Scrum Master

Duration: 12 months with possible conversion (rare) Location: St. Paul, MN Only W2 candidates are eligible for this position. Third‑party or C2C candidates will not be considered. Job Description Seeking a motivated and experienced Scrum Master to lead Agile teams in delivering high‑quality software for medical products that advance clinical excellence. As a member of the software development team you will help take these products to the next level by optimizing cost, improving quality, and increasing access. Facilitate scrum ceremonies, remove impediments, and ensure adherence to Agile principles and Scrum practices. Work closely with Product Owners, Developers, and other stakeholders to foster a culture of continuous improvement and high performance. Provide technical leadership to an Agile team of 6 to 8 Software Engineers. Translate requirements/vision into a prioritized list of user stories and deliver to required timelines and quality standards with continuous backlog refinement. Coordinate with other Scrum Masters and Agile teams to ensure alignment and technology reuse. Support process improvements that guide the development, sustaining, and support activities. Track and report key Agile metrics (e.g., velocity, burndown charts). Coach, mentor, and lead the team. Work cross‑functionally with other business departments to align activities and deliverables. Drive world‑class quality in the development and support of products. Communicate effectively both within the immediate team and across the program and business leadership team. Ensure team receives consistent messages and has a clear understanding of business direction, strategy, and results. Engage subject matter experts in the successful transfer of complex domain knowledge. Have familiarity with all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle and related methodologies. Leverage DFR in Agile software development methodologies to drive reliability and predictability throughout the product development life cycle. Qualifications/Requirements Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or in a STEM major (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). 4+ years of experience with C++ or C#.NET in Microsoft Windows development. 4+ years of Agile software development experience. Object‑Oriented Design experience. Desired Characteristics Master’s Degree in Engineering or Computer Science. Global team experience. Experience in software development in the medical field. Software development tool experience such as Perforce, Jira, Jenkins. Understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe). Leadership & Personal Attributes Ability to take ownership of small and medium‑sized tasks and deliver while mentoring and helping team members. Clear communication of issues and rationale; ability to influence outcomes through two‑way communication. Identify misalignments with goals, objectives, and work direction against the organizational strategy; make suggestions to course‑correct. Continuously measure deliverables of self and team against scheduled commitments and balance competing objectives. Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills. Effective facilitation, coaching, and conflict‑resolution skills. Persistence to completion, especially in the face of overwhelming odds and setbacks; pushes self and others for results through team spirit. Role Context Open due to dedicated Scrum Master/Project Manager needed to track and manage software release execution and mitigate risks. Projects supported: Software development projects (enterprise software; not embedded or firmware‑focused). Typical day: Daily scrum meetings, sprint tracking, risk identification, stakeholder communication, and impediment removal. Key interactions: Software developers, systems team, test team, and cross‑functional stakeholders. Success in first 90 days: Understanding projects, team dynamics, stakeholders, and creating an executable project plan for upcoming months. Past interview challenges: Candidates lacked hands‑on software development project experience. Candidate Profile Top required skills: Software development project experience; Agile/Scrum expertise; hands‑on experience working with software teams. Preferred skills: Technical background or prior coding experience; ability to guide teams technically (nice to have). Education/Certifications: Bachelor’s in Technology or Science preferred; Scrum Master certification preferred. Industry experience: Medical/pharmaceutical experience is a plus, not required. Personality traits: Servant leadership, strong listener, proactive, team advocate. Years of experience: 5–7 years overall; 3–5 years as Scrum Master. Interview Process Interview format: Initial Teams video interview. Number of interviews: Typically two rounds. Interviewers: Hiring manager and another team member; second round may include hiring manager’s manager. Ideal start date: As soon as the right candidate is identified. Local candidates only. Additional Insights Urgency: Focus is on hiring the right candidate rather than speed. Deal‑breakers: Must have Scrum Master experience; lack of real‑world, hands‑on software development lifecycle experience. Nice‑to‑have technical exposure: Familiarity with C/C++ and ability to understand code changes (no coding required). Team culture: Fast‑moving, adaptable, positive morale; collaborative and supportive team eagerly awaiting Scrum Master leadership. #J-18808-Ljbffr