Scrum Master
Herndon, VA
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Job Description:
Position:Scrum Master
Location:Herndon, VA
Duration:Fulltime + Benefits
JobDescription:
- We are looking for a solid, very experienced Scrum Master who has a solid grasp and actual experience with the Agile practices, working with Scrum Teams, knowledge of Kanban and if possible, SAFe.
- Must have deep understanding and extensive experience with regarding release and sprint planning.
- Candidate must be Agile savvy and have a good handle on latest Agile tools, Practices and Concepts.
- Must have strong knowledge of Agile engineering practices such as Continuous Integration, Automated Testing, Test-Driven Development, and Pair Programming.
- Must have strong experience in Jira.
- Must have the ability to work with large / distributed teams.
- Must have strong communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.
- Experience training teams and large groups is a plus.
- Requires proven experience in change management, status reporting, and issue/risk management.
- Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented environment.
- Persuasive, encouraging, and motivating. Possesses the ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including upper management, clients, and other departments. Must have strong experience managing conflicts.
- Should have SAFe knowledge or experience.
- CSM or SAFe Certifications are nice to have.
Key Skills:
- Scrum, Agile, CSM, Jira