
- Junior
- Optionales Büro in Cardiff
We’ll create a safer working world, building software to support a global network of responsible buyers, suppliers and partners. At Alcumus we take the pain out of compliance for over 50,000 organisations globally, helping them protect their people, their operations, and the planet. The tech we build today, will create a better tomorrow.
Reporting to the Lead Scrum Master, the Scrum Master will work with on-site and offshore development teams, engineering management, product management and business leaders to successfully implement Agile/SCRUM framework and best practices.
What that means day to day
- Guide and coach assigned Scrum Team(s) and organisation on how to use Agile/Scrum practices and values to deliver quality software that aligns with customer needs.
- Schedule and facilitate all Scrum team events for assigned teams, and ensure they are appropriately time boxed and the discussion is kept on topic
- Assess the Scrum maturity of the assigned team(s) and organisation, and coach the team(s) to higher levels of maturity at a pace that is sustainable and comfortable for the team(s) and organisation
- Support the assigned Scrum Team(s) by using a servant leadership style and leading by example. This person should personify Scrum and Agile
- Guide and coach assigned Scrum Team(s) on self-organisation to fill in the intentional gaps left in the Agile/Scrum frameworks
- Remove impediments that cannot be resolved within the assigned team(s). This is usually done by identifying the appropriate personnel within the organisation and actively working with them to address the issue(s)
- Support and coach the Product Owner(s) for assigned Scrum team(s), especially with respect to product backlog refinement and management
- Manage the assigned Scrum team(s) board & team space in our organisation's Agile/Scrum project management software (JIRA & Confluence)
- Track and compile metrics and reports providing transparency to the team, department, and organisation, with the purpose of facilitating the process of inspection and adaptation
- Facilitate discussion, decision making, conflict resolution and getting the work done
What you’ll need to be successful
- Education level - Bachelor’s degree (B.A) preferable
- Years of Experience - 1-2 years in an Agile/Scrum environment preferable
- Specific Skills:
- Must be comfortable with the following software:
- Jira (JQL, metrics, etc.)
- Confluence
- MS Excel
- Proficient personal computer skills including e-mail, record keeping, word processing, spreadsheets, slides, etc.
- Experience with MS-Teams/Outlook Calendar
- Certificates & Licenses:CSM or PSM I
- Other Requirements:
- Ability to write routine reports and business correspondence
- Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees within the organisation
- Understanding of statistical measures such as mean, median, mode, percentiles, range, variance, and standard deviation
- Strong soft skills (communication, conflict resolution, negotiation, etc.)
What you'll get in return
Bring Your Whole Self to Work.
What you can expect if you apply:
- A response to your application within 15 working days
- An interview process consisting of:
- An initial discovery call with the recruiter
- A first stage interview via Microsoft Teams
- Additional interview (likely face to face) with the stakeholders you’ll be working with closely in the role