Scrum Master

As a Scrum Master you will facilitate a team of architects, developers, business analysts, and other roles using Agile software methodologies. The project will involve developing a complex web application using Microsoft and other technologies for one of our most valued clients.

What You'll Be Doing

• Experience with Agile processes and Scrum ceremonies such as sprint planning, mid-sprint reviews, sprint demos, and retros.
• Experience coaching various team members, including product owners, to effectively use agile methodologies.
• Practical understanding of agile methodologies.
• Understanding of how to transform requirements into a features, user stories, and other backlog items.
• Experience working with analysts, developers, and other team members to facilitating backlog refinement.
• Experience working with product owners to elicit and prioritize requirements.
• Comfortable facilitating teams to meet tight project deadlines.
• Comfortable resolving various types of backlog related conflicts for the team.
• Experience coordinating with other scrum teams.
• Ability to work directly with client staff and in a team environment.

Location and Travel Details

This is a remote position with occasional travel (if needed).

Profile of Success

• At least five years of experience working as a Scrum Master, project manager, or product owner on technical projects (Software Development, DevOps, or Big Data).
• At least five years of experience managing work and dependencies across multiple departments.
• At least three years of Technology Project Delivery experience .
• Agile Delivery experience utilizing Scrum, Kanban or SAFe methodologies.
• Experience with JIRA and Confluence.
• Experience with risk management.
• Knowledge of Big Data Ecosystem, data mapping, and data profiling.

Desirable Skills

• Scrum Master certification.

About AIS

AIS, Dedicated to Our People

AIS employees can spend their entire career at AIS doing challenging, rewarding work and reach their desired level of achievement and responsibility. We offer the opportunity to move up, without the obligation to move out of a position where one excels. We are committed to our employee's success; however, they define it.

It's our dedication to our employees that inspired our leadership to invest in our future and become partially employee-owned through an Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP).

Our employees are our greatest strength, and we do all that we can to serve them. We invest in technology as early adopters, allowing us to create transformative and innovative solutions for our customers while exposing our team to cutting edge technology.

We hire outstanding individuals who are committed to curiosity, passionate about emerging technology, and who are excited to find innovative solutions for the biggest tech challenges facing international brands and government agencies today.

We Invest in Individuals Committed to Innovation

AIS is seeking professionals of a certain character and level of excellence. People that we can learn from and that we can help grow to achieve their personal career goals.

We are looking for:

• Smart people with a passion for technology
• Strong technical capabilities with a consultancy mindset
• Close involvement with local technical communities
• A willingness to think outside of the box to provide innovative solutions to clients
• Ability to solve challenging technical business problems
• Self-directed professionals

Our Core Values

• Client Success
• C ontinued Learning and Technical Excellence
• Strong Client Relationships
• Citizenship and Community

EEO Statement

Applied Information Sciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis covered by law. Employment decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business need.