Senior Scrum Master

Infoya; Chennai; Hybrid; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Dynamic work environment

Opportunity to work with a diverse team

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Scrum Master to join their innovative team. This role offers the opportunity to facilitate Scrum ceremonies, coach teams on Agile practices, and collaborate closely with development teams to overcome technical challenges. You will empower teams to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The company provides a dynamic work environment with hybrid options, competitive salary, and professional development opportunities. If you are a proactive leader with a passion for Agile methodologies and a drive to achieve results, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 7+ years as a Scrum Master with a strong software development background.
• Experience managing Scrum teams and facilitating Agile ceremonies.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies and coach teams on Agile methodologies.
• Collaborate with development teams to address technical challenges.

Skills

Agile Principles

Scrum Ceremonies

Communication Skills

Technical Insight

Problem-Solving

Collaboration

Education

Scrum Master Certification (CSM/PSM)

Agile Certifications (SAFe, PMI-ACP)

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

Confluence

Job description

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Infoya is a global IT consulting and services organization. We collaborate with visionary leaders to achieve outsized business impact by providing innovative solutions and exploring cutting-edge technologies. We work hand-in-hand with our clients to facilitate transformative change, guiding them through strategic shifts in technology, processes, and culture. Our goal is to solve the problems that our clients face, leveraging our expertise and experience to deliver practical, effective solutions that drive tangible results.

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Scrum Master with technical acumen to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Agile principles, the ability to facilitate Scrum ceremonies effectively, and the technical insight to collaborate with development teams on technical challenges. This role requires excellent communication and collaboration skills, alongside the expertise to guide the team in delivering high-quality, scalable, and innovative solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies, including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.
• Ensure adherence to Agile principles and practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Coach the team on Agile methodologies, removing impediments to progress.
• Act as a servant leader, empowering the team to self-organize and deliver value-driven results.
• Build strong relationships with Product Owners, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to align goals and expectations.

Technical Collaboration:

• Work closely with the development team to understand technical challenges, dependencies, and constraints.
• Partner with architects, developers, and testers to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Contribute to technical discussions to help the team balance technical debt and feature delivery.

Delivery Oversight:

• Track progress against sprint goals and project timelines, leveraging Agile tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps, etc.).
• Provide transparency to stakeholders through regular reporting and updates.
• Drive resolution of risks and impediments to maintain team productivity and focus.
• Identify areas for improvement in Agile practices and team processes.
• Promote a learning culture through retrospectives, workshops, and knowledge-sharing sessions.

Qualifications

• Strong background in software development, with experience managing Scrum teams of 8+ members.
• 7+ years of experience as a Scrum Master in Agile Scrum environments.
• Preferred experience in retail, ecommerce projects.
• Familiarity with modern technologies, such as cloud computing, Java, microservices, DevOps practices, or APIs, is a plus.
• Proficiency with Agile tools like Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, or similar platforms.
• Proven track record of delivering large-scale, cross-functional projects with high availability, scalability, and performance demands.
• Autonomous project leadership experience across multiple teams with demonstrated critical thinking and thought leadership.
• Strong ability to build relationships across multi-disciplinary teams and global partners.
• Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Energetic self-starter with a “go-getter” mentality, driven to achieve results.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment, managing multiple projects simultaneously and delivering results on time.
• Certifications (preferred):
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), or equivalent.
• SAFe, PMI-ACP, or other Agile-related certifications are a plus.
• A natural leader and problem-solver who proactively drives project delivery.
• Hands-on approach; someone who rolls up their sleeves to ensure smooth execution of development releases and resolves issues promptly.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to manage stakeholder expectations effectively.
• Ability to balance technical and non-technical priorities for optimal team performance.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and address bottlenecks, risks, and dependencies.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work with a diverse and talented team.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment.
• Hybrid work options.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting