ACCUSOFT Job Description

JOB TITLE: Scrum Master

Reports To: Brian Gager, Software Development Mgr.

Department: Managed Team

Job Location: Tampa, Fl Office

SUMMARY:

The Scrum Master will work closely with the Software Development Manager to provide overall

planning, coordinating, and management of multiple software implementation projects utilizing

the Scrum Methodology for the assigned product group team; more than 50% of their work

output being dedicated to this business need. In addition, this individual will:

Be a thought leader in defining Accusoft processes on assigned projects.

Motivate team and help them to accomplish agreed upon goals

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

● Guides the team and organization on how to use Agile/Scrum practices and values to

accomplish company goals.

● Assesses the Scrum maturity of the team and helps coach the team to higher levels of

proficiency.

● Facilitates discussion, decision making, and conflict resolution during scrum ceremonies.

● Supports the Software Development Manager, especially with respect to grooming and

maintaining the product backlog.

● Schedules and facilitates all scrum related ceremonies.

● Maintains sprint burn down chart and all project/team level reporting as needed including

monitoring team velocity.

● Works with the Team to identify any impediments or problems that may affect the teams

success.

● With the assistance of the Software Development Manager, helps to remove obstacles

and impediments to clear the path for the scrum team.

● Works with Software Development Manager on capacity planning.

● Ensures smooth communication within the scrum team and other cross-functional teams.

● Monitors project deliverables and progress through continuous communication with

development team.

● Assist with team member responsibilities as needed and/or time permits

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities for direct reports, but may mentor less experienced

peers and provide team leadership.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty

satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or

ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with

disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or

other math or computer related disciplines; 4 or more years of real industry experience in

software development in a variety of roles on a variety of projects with at least one year in a lead

capacity; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Scrum Master Certification

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Required:

Experience delivering a world-class customer experience and a detailed understanding of

what made that customer experience world-class

Experience with Agile Software Development Process

Excellent understanding and experience in disciplined application of quality assurance,

source control, defect tracking, change management, requirements management, object

oriented analysis and design techniques.

Experience shipping one or more large-scale products to market.

Experience managing several independent projects simultaneously.

Previous experience in software development.

Preferred:

Experience in designing and developing JavaScript Web Applications

Experience in designing, developing and using RESTful services

C/C++, .NET, JavaScript or Java Development Experience

Experience with document imaging or other imaging development.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Excellent understanding and experience in disciplined application of quality assurance,

source control, defect tracking, change management, requirements management, object

oriented analysis and design techniques.

Knowledge and/or experience with widely successful Agile techniques: User Stories,

ATDD, TDD, Continuous Integration, Continuous Testing, Pairing, Automated Testing,

Agile Games

Highly motivated and self-driven individual, who can motivate scrum team members

with his/her energy and attitude

Able to multi-task and manage multiple projects

Prior experience in development or Quality Testing

Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills

Ability to work with all levels of management

Strong organization, problem solving and analytical skills

Ability to take initiative and contribute to a high-performance team

TRAVEL:

Up to 15% travel may be required.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT:

My signature below acknowledges that I have read the above Scrum Master job description and

agree that I can perform the responsibilities as presented. I understand this job description

provides a general outline of job responsibilities and requirements and is not intended to be all-

inclusive. I also understand that job responsibilities and requirements may change at any given

time based on organization or departmental needs.

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