Scrum Master
RemoteHunter
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Job Description
About the Opportunity
The organization is a global leader in engineering services, providing R&D and engineering support across various industries including autonomous vehicles and robotics. The Scrum Master role involves coordinating Agile development teams, overseeing the software development lifecycle, and facilitating scrum activities to ensure efficient project execution.
Responsibilities
- Plan and facilitate scrum activities such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, demos, board reviews, and retrospectives
- Ensure breakdown of work into substories, tasks, spikes, etc.
- Assist in building the schedule for deliverables and perform resource mapping/loading
- Identify if additional resources are required and balance resource allocation strategically
- Collaborate with clients or end users to understand business requirements
- Act as liaison between development teams and product management to uphold project processes
- Identify and remove impediments to development and scrum processes
- Manage backlog and team processes
- Escalate risk issues beyond the development group to higher management levels
- Drive the team to meet goals and milestones, proactively addressing delays
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in an engineering field with a Bachelor’s degree in a related technical discipline
- Hands-on Scrum Master experience with cross-functional Agile teams in:
- Mechanical / Electrical Engineering
- Electronics, Embedded Systems & Mechatronics
- Software Development & Validation / Testing
- Functional Safety
- Proficiency with scrum tools such as JIRA
- Preferred Certification such as Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
- Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and Scrum framework
Benefits & Perks
- Paid time off based on employee grade including vacation (12-25 days), company-paid holidays, personal days, and sick leave
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage subject to local policy and eligibility
Compensation
Base salary range: $62,200 - $131,560. Actual compensation may vary based on location, education, certifications, experience, seniority, performance, market factors, and internal equity. Additional compensation may include variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions depending on the role and applicable laws. Candidates are typically not hired at or near the top of the posted compensation range.
Key skills/competency
- Scrum Master
- Agile Methodologies
- JIRA
- Software Development Lifecycle
- Project Management
- Resource Allocation
- Impediment Removal
- Backlog Management
- Functional Safety
- Cross-functional Teams
How to Get Hired at RemoteHunter
- Research RemoteHunter's connections: Understand the types of "leading employers" RemoteHunter partners with, especially those in autonomous vehicles and robotics.
- Tailor your Scrum Master resume: Highlight your 7+ years of experience with cross-functional Agile teams, JIRA proficiency, and relevant certifications like CSM.
- Demonstrate Agile and Scrum expertise: Prepare to discuss specific examples of facilitating ceremonies, managing backlogs, and removing impediments.
- Showcase problem-solving skills: Be ready to articulate how you've handled resource allocation issues and escalated risks in past Scrum Master roles.
- Emphasize cross-functional collaboration: Provide instances where you've effectively liaised between development, product, and client stakeholders.
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