Agile Scrum Master
Alter Learning - Educational Platform
Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Davis, CA
Contract type: Full time

Job Summary
We are looking for a highly motivated Agile Scrum Master to join our team and drive Agile best practices across projects. As a Scrum Master, you will facilitate collaboration, manage the Scrum process, and remove any impediments that hinder the team’s progress. You will act as a servant-leader, enabling the development team to achieve goals while fostering continuous improvement and Agility.
Key Responsibilities
We are looking for a highly motivated Agile Scrum Master to join our team and drive Agile best practices across projects. As a Scrum Master, you will facilitate collaboration, manage the Scrum process, and remove any impediments that hinder the team’s progress. You will act as a servant-leader, enabling the development team to achieve goals while fostering continuous improvement and Agility.
Key Responsibilities
- Facilitate Agile Practices & Ceremonies
- Lead daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and reviews.
- Ensure adherence to Scrum principles and Agile frameworks.
- Coordinate with the Product Owner to manage and prioritize the product backlog.
- Team Collaboration & Coaching
- Foster collaboration among cross-functional team members.
- Act as a coach and mentor to promote continuous improvement and self-organization.
- Support the team in understanding and implementing Agile methodologies effectively.
- Remove Impediments
- Identify and remove blockers to ensure smooth progress of sprints.
- Act as a shield to the team from external interruptions and distractions.
- Metrics & Reporting
- Track key Agile metrics such as velocity, burndown charts, and sprint progress.
- Provide transparency on team performance and progress to stakeholders.
- Risk Management & Continuous Improvement
- Identify risks and work with the team to develop mitigation strategies.
- Promote a culture of feedback and continuous learning to improve processes.
- Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business, or a related field (preferred).
- Experience:
- 0-3 of experience as a Scrum Master or in a similar Agile leadership role.
- Hands-on experience with Agile tools such as Jira, Trello, or Azure DevOps.
- Certifications (Preferred):
- Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
- Professional Scrum Master (PSM)
- SAFe Scrum Master (SSM)
- Skills:
- Strong knowledge of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, etc.).
- Excellent facilitation, coaching, and mentoring skills.
- Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution abilities.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced, evolving environments
- Opportunities for career growth and development.
- Flexible working environment
- A collaborative, innovative, and supportive work culture.
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