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You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailTitle: Scrum Master
Location : (Onsite)MUST BE IN CHICAGO
Client: United Airlines
Duration: 6+months
MUST HAVE AZURE DEVOPS
This is supporting a tier 1 application, so there is not a lot of room for mistakes. The Scrum Master needs to be someone who is true leader. They will be heavily working in Azure DevOps. They will be working very closely with both on and offshore team members. Leading daily standups. They will be responsible for the team and their work because they are very busy and fast paced in this group.
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Business analyst
As Scrum Master, you play a key role in the definition, development, implementation, and on-going improvement of Agile practices (emphasis on SCRUM) within the backend common service layer (CSL) teams of the organization. You will facilitate grooming/story pointing, sprint planning, retrospective, and daily activities related to stand-ups and velocity/sprint burn down as related to the SDLC process; additionally, you will maintain relevant metrics that help the team see and understand their progress during a sprint all while using Azure DevOps (ADO). In this role you will own and resolve identified impediments. You will help build an environment where continuous deployment/improvement of the development process is the focus and with a common goal to deliver outstanding software as fast as possible to our customers.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Use all aspects of Azure DevOps (ADO) to manage the Wiki, Boards, Backlogs, Sprints and Delivery Plans to create efficiencies for your team and their daily activities. Utilize grooming and story pointing to manage capacity planning and planned leave of the team to ensure proper work item allocation and time management. Produce status reports and roadmaps as required by team leadership as well as progress reports (including the writing of release notes) for weekly management meetings. Role will also encompass standard project management duties.
EDUCATION
Bachelor's Degree and/or equivalent work experience required.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS REQUIRED
Proficient with common Agile and SCRUM practices.
Experience and working knowledge of Azure DevOps (ADO) is required.
Proven ability in building effective partnerships with diverse groups in multiple locations/environments.
Able to communicate well with all levels of the organization from SCRUM team members to executives.
High-energy and ability to inspire others.
Continually growing, learning new tools and techniques to manage oneself and a team.
Superb conflict resolution and consensus building skills.
Understanding of fundamentals of iterative development, software development processes and procedures.
Full Time