Sr Scrum Master

Role: Scrum Master

Location: San Francisco, CA- Hybrid

Duration: 12+ Months

Qualifications:

• 3 years minimum experience as a Scrum Master using Scaled Agile (SAFe) methodology.
• Proficiency using Jira (managing scrum boards and generating metrics); bonus if they have experience with Jira Align, which incorporates SAFe methods.
• Demonstrated ability to coach individuals in a scrum team.
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills for the purpose of explaining technical and project related information to stakeholders.
• Certified SAFe Scrum Master (desired).

Responsibilities:

• Facilitates and is accountable for leading the team through the agile ceremonies, including Daily scrums, Sprint demos, Retrospectives, Backlog , Grooming, Sprint Planning, PI Planning.
• Guides the team to follow Agile/Scrum practices and daily activities to actively promote prioritization, team readiness, and commitment for each Sprint and Program Increment. Coach the team to address any issues with the Agile/scrum process. Instill an "Inspect & Adapt" culture within the team.
• Proactively removes impediments to team agility and guides the team(s) on methods to escalate when needed to prevent challenges from becoming blockers. Protects the team from disturbances and conflicting priorities.
• Manages team workload, reaches out to their managers or other Scrum Masters when needed to negotiate time.
• Manages dependencies across other Agile teams, regularly working with the other Scrum Masters and Program Manager/RTE.
• Works closely with the Product Owner, Business Analyst, and Solutions Lead in ensuring sprints are healthy and work is effectively delivered on by the team.
• Owns the Jira project and handles the management of all issues in Jira for the team. Uses metrics in Jira, including burnup/down charts, release burndowns, and team velocity to assess team health and identify improvement opportunities. Uses Jira to tracks team and team-members' capacity based on tangible metrics.

Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with over 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. As one of the largest IT staffing companies and the 2nd largest minority-owned staffing company in the U.S., Dexian was formed in 2023 through the merger of DISYS and Signature Consultants. Combining the best elements of its core companies, Dexian's platform connects talent, technology, and organizations to produce game-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.

Dexian's brands include Dexian DISYS, Dexian Signature Consultants, Dexian Government Solutions, Dexian Talent Development and Dexian IT Solutions. Visit https://dexian.com/ to learn more.

Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.