Technical Scrum Master

Epitec, Inc

Little Canada, MN

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Agile Programming Methodologies, Atlassian JIRA, Business Strategy, C++ Programming Language, Certified ScrumMaster, Coaching, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Conflict Resolution, Continuous Improvement, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Design Services, Establish Priorities, Healthcare Quality, Interpersonal Skills, Jenkins, Kanban, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Mathematics, Medical Products, Mentoring, Metrics, Microsoft C# .NET (C Sharp .NET), Microsoft Windows Operating System, Object Oriented Design (OOD), Perforce Source Control Management (SCM) Software, Performance Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Improvement, Product Development, Product Lifecycle, Product Support, Programming Tools, Quality Management, Quality Metrics, Requirements Management, Schedule Development, Scrum Project Management and Software Development, ScrumMaster, Servant leadership, Set Goals, Software Development, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Software Engineering, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Leadership, User Documentation, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Little Canada, MN
POSTED
Today
Job Title: Technical Scrum Master
Contract Duration: Ongoing
Location: St. Paul, MN
Work Arrangement: Onsite

Summary
Seeking a motivated and experienced Scrum Master to lead Agile teams in delivering high-quality software for medical products that advance clinical excellence. As a member of the software development team you will help take these products to the next level by optimizing cost, improving quality and increasing access.

Responsibilities
  • Servant leader who would facilitate scrum ceremonies, remove impediments, and ensure adherence to Agile principles and Scrum practices.
  • Work closely with Product Owners, Developers, and other stakeholders to foster a culture of continuous improvement and high performance.
  • Provide technical leadership to an Agile team of 6 to 8 Software Engineers
  • Translate requirements / vision into prioritized list of user stories and deliver to required timelines and quality standards with continuous backlog refinement
  • Coordinate with other Scrum Masters and Agile teams to ensure alignment and technology reuse
  • Support process improvements which guide the development, sustaining & support activities
  • Track and report key Agile metrics (e.g., velocity, burndown charts)
  • Coach, mentor and lead the team
  • Work cross functionally with other business departments to align activities and deliverables
  • Drive world-class quality in the development and support of products
  • Communicate effectively both within immediate team and across the program and business leadership team
  • Ensure team receives consistent messages and has clear understanding of business direction, strategy and results
  • Engage subject matter experts in successful transfer of complex domain knowledge
  • Have familiarity with all aspects of Software Development Life Cycle and methodologies 
  • Leveraging DFR in Agile software development methodologies to drive reliability and predictability throughout the product development life cycle
Qualifications/Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or in “STEM” Majors (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
  • 4+ years C++ or C#.net in Microsoft Windows development
  • 4+ years of Agile software development
  • Object Oriented Design Experience
Technology/Process
  • Master’s Degree in Engineering or Computer Science
  • Certified Scrum Master 
  • Global team experience
  • Experience in software development in the medical field
  • Software development tool experience such as Perforce, Jira, Jenkins
  • Understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe).
Leadership
  • Ability to take ownership of small and medium sized tasks and deliver while mentoring and helping team members
  • Ensure understanding of issues and present clear rationale. Able to speak to mutual needs and win-win solutions. Uses two-way communication to influence outcomes and ongoing results
  • Identify misalignments with goals, objectives, and work direction against the organizational strategy. Make suggestions to course correct
  • Continuously measure deliverables of self and team against scheduled commitments. Effectively balance different competing objectives
Personal Attributes
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Effective facilitation, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills.
  • Persists to completion, especially in the face of overwhelming odds and setbacks. Pushes self for results; pushes others for results through team spirit
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About the Company

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Epitec, Inc

Epitec is a leading staffing and recruiting services company with a mission to make staffing personal. We go beyond traditional hiring by truly understanding our candidates and matching them with the perfect opportunities. We offer competitive compensation, career growth, and support throughout the entire process. Working with top Fortune 500 companies, we are recognized for our excellence with numerous awards, including Best & Brightest and diversity recognitions. At Epitec, we're redefining the future of employment. 

COMPANY SIZE
2,500 to 4,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Professional Development, 401K, Employee Referral Program, Life Insurance
FOUNDED
1978
WEBSITE
https://epitec.com/