As a Scrum Master, you will facilitate and manage a high-performing team to develop APIs and microservices for phoenixNAP’s infrastructure services using DevOps methodology. You would need to have experience with facilitating multiple cross-functional scrum teams using agile software development and CICD methodologies in Cloud-based environments as well as firsthand experience in enterprise software development using Java and modern API technology framework.
In this role, you will work closely with peer architects, engineers, and product owners within a scrum team to develop, test and deploy API products in an iterative and collaborative manner.
Key Job Responsibilities
- Facilitate the collaboration of the teams (4+ SCRUM teams) that develop, test, and deploy APIs and microservices in containerized infrastructure environments
- Work with project managers to coordinate on tasks performed by external teams of the project
- Coordinate sprints review and retrospective meetings, backlog refinement, Scrum of Scrums, and daily stand-ups
- Coach team members in Agile frameworks
- Facilitate internal communication and effective collaboration
- Be the point of contact for external communications (e.g. from customers or stakeholders)
- Work with product owners to handle backlogs and new requests
- Resolve conflicts and remove obstacles that occur
- Help teams implement changes effectively
- Ensure deliverables are up to quality standards at the end of each sprint
- Guide development teams to higher scrum maturity
Help build a productive environment where team members ‘own’ the product and enjoy working on it
Key Skills
- Extensive experience with agile methodology
- Experience serving as a scrum master for multiple development teams working on the same project
- Good communication, collaborative and problem-solving skills
- Experience with project and conflict management
- Minimum of three years experience in software development
- Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Certified Agile Coach, or similar certification
- Proficient in written and spoken English
Desired Skills:
- Proactive, adaptable, eager to learn
- Experience leading software development teams
- Experience in modern software delivery methodology including continuous integration, IaC (infrastructure as code), automated testing, and continuous delivery.
- Excellent knowledge of Scrum techniques and artifacts (such as the definition of done, user stories, automated testing, backlog refinement)
- Excellent communication and servant leadership skills
- Problem-solving and conflict-resolution ability
- Outstanding organizational skills
What we offer:
- Highly talented, professional, and friendly team and great working environment
- The ability to use cutting edge technologies
- Introductory training
- Possibility for personal and professional growth
- Flexible working hours
- Private Health Insurance
- Free soft drinks, fruit, tea, and coffee
- Full remote until July 2022, after that 2 days WFH/week
This is an exciting opportunity to work with a highly innovative and creative team, in a great working environment using the latest technologies, methodologies, and frameworks. A competitive salary and benefits package is on offer to the right candidate.
