Cleared Scrum Master

About the role

Bestgate Engineering seeks a Scrum Master to lead Agile teams in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment. The ideal candidate will have experience guiding technical teams, fostering collaboration, and driving Agile processes to deliver value effectively.

Responsibilities

• Facilitating Agile ceremonies, including Sprint Planning, Reviews, Retrospectives, and Program Increment (PI) Planning.
• Leading cross-functional Agile teams, promoting collaboration and removing impediments.
• Coaching teams in Agile methodologies, including Scrum, Scrumban, or Kanban, ensuring adherence to processes.
• Collaborating with Product Owners to prioritize features and develop user stories meeting acceptance criteria.
• Maintaining and sharing team metrics, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Promoting a high-performing, collaborative team environment and encouraging innovative problem-solving.

Requirements

• Experience as a Scrum Master for software development or technical teams.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM), SAFe Scrum Master (SSM), or similar Agile certification.
• Familiarity with Agile tools such as Jira, VersionOne, Rally, or IBM RTC.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment across diverse systems and groups.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and 8+ years of relevant work experience or a High School Degree and 4 years of additional work experience.

Qualifications

• Preferred background in large software systems, including hardware integration and testing.
• Hands-on experience using SAFe as the Agile development methodology.
• Knowledge of test automation, test-driven development, continuous integration, and continuous deployment.
• Experience applying Kanban for workflow optimization.
• Proven ability to influence organizational change towards Agile adoption.

Skills

• Experience with Agile methodologies such as Scrum, Scrumban, or Kanban.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and environments.
• Experience with large-scale software development projects.

Benefits

• PTO: Starting at 26 days with options to increase or decrease for personal needs.
• 401k: 7% gift, fully vested from day one!
• Free Medical, Dental, Vision: Coverage for employees and dependents.
• $5,000 in Training: For certifications, conferences, and continued learning.
• End-of-Year Bonuses: Recognizing your hard work.
• Morale-Building Hours: 8 hours annually for team-building activities.

Pay

The provided salary range is an approximation based on current market data and may vary. The final offer will be determined after carefully considering the candidate’s skills, experience, and qualifications as they relate to the position. This range is intended as a reference point and is subject to change.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate the fast-paced nature of the work.