Scrum Master

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Scrum Master for a contract assignment with one of our premier Financial Services clients in Irving, TX .



Responsibilities :
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Agile Scrum Master to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be a servant-leader who can guide and coach our software development teams on Agile and Scrum principles and practices. You will be responsible for ensuring the team lives by the values and practices of Scrum, removing impediments, and fostering an environment of continuous improvement, collaboration, and high performance.

• Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies, including Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Sprint Reviews, and Sprint Retrospectives, ensuring they are positive, productive, and kept within the timebox.
• Guide and coach the Scrum Team on how to use Agile/Scrum practices and values to delight customers.
• ct as a servant-leader for the Scrum Team, helping to remove impediments and protect the team from outside interruptions and distractions.
• ssist with internal and external communication, improving transparency and radiating information.
• Support the Product Owner, especially with respect to grooming and maintaining the product backlog.
• Build a trusting and safe environment where problems can be raised without fear of blame, retribution, or being judged, with an emphasis on healing and problem-solving.
• Facilitate discussion, decision-making, and conflict resolution.
• Utilize Jira and other Agile project management tools to track team progress, manage backlogs, and provide key metrics and reports on team performance.

Required Skills :

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a Scrum Master role for a software development team.
• Valid Scrum Master certification (e.g., Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM)).
• Extensive, hands-on knowledge and experience with Jira for Agile project management.
• Expert-level understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and various Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, etc.).
• Proven experience in coaching teams on Agile principles and Scrum practices.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to effectively remove impediments.

Preferred Skills :

• dvanced Scrum certifications (e.g., A-CSM, PSM II).
• Experience in a technical role (e.g., developer, QA) prior to becoming a Scrum Master.
• Experience with other Agile tools like Confluence.

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .


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