Job DescriptionThe Scrum Master has primary responsibility of facilitating the learning and growth of one or more Agile teams in developing a lean-Agile mindset, improving practices and guiding them to more predictable delivery. The Scrum Master plays a role in facilitating Agile ceremonies and planning of releases, removing impediments, providing guidance, and supporting Agile teams.WHAT YOU'LL DOBacklog Management PracticesWorks with Product Owners and team members to learn and practice healthy backlog management and prioritization practicesFacilitates the execution and improvement of backlog refinementPrepares for and facilitates release planning with teamsAssists in dependency management and cross team coordinationAgile Ceremony FacilitationFacilitates continuous improvement and the development of a learning culture on teamsFacilitates ceremonies, collaboration, communication, and conflict managementTeaches new team members Agile mindset and frameworks, practices, and processInfluences the organization in the removal of organizational impediments and development of healthy Agile practicesMentors Product Owners and team members in agile practices and continuous improvementDelivery Team SupportRemoves impediments to the team's ability to performActs as a buffer between external distractions to minimize disruptionsAssists in the coordination of operational issue resolutionFacilitates team development, mediates conflicts protecting the team and encourages healthy team dynamics.Fosters team responsibility, self-accountability, transparency and self-organizationLeverages coaching skills to help the team learn to solve its own problemsAdvice and GuidanceIntroduces and encourages team to explore healthy Agile development practices, focus on quality and technical excellence, predictable delivery, automation, and continuous deliveryTeaches and encourages a balanced backlog that delivers valuable features for customers, reduces technical debt, provides business value, and enables product sustainabilityHelps the team to develop, capture, and analyze metrics to facilitate team improvementsPromotes transparency through healthy communications and data integrityWHO YOU AREBachelor's degree + 2 years relevant experience 2 - 4 years of working experience as a dedicated Scrum MasterWorking experience in one or more of the following Agile methods or frameworks: Scrum, Extreme Programming (XP), or KanbanWorking experience with Agile scaling frameworks, preferably SAFeScrum Master certification or equivalent certified professional Coaches the lean-Agile mindsetFacilitates backlog management and refinementFacilitates transparency of metrics, impediment removal, collaboration, and coordinationFacilitates continuous improvementMust live within a commutable distance to the officeUSD 79,400.00 - 119,000.00 per yearCompensation:Compensation includes a base salary of $79,400.00 - $119,000.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.Benefits:The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company's needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.