Software Guidance and Assistance, Inc.
Scrum Master
Software Guidance and Assistance, Inc., Hartford, Connecticut, us, 06112
Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a
Scrum Master
for a
contract to hire
assignment with one of our premier Insurance services clients in
Hartford, CT .
Responsibilities
:Scrum Master for up to 2 teams.Ensures team adheres to Agile principles and best practices (e.g., scrum, Kanban).Understands product planning in an inspect and adapt environment, and ensures the Product Owner knows how to arrange the Product Backlog to maximize value.Provides information regarding team health: people, process, progress and overall satisfaction to Technology and Business Leaders.Coaches the team members to practice effective Agile practices.Removes impediments for the team and escalates appropriately.Insulates Scrum Team from distractions or disruption.Coaches the Product Owner, Development Team, Technology and Business Leaders on Agile values, principles, and best practices.ssess the maturity of the team and coach the team to higher levels of maturity, at a pace that is sustainable and comfortable for the team and organization.Identifies and resolves gaps in skills, processes, and resources.Build a trust and safe environment where problems can be raised without fear of blame, retribution, or being judged, with an emphasis of healing and problem solving.Provide all support to the team using a servant leadership style whenever possible, and leading by example.Promote the team to think through modern development practices like devOps, security practices, SRE principles.Required
Skills :
2+ years of work experience in IT development as a Scrum Master leading 2 teams.First level Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM I).Good skills and knowledge of servant leadership, facilitation, situational awareness, conflict resolution, continual improvement, empowerment, and increasing transparency.Knowledge of numerous well documented patterns and techniques for filling in the intentional gaps left in the Agile approach (example: numerous Burndown techniques, numerous retrospective formats, handling bugs, etc.).Must be a dynamic and self-starting individual who is able to work independently or as part of a team with minimal guidance and direction.Must be able to effectively prioritize and assign work to meet deadlines.Knowledge and/or experience with widely successful Agile techniques: User Stories, TDD, Continuous Integration, Continuous Testing, Pairing, Automated Testing, Agile Games is a plus.SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at https://sgainc.com/ .
SGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Status, Age, Marital Status, Pregnancy, Genetic Information, or Other Legally Protected Status. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and our services, programs, and activities. Please visit our company EEO page to request an accommodation or assistance regarding our policy.
Scrum Master
for a
contract to hire
assignment with one of our premier Insurance services clients in
Hartford, CT .
Responsibilities
:Scrum Master for up to 2 teams.Ensures team adheres to Agile principles and best practices (e.g., scrum, Kanban).Understands product planning in an inspect and adapt environment, and ensures the Product Owner knows how to arrange the Product Backlog to maximize value.Provides information regarding team health: people, process, progress and overall satisfaction to Technology and Business Leaders.Coaches the team members to practice effective Agile practices.Removes impediments for the team and escalates appropriately.Insulates Scrum Team from distractions or disruption.Coaches the Product Owner, Development Team, Technology and Business Leaders on Agile values, principles, and best practices.ssess the maturity of the team and coach the team to higher levels of maturity, at a pace that is sustainable and comfortable for the team and organization.Identifies and resolves gaps in skills, processes, and resources.Build a trust and safe environment where problems can be raised without fear of blame, retribution, or being judged, with an emphasis of healing and problem solving.Provide all support to the team using a servant leadership style whenever possible, and leading by example.Promote the team to think through modern development practices like devOps, security practices, SRE principles.Required
Skills :
2+ years of work experience in IT development as a Scrum Master leading 2 teams.First level Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM I).Good skills and knowledge of servant leadership, facilitation, situational awareness, conflict resolution, continual improvement, empowerment, and increasing transparency.Knowledge of numerous well documented patterns and techniques for filling in the intentional gaps left in the Agile approach (example: numerous Burndown techniques, numerous retrospective formats, handling bugs, etc.).Must be a dynamic and self-starting individual who is able to work independently or as part of a team with minimal guidance and direction.Must be able to effectively prioritize and assign work to meet deadlines.Knowledge and/or experience with widely successful Agile techniques: User Stories, TDD, Continuous Integration, Continuous Testing, Pairing, Automated Testing, Agile Games is a plus.SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at https://sgainc.com/ .
SGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Status, Age, Marital Status, Pregnancy, Genetic Information, or Other Legally Protected Status. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and our services, programs, and activities. Please visit our company EEO page to request an accommodation or assistance regarding our policy.