Scrum Master

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JOB SUMMARY

The Scrum Master will be responsible for facilitating a Scrum team to deliver software for the business. The Scrum Master will help guide and coach the team and the organization in the practices of Agile. They will act as facilitator and process steward.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

A Team-based servant leader who leads by example Strongly supporting the Product Manager and Development Team in their progress to the goal of the iteration and release Guiding and Coaching the Scrum Team and organization on how to use Agile/Scrum/Lean practices and enterprise level agile principles and practices Guiding and Coaching both the Scrum Team and the Development team on how to get the most out of self‑organization Facilitates all team meetings, including daily stand‑up, Iteration planning, Team Demo, Retros and more Removing impediments so the team can remain focused on achieving objectives. Facilitating discussion, decision making, and conflict resolution Assisting with internal and external communication, improving transparency, and radiating information Supporting and educating the Product team, especially with respect to refining(aka grooming) and managing the product backlog Coordinate with other Scrum teams, DevOps, Release, POs and Leadership teams Enjoy coaching and mentoring a team to maximize progress and potential Motivated and driven, and have the ability to influence and drive teams to success using Agile/Scrum/Lean practices Other duties as assigned by Management.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, facilitation, presentation and team building skills In-depth knowledge of enterprise level agile practices like SAFe but not limited to SAFe. Experience with Jira or other Agile Management tools Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software. Organizational skills with attention to detail. Ability to identify and address the needs of users. Thorough understanding of software development best practices and procedures. Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks. Ability to be licensed as an Employee by various racing and gaming jurisdictions in which we operate, as required. Authorized to work in the US on a full‑time basis

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor of Science in Information Science/Systems, or equivalent experience and industry certifications First level Scrum Master certification (PSM I, CSM ) 5+ years’ experience working as a Scrum Master for a team Experience with Serverless technologies and mobile platforms is a plus.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

The following physical and mental demands are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, sometimes for prolonged periods, while working at a desk, on the phone, and the computer; type on a computer keyboard; use hands to finger, handle or feel; talk or hear; reach with hands or arms; walk or stand; and perform some repetitive motion activities. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, color differentiation, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. This position requires working effectively as part of a team and concentrating on various details when faced with interruptions and changing work priorities. The mental demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions, as described above, including but not limited to: demonstrated ability to anticipate and solve practical problems or resolve issues; reason, calculate figures and amounts; collect, interpret, and understand complex data and information, and draw valid conclusions; analyze procedures and policies; and meet schedules in a dynamic and sometimes demanding work environment. The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate. The work environment characteristics represent those employees encounter while performing this job's essential functions in a typical office environment. An employee must meet the physical demands described here to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr Twinspires