Associate Project Manager – Scrum Master

Softdel; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Softdel is seeking an experienced Embedded Scrum Master to drive Agile delivery for embedded software programs, including firmware, middleware, and platform software in Pune. The role emphasizes process leadership, delivery predictability, and team enablement for embedded teams without direct hardware ownership.

The candidate should have 7–12 years total experience with at least 3 years as Scrum Master, strong Jira/Azure DevOps/Confluence/Git/GitHub skills, and excellent communication to

Qualifications

• 7–12 years of overall experience with 3+ years as a Scrum Master.
• Strong exposure to embedded software / firmware development environments, including RTOS or Embedded Linux.
• Solid understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies and their application to embedded software.
• Hands-on experience with Jira, Azure DevOps, Confluence, Git, and GitHub.
• Excellent communication and facilitation capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and govern all Scrum ceremonies for embedded software teams.
• Drive Agile best practices tailored for firmware and platform software development.
• Enable sprint planning considering software dependencies, integration cycles, and testing constraints.
• Remove impediments related to tooling, environments, CI/CD pipelines, and cross-team dependencies.
• Work closely with Product Owners, QA, DevOps, and Architecture teams.
• Track and report Agile metrics including velocity, burndown, predictability, and defect leakage.
• Ensure adherence to Definition of Ready (DoR) and Definition of Done (DoD).
• Support release planning, backlog refinement, and roadmap alignment.
• Coach teams toward self-organization and continuous improvement.
• Drive transparency through Agile tools and dashboards.

Skills

Scrum

Agile Methodologies

Education

B.E./B.Tech

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

Confluence

Git

GitHub

Job description

Designation: Embedded Scrum Master

Skills: Scrum, Agile Methodologies

Qualification: B.E. / B.Tech

Experience: 7-12 Years

Role overview

We are looking for an experienced Embedded Scrum Master to drive Agile delivery for embedded software-only programs, including firmware, middleware, and platform software. The role focuses on process leadership, delivery predictability, and team enablement for embedded teams working on Linux/RTOS-based products, without direct hardware ownership.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate and govern all Scrum ceremonies for embedded software teams.
• Drive Agile best practices tailored for firmware and platform software development.
• Enable sprint planning considering software dependencies, integration cycles, and testing constraints.
• Remove impediments related to tooling, environments, CI/CD pipelines, and cross-team dependencies.
• Work closely with Product Owners, QA, DevOps, and Architecture teams.
• Track and report Agile metrics including velocity, burndown, predictability, and defect leakage.
• Ensure adherence to Definition of Ready (DoR) and Definition of Done (DoD).
• Support release planning, backlog refinement, and roadmap alignment.
• Coach teams toward self-organization and continuous improvement.
• Drive transparency through Agile tools and dashboards.

Required Skills & Experience

• 7-12 years of overall experience with 3+ years as a Scrum Master.
• Strong exposure to embedded software / firmware development environments, including RTOS or Embedded Linux, firmware, middleware, protocol stacks, and platform software.
• Solid understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies and their application to embedded software.
• Hands-on experience with Jira, Azure DevOps, Confluence, Git, and GitHub.
• Strong stakeholder coordination and delivery tracking skills.
• Excellent communication and facilitation capabilities.

Good to Have

• Prior experience as an Embedded Software / Firmware Engineer.
• Exposure to IoT, Smart Home, Industrial, BMS, or Automotive Software.
• Experience with CI/CD for embedded software.
• Scrum Master certification (CSM / PSM).