Increment goals
Ensure Transparency to Teams via Clarity and executive status reporting
Ensure that all representatives have an environment conducive to openly and honestly sharing information for Team success
Be a trusted advisor and mentor to clients and development team members on Agile Methodologies and solution delivery
Communicate clearly, professionally, and regularly with clients, partners and vendors
Needed Skills:
Highly collaborative with good conflict resolutions skills
Excellent team player
Strong leadership skill
Ability to work directly with technical and product teams
Strong command of Scrum framework and Agile values and principles
Experience with end to end software development and delivery process
Knowledge of modern Agile development techniques such as Dev Ops, test driven development, and test automation
Sound problem solving skills
Deep understanding of SDLC, Project Management and Software Delivery
Strong work ethic to help team meet commitments
Demonstrated willingness to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities
Effective communication skills
Energetic, enthusiastic and a proven ability to work and lead in a team based environment
Moderate technical domain proficiency
Knowledge of Insurance Industry a plus
Qualifications:
Experience with Agile Methodologies
CSM, SSM or PSM certification required
SASM, CSP, SPS or other advanced certification preferred
Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or equivalent professional experience
Prior experience in software development as an analyst, tester, developer, or project manager
Typical Experience:
8+ years of related experience
3+ years direct Agile Scrum Master experience
Responsible for $1 million worth of software delivery