REMOTE - Scrum Master (CSM)/AGILE Coach $53.00

We will NOT accept 3rd Party (C2C) Contractors

JOB DETAILS:
Position:Scrum Master (CSM)/AGILE Coach
JOB REF#:View phone number on apply.j-vers.com
Duration:12 Months (Contract)
Location:REMOTE
Pay Rate:$53.00 (W2 only) or $59.00 (INCORPORATED), (Not accepting 1099 or C2C)

This role is 100% REMOTE / Hours: MON-FRI 8AM – 5PM (CST)
Hours: MON-FRI 8AM – 5PM (CST)

Scrum Master to coach, oversee, and guide agile (Scrum/Kanban) teams. They will ensure the development teams follow appropriate agile framework values and agile practices (Scrum or Kanban), mentoring and motivating the teams to improve processes, facilitating meetings and decision-making processes, and eliminating team impediments.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Guide and support Agile teams by facilitating Scrum ceremonies, and team level PI planning activities
• Servant Leader building and cultivating high-performing teams by creating a safe environment of trust and transparency.
• Coach teams toward higher levels of maturity, predictability, and self organization.
• Ensure healthy backlogs, clear priorities, and well understood work.
• Support & coach the team in cultivating a refined, ready backlog and writing clear, concise testable acceptance criteria.
• Ensure teams are delivering work in alignment with sprint goals and release timelines.
• Remove any impediments or roadblocks that may affect the team’s ability to deliver.
• Partner with leadership to resolve dependencies and constraints.
• Leverage data to develop and report key metrics to inform decisions and improvements.
• Advocate for continuous improvement, using metrics and data driven insights
• Coach team members on Agile principles, practices, and frameworks.
• Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous learning.
• Organize and conduct training sessions to enhance team members skills in Agile methodologies
• Utilize tools such as Jira to measure and analyze key Agile metrics to drive continuous team improvement
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by identifying and implementing process improvements and Agile best practices.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration between teams and individuals, promoting a positive and productive work environment.

REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

• SCM – Scrum Master Certification (REQUIRED)
• Proven experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach for software development teams
• Experience with Agile project management tools and software development methodologies
• Strong facilitation and leadership skills, with the ability to foster collaboration and build effective working relationships.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills
• Experience using Jira to measure and analyze key Agile metrics
• Experience with Agile project management tools and software development methodologies
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a relevant field (preferred)
• Working knowledge of other Agile frameworks (e.g., Kanban, Lean) and their application is a plus

Calance Consultant Benefits Offerings:

• EPO/PPO Medical Plans
• HMO/PPO Dental programs
• Vision – VSP (Vision Plan Summary)
• 401K Retirement vesting program (VOYA)
• Paid Bi-Weekly/Direct Deposit
• Flex Spending Plan
• Voluntary Life, AD&D, STD or LTD plans