Job PurposeThe scrum master serves as the "servant leader" of the squad by removing impediments and helping the team remain successful and on schedule.Key Responsibilities & AccountabilitiesPlay the role of facilitators and owners of ‘How' meetings for the squadsUnderstand key business objectives and strategy of the product, and be able to communicate this to the teamHelp track metrics (inputs, outputs, and outcomes) for team; monitor these on an ongoing basisFacilitate process of deciding which stories will be included in each sprint through understanding team's velocity and story scope and sizeHelp team members select which stories they work onManage progress by facilitating agile events and help team members overcome roadblocksEscalate squad impediments to Agile coach for guidance & support as requiredFacilitate process of working with solution owner and team to re-balance and re-prioritize work within a sprint Protect team from distractions and interruptions by people outside the teamManage burndowns and other documentation to oversee progress in each sprintUnderstand technology roadmap and help the squad members fit their work into this roadmap, where applicableCoordinate sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and review/retrospective sessions with rest of employeesProvide visibility into progress by maintaining burndown charts & velocity analysisRequirementsBachelor's degree in engineering or computer science, or business-related field (for business-process related teams)3-5 years of experience in a technical or engineering role, or business-related role (for business-process related teams)Experience leading a team of 5+ team membersRecommended 2+ years of experience as a scrum masterCompetenciesDeep understanding of Agile development processes and methodologySufficient understanding of technology/business to lead squad and assist in overcoming roadblocksDemonstrated ability to understand business needs and execute on a business strategyStrong communication, conflict resolution, and leadership skillsSkillsSufficient understanding of technology to enable to lead team members and help them overcome their development roadblocks Understand business strategy and objectives, and be able to ensure that development work is prioritized by business value and results align with objectives