Job Information
Insight Global SCRUM MASTER [FULLY REMOTE] - AZURE DEVOPS + TECHNICAL TEAMS in Agoura Hills, California
Job Description
Our client in the veterinary services industry is seeking an experienced Agile Scrum Master to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of Agile methodologies and practices, particularly Scrum, and will be responsible for facilitating Agile ceremonies, coaching team members, and ensuring successful project delivery. You will work within an Azure DevOps environment and support projects relating to mobile app development and Data Engineering. Their scrum environment is mature enough that they have sprints planned through the end of the year, epics/stories/bugs/tasks, etc., but there is still room to grow/improve in retrospectives, grooming, planning, velocity, burn down, etc.
Additional Responsibilities:
Facilitate and lead Agile ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives
Collaborate closely with Product Owners, Development Teams, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment on project goals and priorities
Coach and mentor team members on Agile principles and practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement
Remove impediments and barriers to team productivity, escalating issues as necessary to ensure timely resolution
Track and communicate team progress, including sprint velocity, burndown charts, and release forecasts
Promote a collaborative and transparent work environment, encouraging open communication and feedback
Support the Product Owner in maintaining a well-groomed and prioritized backlog
Champion Agile best practices and serve as a change agent within the organization
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com .
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Skills and Requirements
3+ years of experience working as an Agile Scrum Master in a software development and/or data engineering environment (previous experience supporting mobile app or data engineering-related projects strongly preferred)
Strong understanding of Agile principles and methodologies, particularly Scrum
Must have experience working with Azure DevOps
Experience with Agile project management tools such as Jira, Trello, or similar
Excellent communication, facilitation, and coaching skills
Proven ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.
Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
Passion for continuous learning and improvement
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent work experience) - Previous experience supporting mobile app or data engineering-related projects strongly preferred
Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Agile Coach, or similar Agile certification preferred null
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military oruniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, andordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.