Scrum Master 4602

As a Scrum Master, you will play a critical role in guiding Agile teams and facilitating the successful execution of projects. Working closely with cross-functional teams and stakeholders, you will serve as a servant leader, removing impediments, and ensuring Agile principles are adhered to. Your strong facilitation, communication, and problem-solving skills will be essential in driving the team's productivity and support of a federal agency, with the goal of making an impact across the federal government.

We know that you can’t have great technology services without amazing people. At MetroStar, we are obsessed with our people and have led a two-decade legacy of building the best and brightest teams. Because we know our future relies on our deep understanding and relentless focus on our people, we live by our mission: A passion for our people. Value for our customers. 

If you think you can see yourself delivering our mission and pursuing our goals with us, then check out the job description below! 

What you’ll do: 

• Act as a servant leader and facilitator for Agile teams, promoting collaboration, open communication, and continuous improvement.
• Guide and coach the team on Agile principles, Scrum practices, and other Agile frameworks.
• Facilitate Scrum events, including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.
• Remove impediments and barriers to the team's progress, advocating for a productive and positive work environment.
• Foster a culture of self-organization and accountability within the team.
• Collaborate with product owners to prioritize and refine the product backlog, ensuring the team has a clear understanding of project requirements.
• Monitor and track team performance, identifying opportunities for process improvement and efficiency gains.
• Shield the team from external distractions and interruptions, allowing them to focus on their work during the Sprint.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration between team members and stakeholders.
• Promote Agile best practices and ensure the team's adherence to Agile values and principles.
• Champion continuous learning and professional development within the team.
• Work with other Scrum Masters to foster knowledge sharing and consistency across Agile teams.

What you’ll need to succeed: 

• 5+ years of experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach, leading Agile teams in software development or product delivery.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, principles, and values.
• Excellent facilitation and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with team members and stakeholders at all levels.
• Proactive and adaptive approach to solving problems and addressing challenges.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a dynamic work environment.
• Demonstrated ability to foster a positive and collaborative team culture.
• Experience with Salesforce, MuleSoft, ESRI, .NET, AWS, authenticated access, and solving complex platform delivery challenges preferred.
• Experience with supporting technologies, such as Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, Microsoft Teams.
• Scrum master certification such as Certified SAFe ® Scrum Master.

Like we said, we are big fans of our people. That’s why we offer a generous benefits package, professional growth, and valuable time to recharge. Learn more about our company culture code and benefits. Plus, check out our accolades. 

Don’t meet every single requirement?   

Studies have shown that women, people of color and the LGBTQ+ community are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification.  At MetroStar we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic culture, so, if you’re excited about this role, but your previous experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to go ahead and apply.  We pride ourselves on making great matches, and you may be the perfect match for this role or another one we have. Best of luck! – The MetroStar People & Culture Team 

What we want you to know: 

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. 

MetroStar Systems is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of MetroStar Systems. 

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