Scrum Master

Posted:
7/22/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines ⋅ Metro Manila, Philippines

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Product

You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.

Job Description:

Job Description

  • The Scrum Master helps build high-performing teams by providing support with product delivery utilizing a deep understanding of Agile principles and team dynamics. The Scrum Master teaches the team Agile practices, facilitates Scrum ceremonies, and shields the team from external distractions. The Scrum Master brings the Product Owner and the team together and helps them understand each other’s roles and key objectives. This individual is also a personal coach for team members and an innovator who constantly seeks continuous improvement. One Scrum Master works with one Agile team.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor Scrum processes and provide support on release planning and backlog management
  • Build high performing teams who produce successful deliverables and work effectively via individual and team coaching
  • Strengthen the team’s understanding of Agile / Scrum principles and ensure application of these practices
  • Ensure the team’s actions are aligned with the project goals and vision
  • Bring transparency to Business, IT, and Operations organizations about the team’s progress and Agile processes
  • Identify trade-offs between short and long-term benefits to drive shared vision between the team and Product Owner
  • Foster a continuous learning environment, helping teams adapt to changing circumstances

Key Skills

  • Familiarity working in Agile and Scrum environments
  • Certified Scrum Practitioner (CSP) or Certified Scrum Coach (CSC) ideal
  • Delivery or software development background a plus
  • Experienced in or excited to learn Agile way of working (e.g., quick iterations with done better than perfect)
  • Experience in working as a member of an Agile Delivery Team is an asset
  • Strong communication skills, ability to share information promptly and clearly
  • Strong team leader able to assess team spirit, facilitate positive team dynamics, and drive necessary actions to improve
  • Excellent problem-solving, organizational and analytical skills
  • Ability to coach and mentor multiple roles on a Scrum team; skilled in building relationships and navigating through organizations
  • Experience coaching development teams is a plus
  • Assertive, with the confidence to be voice of authority
  • Brings a high-energy and passionate outlook to the job and can influence those
    around them
  • Able to build a sense of trust and rapport that creates a comfortable & effective workplace
  • Experience in working with Insurance company or related Financial institution and understand its business processes.
  • Familiar and has experience in exercising SDLC and Project / Delivery Management phases.
  • Experienced with or leading teams with the following knowledge: JavaScript, Java 8, Hibernate, RDS/SQL, SPRING, HTML5, Angular JS or similar framework
  • Experienced with CI/CD and familiar with DevOps
  • Experience in Agile Scrum or any Agile framework is preferred.
  • Experience in AWS/Linux
  • Experience in developing content models and designing and implementing content workflows for ECM system projects is an advantage
  • Experience in Alfresco Digital Business Platform is an advantage

Qualifications

  • College graduate preferably with IT Background
  • Minimum 4 year experience in the IT industry or IT-related industry
  • Minimum 1 year experience as a Scrum Master or similar role

Job Category:

Business Analysis - Systems

Posting End Date:

30/10/2024