[Hiring] Scrum Master @Valiant Solutions, LLC

Role Description

Valiant Solutions is seeking a Scrum Master to join our rapidly growing and innovative team!

The Scrum Master will join our agile software development practice supporting an environmentally focused Federal Government client. The agency's programs aim to promote environmental sustainability and protect the natural resources of our planet. As part of this contract, we will be supporting the agency's efforts to develop and maintain information systems that facilitate the tracking and reporting of environmental data.

The Scrum Master will work closely with other Team Valiant members, the Federal government agency, and other stakeholders to support the development and maintenance of multiple information systems. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of agile principles and methodologies, with a focus on Scrum practices. The Scrum Master will:

• Facilitate agile ceremonies
• Work with stakeholders to prioritize and plan work
• Remove impediments to progress

Qualifications

• At least five years of experience as a Scrum Master, with a focus on supporting complex IT projects
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) required
• Experience working in a government contracting environment
• Deep understanding of agile principles and methodologies, including Scrum, Kanban, and Lean
• Strong facilitation and communication skills, with the ability to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve impediments to progress
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and empower the team to deliver high-quality work
• Experience working with agile project management tools, such as Jira
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, preferred, but not required

Requirements

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM)

Responsibilities

• Facilitate agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives
• Work with the stakeholders to prioritize and plan work
• Remove impediments to progress, including managing dependencies and addressing conflicts
• Ensure the team is focused and productive, and that the work is aligned with the project goals and objectives
• Coach the Scrum team on Agile and Scrum principles, help them understand their roles and responsibilities, and guide them to self-organize and make decisions as a team
• Identify and remove roadblocks that hinder the team's progress
• Work with the Product Owner to ensure that the Product Backlog is clear, prioritized, and understood by the team
• Monitor the team's progress and make sure that they are working towards the Sprint Goal
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, where the team is empowered to identify and implement process improvements
• Ensure that the team has a clear understanding of the work and that the requirements are well-defined and understood
• Provide status updates to stakeholders, including project progress and risks
• Help ensure that the team adheres to agile principles and practices, while also complying with the contract requirements
• Collaborate with stakeholders, including the Product Owner, to ensure that the team is meeting the needs of the business

Methodologies and Tools

• Agile methodologies (e.g. Scrum, Kanban)
• Project management tools (e.g. JIRA, Trello, Asana)
• Code repository tools (e.g. GitHub, Bitbucket)
• Continuous integration/continuous deployment methodology and tools (e.g. Jenkins)
• Testing frameworks (e.g. Selenium, Appium, JUnit)
• Communication and collaboration tools (e.g. Slack, Microsoft Teams, Zoom)
• Cloud computing platforms (e.g. AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
• DevOps practices (e.g. infrastructure as code, automation, monitoring)
• Knowledge of programming languages and software development practices

Benefits

• A choice of medical plans, from an affordable HSA option to a full-featured PPO, with generous company contributions
• Dental and vision coverage for you and your family
• Company-paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
• Optional supplemental life, accident, and critical illness coverage to round out your protection
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off that grows with your years of service, plus paid federal holidays
• Paid certifications, professional development, and the Valiant University training portal
• Flexible spending accounts and a wellness and fitness program
• Referral bonuses when you help us bring great people to Valiant