Remote Scrum Master

14595-1 Remote Scrum Master, 12-Months Contract,

Sigma Systems Inc is looking to hire a remote Scrum Master for their client

Due to the governmental nature of these positions, only US Citizens are eligible to apply.
Must be able to work EST hours
100% remote
Contract to hire opportunity.
Work schedule: Mon-Fri normal business hours (some flexibility)

Job Description:

• The Intermediate Scrum Master is responsible for facilitating agile processes and ceremonies for development teams.
• This role will support the team in delivering high-quality products and services by fostering an environment of collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement.
• The Intermediate CW Scrum Master acts as a servant-leader, coaching the team in agile principles and practices, removing impediments, and shielding the team from external interferences.

Responsibilities:

• Scrum Facilitation:
• Organize and facilitate all Scrum ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives.
• Ensure ceremonies are productive, time-boxed, and result in actionable outcomes.
• Maintain and update the team's sprint board and other agile tools (e.g., Jira, Digital.ai) to ensure transparency and accuracy of work progress.
• Coaching and Mentoring:
• Coach the development team on Scrum values, principles, and best practices.
• Promote self-organization and cross-functionality within the team.
• Identify and remove impediments that hinder the team's progress, escalating when necessary.
• Help the team continuously improve its processes and productivity through retrospectives and feedback loops.
• Stakeholder Communication:
• Foster clear communication channels between the development team, Product Owner, and other stakeholders.
• Assist the Product Owner in maintaining a well-groomed and prioritized product backlog.
• Protect the team from outside distractions and unsolicited requests.
• Reporting and Metrics:
• Track and report on sprint progress, velocity, and other key agile metrics.
• Use data to identify trends, areas for improvement, and communicate team performance.
• Adherence to Standards:
• Ensure the team follows Highmark's agile guidelines, standards, and best practices.
• Contribute to the agile community of practice within Highmark, sharing knowledge and learning from others.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 3-5 years of experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment.
• At least 3 years of experience as a Scrum Master for a software development team.
• Experience with agile tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, Rally, or similar.
• Familiarity with various agile techniques (e.g., User Stories, TDD, BDD, Continuous Integration, Continuous Testing, Pairing, Automated Testing).
• Experience working with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong servant-leadership abilities.
• Problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to understand technical concepts and communicate them to non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and motivate teams.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM I) certification.