Scrum Master

Scrum Master

Location: Louisville, KY (Remote till covid)

Rate: $45/Hr on C2C

End Client: NTT/Humana

Job Description:

The Scrum Master coordinates an agile development team, ensures all activities use the principles of the Scrum Framework. The Scrum Master work assignments are varied and frequently require interpretation and independent determination of the appropriate courses of action.

The Scrum Master leads teams through work actions that can be completed within time boxed iterations called sprints and tracks progress through 5-minute stand-up meetings. Understands department, segment, and organizational strategy and operating objectives, including their linkages to related areas. Makes decisions regarding own work methods, occasionally in ambiguous situations, and requires minimal direction and receives guidance where needed. Follows established guidelines/procedures. Knowledge, skills and abilities in SAFe Agile processes and methods.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Scrum Master certification
• Experience with the SDLC (less than 5 years)
• Excellent communication skills, leadership competencies, and high level of emotional intelligence
• Experience working in an Agile Scrum environment or good familiarity with the Agile methodologies
• Experience in working in multi-team environment
• Must be passionate about contributing to an organization focused on continuously improving consumer experiences

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior insurance operations background
• Technical documentation abilities
• Advanced knowledge of Agile/Scrum development methodology
• Working knowledge of Agile Project Management Tools
• Scaled Agile Scrum Master certification
• Supporting Program Increment Planning and Inspect and Adapt (per Scaled Agile Framework) is preferred
• Previous experience planning and managing large projects
• Prior experience in the health solutions industry
• Working experience with IT teams
• Azure Fundamental (AZ-900)