Scrum Master

Title: Scrum Master

Location : (Onsite)MUST BE IN CHICAGO

Client: United Airlines

Duration: 6+months

MUST HAVE AZURE DEVOPS

This is supporting a tier 1 application, so there is not a lot of room for mistakes. The Scrum Master needs to be someone who is true leader. They will be heavily working in Azure DevOps. They will be working very closely with both on and offshore team members. Leading daily standups. They will be responsible for the team and their work because they are very busy and fast paced in this group.

Must Have-

• Used, understand, and set up in Azure DevOps (ADO) -this is an absolute must.
• If they have TFS that's fine. It's the same.
• Leading Agile ceremonies / communication is key
• Scrum 3-4 years experience
• They will be writing reports weekly based on the status, development progress etc. and writing it to the executives so must have this ability

Plus-

• Development

Business analyst

As Scrum Master, you play a key role in the definition, development, implementation, and on-going improvement of Agile practices (emphasis on SCRUM) within the backend common service layer (CSL) teams of the organization. You will facilitate grooming/story pointing, sprint planning, retrospective, and daily activities related to stand-ups and velocity/sprint burn down as related to the SDLC process; additionally, you will maintain relevant metrics that help the team see and understand their progress during a sprint all while using Azure DevOps (ADO). In this role you will own and resolve identified impediments. You will help build an environment where continuous deployment/improvement of the development process is the focus and with a common goal to deliver outstanding software as fast as possible to our customers.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Use all aspects of Azure DevOps (ADO) to manage the Wiki, Boards, Backlogs, Sprints and Delivery Plans to create efficiencies for your team and their daily activities. Utilize grooming and story pointing to manage capacity planning and planned leave of the team to ensure proper work item allocation and time management. Produce status reports and roadmaps as required by team leadership as well as progress reports (including the writing of release notes) for weekly management meetings. Role will also encompass standard project management duties.

EDUCATION

Bachelor's Degree and/or equivalent work experience required.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS REQUIRED

Proficient with common Agile and SCRUM practices.

Experience and working knowledge of Azure DevOps (ADO) is required.

Proven ability in building effective partnerships with diverse groups in multiple locations/environments.

Able to communicate well with all levels of the organization from SCRUM team members to executives.

High-energy and ability to inspire others.

Continually growing, learning new tools and techniques to manage oneself and a team.

Superb conflict resolution and consensus building skills.

Understanding of fundamentals of iterative development, software development processes and procedures.