Associate Scrum Master

Associate Scrum Master Position Description Summary Summarize the main purpose or objective of this job. The Associate Scrum Master ensures that their agile development pods live and practice the desired agile values and follow the agreed upon processes and practices. The Associate Scrum Master has at least one year’s experience in the chosen Agile methodology within the pod and educates others to raise the overall level of agile maturity, while taking guidance and coaching from a mentoring Senior Scrum Master. An Associate Scrum Master learns to clear obstacles and establish an environment where the team can maximize their effectiveness by limiting interruptions and distractions. They also facilitate a healthy collaborative relationship between the pod and product owner and maintain a safe working environment for the team by helping with conflict resolution. The core responsibilities for the Associate Scrum Master are to learn their product/platform and facilitate the necessary ceremonies within Scrum. Sprint Planning, Daily Standup, Backlog Grooming, Sprint Demo and Sprint Retrospective. Essential Duties and Responsibilities % of Time: 30% Manage scope, process, timelines, and metrics for up to 1 development pods while removing blockers, resolving conflicts, and facilitating internal team communication and collaboration 50% Coordinate sprints, retrospective meetings, show and tells, grooming and planning meetings, and daily stand-ups 5% Build and maintain a productive environment where team members ‘own’ the product, drive value through outcomes, and enjoy their work 5% Coach team members and business stakeholders in the chosen agile framework and guide the pods to higher levels of agile maturity 5% Be the point of contact for external communications with stakeholders and support the product owners on grooming and maintaining the product backlog 5% Ensure deliverables are up to quality standards at the end of each sprint % Total Time (Must Equal 100%) Job Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a business or technology field or equivalent proven experience in an agile environment Experience: Minimum 1 year(s) of experience in a hands-on application development Scrum Master role for one or more agile development pods Other Knowledge, Skills, Abilities or Certifications: First Level Scrum master certification (e.g. CSM, PSM) is required Product Owner, PMI-ACP, and other agile certifications are highly desirable Familiarity with software development and prioritization methodologies Mid-level knowledge of Scrum techniques and artifacts (such as definition of done, team working agreement, acceptance criteria) Good knowledge of Agile frameworks (pair programming, Kanban, etc.), Awareness of Agile techniques like TDD, BDD, and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery Excellent communication, and servant leadership skills Problem-solving and conflict-resolution ability Outstanding organizational skills Physical Requirements These include percentage of time standing, walking, sitting, climbing, etc. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties and responsibilities. Standard physical requirements related to office work Supervisory Responsibilities None Working Environment Indicate if normal office environment or if exposed to any hazards. Normal office environment Travel Requirements List travel requirements of the job by indicating typical weekly, monthly, or annual percentage of time. Indicate whether travel will be domestic or international. If no travel requirements, indicate N/A. N/A The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by most people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and requirements We have great people here and are looking for more. Come join us! Follow us: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn X YouTube Equal Employment Opportunities at First Advantage First Advantage is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a workplace and recruitment process that is free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Employment decisions at First Advantage are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate in any aspect of employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, religion, creed, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.