scrum master Cambridge, East of England, England
Job description
IQGeo is seeking a Implementation Services Scrum Master to support our efforts for customisation of our software solutions for domestic and international enterprise customers. This role joins a dynamic team that enjoys working with complex applications and products that utilise geospatial software, GIS, engineering, and problem-solving skills. Our flexible scheduling and outstanding benefits support success in a highly creative, innovative, and energetic company.
As an integral part of the IQGeo implementation services team, the successful candidate will contribute to customising and implementing IQGeo products to our customers in the Utility and Telecommunications markets. The person in this role is expected to be capable of working independently, and as a team member, and should have a working knowledge of software implementation methodologies.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as scrum master for a development team responsible for customisations of the company’s core software platform.
- Help guide the team on the most effective use of agile processes
- Champion Scrum, its roles, events, and artifacts to help the teams and stakeholders understand their value
- Help manage interdependencies between teams and customisation efforts
- Work with peers, Team Leads, and Product Owners to continue to evolve our planning practice in support of a continuous planning model
- Promote the use of/experimentation with quality/engineering practices (BDD, TDD, Pairing, CI/CD, etc.)
- Regularly assess Agile maturity and actively coach to higher levels of growth, partnering with peers to help impact portfolio maturity
- Observe & provide consistent and impactful feedback for to individuals and teams
- Lead a culture of continuous improvement – through encouragement and experimentation
Essential Skills:
- Ideal candidate will be passionate about Agile and continuous improvement.
- Individual should have the ability to establish trust within the team and be a source for inspiration, innovation, coaching, mentoring, and conflict resolution.
- Strong knowledge of Agile principles, concepts, and methodologies
- Agile or SCRUM certification or equivalent training and experience strongly preferred
- Enjoys coaching and mentoring
- Strong communication, organisational, analytical, critical thinking, and team building skills
- Advanced presentation, influencing, and relationship management skills
- Extensive experience with JIRA
- Excellent oral and written communication skills (English)
Education and Experience:
- 5+ years of enterprise level Agile scrum master experience
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (business, computer science, humanities, etc)
- Experience being on multiple Agile teams in a variety of different contexts
- Thorough knowledge of business functions and extensive understanding of business operations, strategies, and objectives
