Scrum Master

Job Title: Scrum Master Location: Kansas City (hybrid with 3 days onsite) Duration – 6 months contract to hire Interview process – In person interview Requirements and skills • Certification as a Scrum Master (e.g., Certified Scrum Master® (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM)) is required. • Familiarity with other Agile frameworks and methodologies, such as Kanban, Lean, or XP, is beneficial. • Experience with SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) and certification is a Plus. • Experience in a scrum master and Project management role • Familiarity with software development • Solid understanding of Agile principles and Scrum framework. • Proven experience working as a Scrum Master in Agile software development environments. • Strong facilitation and conflict resolution skills. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence team members and stakeholders. • Ability to coach and mentor individuals and teams, fostering self-organization and continuous improvement. • Knowledge of Agile metrics, tools, and techniques for tracking and reporting project progress. • Experience with Agile project management tools (e.g., MS DevOps, Jira, Trello) and proficiency in using them for backlog management and sprint tracking. • Excellent knowledge of Scrum techniques and artifacts (such as definition of done, user stories, automated testing, backlog refinement) • Good knowledge of other Agile frameworks (Crystal, XP etc.) • Excellent communication and servant leadership skills • Problem-solving and conflict-resolution ability • Outstanding organizational skills