Sr. Scrum Master

Sr. Scrum Master

This is a 6 month contract to hire. Must be W2. Must be hybrid onsite in Hartford, CT.

Job Type: Contract Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: 401(k), Health insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Hartford, CT 06155

Top Must Haves:

• Scrum Master Certification Required
• 10+ years experience required
• Rally experience is MUST

Summary:

The main function of a Scrum Master is to guide a team to use Agile and Scrum practices and values to meet customer needs. The typical Scrum master coaches a team to perform all task according to scrum processes.

Job Responsibilities:

• Facilitate daily stand-ups and supporting the team in following the Scrum delivery process.
• Handle traditional project management duties including: scope definition, staffing, communication of status to clients and partners, budget oversight and risk/issue management.
• Consult with users, management, vendors, and technicians to assess computing needs and system requirements.
• Author user stories, acceptance criteria and execute a portion of the testing on projects.
• Serve the team and product owner in turning requirements into the working software.
• Ensure product quality expectations are defined and known across the team. Collaborate with the team in scheduling work, including defect remediation and refactoring, guarding against the accumulation of technical debt.
• Evaluate data processing proposals to assess project feasibility and requirements.

Skills:

• Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, attention to detail and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage one's time.
• Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, electronic equipment and computer hardware and software.
• Knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods.
• Knowledge of computer software, such as Visual Basic, Java, SQL, etc.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as computer science, computer engineering or related field required. MBA or other related advanced degree preferred.
• ScrumMaster Certification Required
• 5-7 years experience required