Scrum Master
We have a unique opportunity for the Washington Metro area, to be a part of the growing tech team. Under the supervision of the VP of Engineering, the Scrum Master will lead the team in delivering functionality on time and with high quality using the Agile Scrum process. The Scrum Master facilitates daily stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog grooming, story estimation, sprint review, and demos. This position collaborates with the Product Team, Development Team, Quality Assurance, and others in support of product delivery.
Responsibilities
- Plan and facilitate all activities including: sprint planning, release planning, daily Scrum, backlog grooming, and sprint reviews.
- Provide Training to new team members regarding Scrum framework as well as the use of Jira; identify additional training needs to team and individual members.
- Coordinate software release meetings to release product software into pre-production and production.
- Experience in the use of collaborative tools, preferably JIRA, required.
- Grow and learn new tools and techniques to position the team for success.
- Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
Qualifications
- Minimum Education: BA/BS Degree in a related field (will consider years of experience)
- Minimum Experience: 2 Years
- Preferred Experience: 4+ Years
Requirements
- Experience working as a Scrum Master (Certification is a bonus)
- Complete understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and its processes and procedures
- Proven track record of delivering software applications in an Agile environment
- Experience facilitating and working with small and large development teams
- A strong team player with outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal
- Understand backlog tracking, burn-down metrics, and task definition.
- Highly Creative Thinker
- Ability to receive feedback constructively to improve development
What’s in it for you?
- Join a fast growing start-up in the exploding market space of cloud computing
- Competitive salary, 401k program, stock option program
- Great health, dental and vision insurance
- Casual, fun and dynamic office located in Courthouse (next to the Metro)
- Opportunities for career advancement as we grow
Company Background / Culture
DivvyCloud is built and lead by passionate technologists focused on building next-generation cloud automation technology. Our culture is centered around bringing together top talent to solve challenging technical problems. Passion and a self-driven personality are critical to an individual's success at DivvyCloud. Our goal is to build a culture and office environment that doesn’t feel like work, but rather is a place you want to be.
We have a proven, differentiated product; referenceable “brand-name” customers; experienced leadership; and dedicated financial backers. Our co-founders come from the online game industry (Electronic Arts) so we have fun while working hard to drive success for our customers, employees, and company.
DivvyCloud software enables organizations to achieve their cloud computing goals by simplifying and automating the lifecycle management of IT resources across leading public/private cloud platforms. DivvyCloud delivers multi-cloud infrastructure visibility, monitoring and automation to improve security, reduce costs, and ensure compliance.
Equal Opportunity Employer
All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. We are an equal opportunity employer. DivvyCloud is a progressive and open-minded workplace where we do not tolerate discrimination or harassment in any form. If you are smart, passionate and good at what you do, come as you are.