Scrum Master

Comtech LLC; Calverton (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A woman-owned small business is seeking a Scrum Master/Development Team Lead to facilitate agile practices within the team. Responsibilities include advocating for agile values, leading the team in continuous improvement, and removing impediments. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in agile software development, prior experience as a Java Developer, and a Bachelor's degree or equivalent. The role is based in Calverton, Maryland.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in developing in multiple software development project teams.
• 5+ years' experience in leading multiple agile software development project teams.
• Experience with Java/JEE, XML, SOAP, REST, and Spring Framework.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trained team facilitator responsible for agile practices.
• Help the team improve and take responsibility for their actions.
• Remove blocking issues and ensure team focus towards objectives.

Skills

Scrum Master experience

Agile development methodologies

Java Development

Leadership skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or relevant experience

Tools

Java/JEE

Spring Framework

XML, SOAP, REST

Job description

Comtech is a woman-owned small business founded in 1998 and headquartered in Reston, VA. We offer IT solutions across the disciplines of program/project management, applications development, infrastructure, Cyber security, and enterprise content/data management services. We have developed our methodologies and processes based on the IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) v.3 Framework across enterprise infrastructure operations. These methodologies and processes are reinforced through our organization’s externally accredited certifications, which include ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System (QMS), ISO/IEC 20000-1:2011 IT Service Management Systems (SMS, corporate ITIL certification), ISO 27001:2005 Information Security Management System (ISMS), and CMMI-DEV Level 3

Job Description

• Facilitating the team’s progress toward the goal: The Scrum Master/Development Team Lead will serve as a trained team facilitator constantly engaged in challenging the old norms of development while keeping the team focused on the goals of the iteration
• Leading the team’s efforts in continuous improvement: The Scrum Master/Development Team Lead will help the team improve, helping the team take responsibility for their actions, and helping the team become problem solvers for themselves
• Advocate Agile Values: The Scrum Master/Development Team Lead will lead the team on agile practices
• Eliminating impediments: The Scrum Master/Development Team Lead will remove any blocking issues beyond the team’s authority or will solicit support from other teams/stakeholders until a resolution is reached, so that the team can remain focused on achieving the objectives of the iteration

Qualifications

• Demonstrated Scrum Master/Development Team Lead experience with Agile development methodologies and processes
• Prior experience as a Java Developer to include: Design and develop application code using Java/JEE, XML, SOAP, REST, and Spring Framework
• 5+ years’ experience in developing in multiple software development project teams
• 5+ years’ experience in leading multiple agile software development project teams
• Bachelors or appropriate relevant experience

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