We are seeking a highly experienced and passionate Senior Scrum Master to champion agile principles and facilitate the success of dedicated R&D teams focused on the development of our next-generation SaaS platform. This is a pivotal role where you will empower cross-functional product teams to deliver high-value solutions in a fast-paced environment.

As a Scrum Master you are a servant leader responsible for ensuring that Scrum practices are understood and followed by the Scrum team. You act as a facilitator, coach, and protector for the team, helping to maximize productivity and maintain a focus on delivering high-value increments in a collaborative and self-organizing environment. You work closely with the Product Manager, Quality Assurance, and Operations representatives embedded within the empowered product teams to ensure a clear understanding of goals and priorities while removing obstacles that might hinder the team's progress. A solid understanding of software development processes and best practices is essential to effectively support the team and communicate with technical stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Facilitating Scrum Events:
   • Organize and facilitate key Scrum ceremonies, including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.
   • Ensure that these events are productive, time-boxed, and focused on the sprint goals.
2. Coaching and Mentoring:
   • Educate the team on Agile principles and the Scrum framework.
   • Coach team members in self-management and cross-functionality.
   • Support the Product Manager in refining and managing the product backlog effectively.
3. Removing Impediments:
   • Actively identify and resolve obstacles that impede the team's progress.
   • Shield the team from distractions and external interruptions.
4. Continuous Improvement:
   • Promote a culture of continuous improvement through regular retrospectives and actionable insights.
   • Track and visualize on key performance metrics to identify opportunities for improvement.
5. Technical Understanding:
   • Possess a strong understanding of software development practices, including version control (e.g., Git), CI/CD pipelines, testing strategies, and DevOps principles.

• Help translate technical challenges into actionable items for the team and stakeholders.

• Communicate effectively with developers, QA engineers, and architects to facilitate problem-solving and decision-making.
1. Stakeholder Management:
   • Facilitate communication between the Scrum team and external stakeholders.
   • Ensure transparency of progress and challenges through effective reporting.
2. Fostering a Positive Team Environment:
   • Encourage collaboration, trust, and respect among team members.
   • Address team dynamics and resolve conflicts constructively.

Key Skills and Qualifications:

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) certification preferred.
• Strong understanding of Agile principles, Scrum methodology, and software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Familiarity with software development tools such as Jira, Confluence, Git, Jenkins, or similar.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Experience in coaching teams and promoting Agile best practices.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams including Product Management, Quality Assurance, and Operations.
• Analytical mindset with problem-solving capabilities.

Bonus Qualifications:

• Experience working in the IoT or industrial automation domain.
• Experience working with and facilitating offshore development teams.