Scrum Master

Adaptive Solutions Group is a premier provider of information technology personnel. We provide a variety of technical professionals available for contract, contract to hire, or direct placement positions to companies in and around the Kansas City and St. Louis areas.

We are currently looking for an Scrum Master to join our team.

Responsibilities

Facilitate and lead the whole Agile process for your dedicated squad

Organize and facilitate daily stand-up meetings, sprint planning meetings, sprint review meetings, and sprint retrospective meetings.

Anticipate and remove any impediments that may be hindering the progress of the squad

Work closely with Product and Solution Owners to ensure that the productsâ backlog is efficiently maintained and prioritized

Coach squadsâ members in their adoption of Agile practices, while encouraging members to continuously improve and strive for excellence

Ensure the right level of adoption of Agile principles and practices across dedicated squads (e.g., collective responsibility, autonomy, the right level of coordination of both Product and Solution Owners)

Coach other stakeholders on Scrum framework and Agile mindset

Contribute to the Scrum Master community to share knowledge and expertise

Required Qualifications

At least 3 years of experience as an Agile Scrum Master, with significant and proven experience facilitating the delivery of complex projects

Strong cross-functional background (as opposed to being an expert in one area) and have seen a variety of different business situations and challenges during their career

Hands-on individual with a doer mentality

Sound knowledge of (re)insurance business

Strong experience of business & IT agile ways of working

While no specific tech-oriented hard skill is necessary for the role, an understanding of technology and data landscape and how it can help the transformation is crucial

Proficiency with Azure DevOps,

Result and problem-solving oriented

Energy, drive and desire to work in a “multi-projects” approach and a multi-cultural environment

Ability to create highly engaged and motivated teams through outstanding facilitation skills

Ability to influence senior stakeholders, credibility and confidence working at senior levels in the organization

Willing to take initiative

Interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills

Team spirit and wish to collaborate with various stakeholders within the company

Leadership and assertiveness

Scrum Master / Agile Coaching / Certified Scrum Master (CSM) / Professional Scrum Master (PSM) / SAFe certifications

Bachelorâ s degree in a related field, such as computer science, information technology, computer engineering or another closely related discipline

Adaptive Solutions Group offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes medical, dental, STD/LTD, life insurance coverage, 401k, paid vacation and holidays.

Adaptive Solutions Group is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.

Scrum Master