Digital Mobile Innovations LLC is hiring: Scrum Master in Cincinnati
Digital Mobile Innovations LLC, Cincinnati, OH, United States
Scrum Master Job ID 2024-27353 Category Scrummaster Location US-OH-Cincinnati About DMI DMI is a leading global provider of digital services working at the intersection of public and private sectors. With broad capabilities across IT managed services, cybersecurity, cloud migration and application development, DMI provides on-site and remote support to clients within governments, healthcare, financial services, transportation, manufacturing, and other critical infrastructure sectors. DMI has grown to over 2,100+ employees globally and has been continually recognized as a Top Workplace in both regional and national categories. About the Opportunity DMI, LLC is seeking an experienced Scrum Master to support our development teams responsible for Python-based front-end development, back-end services, and data parsing. The Scrum Master will be instrumental in leading Agile ceremonies, removing impediments, and creating a collaborative, high-performing environment. You will work closely with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to ensure alignment with project goals and that Agile best practices are adhered to throughout the development lifecycle. Your role will be critical in ensuring our development teams operate efficiently while continuously delivering value as we build our next-generation SaaS platform. Duties and Responsibilities: Agile Leadership: Guide the Python Front-End, Back-End, and Data Parsing teams through the Scrum framework, ensuring best practices are followed. Sprint Planning and Facilitation: Facilitate sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, ensuring that teams stay focused on goals and timelines. Remove Impediments: Identify and help remove any obstacles or roadblocks that hinder team progress, ensuring smooth collaboration between developers and stakeholders. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Foster effective communication between product owners, developers, and external stakeholders to ensure clarity around goals, scope, and deliverables. Maintain Product Backlog: Collaborate with product owners to keep the backlog well-defined, groomed, and prioritized based on team capacity and project deadlines. Monitor Team Progress: Track the progress of the team against sprint commitments using Agile tools such as Jira or Azure DevOps. Identify any risks or deviations and work with the team to address them. Continuous Improvement: Encourage a culture of continuous improvement by facilitating retrospectives, gathering team feedback, and implementing improvements to processes and workflows. Support Project Delivery: Ensure the Python front-end, back-end, and data parsing projects are delivered on time and meet quality standards. Stakeholder Communication: Provide regular updates to leadership on team progress, impediments, and key metrics related to velocity, burndown charts, and overall team health. Qualifications Education and Years of Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field is preferred. Equivalent work experience will be considered. Experience: 3+ years of experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach supporting cross-functional development teams, including front-end, back-end, and data-focused roles. Technical Background: Some technical understanding or experience with Python development, data engineering, or SaaS platforms is preferred to better facilitate discussions and decisions with development teams. Certifications: Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Certified Scrum Professional (CSP), or other Agile certifications are highly desirable. Experience in SaaS Environments: Prior experience working in Agile teams developing SaaS applications, particularly in domains such as Tel