**Job Description** We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master to lead our agile development teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Scrum methodologies, excellent facilitation skills, and the ability to foster a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration. **Responsibilities** * Lead and facilitate all Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand\-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives * Guide the product owner and development team in writing effective user stories and creating well\-structured epics * Assist in grouping user stories and epics into cohesive releases, ensuring alignment with product roadmap and business goals * Coach the development team in agile best practices, fostering self\-organization and cross\-functionality * Remove impediments and shield the team from external distractions to maintain focus on sprint goals * Facilitate backlog refinement sessions, ensuring the product backlog is well\-groomed and prioritized * Track and communicate team velocity, sprint burndown, and other relevant metrics to stakeholders * Collaborate with product owners to maintain a healthy product backlog and ensure timely delivery of features * Implement and improve agile processes, adapting them as necessary to fit the team's needs * Mentor team members in time management techniques to improve productivity and work\-life balance * Facilitate effective communication between the development team and other departments or stakeholders * Organize and lead sprint planning sessions, ensuring proper estimation and capacity planning * Conduct lessons learned sessions and drive continuous improvement initiatives * Assist in release planning and coordination, ensuring smooth delivery of product increments * Promote a culture of transparency, inspection, and adaptation within the team and organization * Collaborate closely with QA Analysts and Testing Managers to ensure quality assurance processes are seamlessly integrated into the Scrum framework * Facilitate communication between development teams and QA to promote a culture of quality and continuous testing * Assist in incorporating testing activities into sprint planning and backlog refinement, ensuring adequate time for quality assurance * Work with Testing Managers to align testing strategies with sprint goals and release plans * Support the integration of automated testing processes into the CI/CD pipeline * Help balance the workload between development and QA activities within sprints * Encourage and facilitate test\-driven development (TDD) and behavior\-driven development (BDD) practices * Assist in planning and executing user acceptance testing (UAT) within the sprint cycle * Facilitate discussions on quality metrics and help teams incorporate these into their definition of done * Support QA Analysts in participating effectively in all Scrum ceremonies * Help resolve conflicts or bottlenecks between development and QA teams * Promote early and continuous testing practices throughout the development lifecycle **Qualifications** * Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Business Administration, or related field; Master's degree is a plus * Minimum of 3 years experience as a Scrum Master; additional experience is highly valued * Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) certification required; advanced certifications (e.g., CSP\-SM, PSM II) are a plus * Strong knowledge of Scrum framework and agile methodologies * Experience in writing user stories, creating epics, and managing product backlogs * Proficiency in agile project management tools (e.g., Jira, Trello, Azure DevOps) * Excellent facilitation, coaching, and conflict resolution skills * Strong analytical and problem\-solving abilities * Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills * Experience with scaled agile frameworks (e.g., SAFe, LeSS) is beneficial * Familiarity with software development practices and tools is preferred * Knowledge of lean principles and kanban methodologies is a plus * Experience working with QA Analysts and Testing Managers in an agile environment * Understanding of software testing methodologies and best practices * Familiarity with test management tools and their integration with agile project management software * Knowledge of continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) practices, particularly as they relate to testing * Experience in facilitating the adoption of test automation within agile teams * Understanding of different testing types (e.g., unit, integration, system, acceptance) and how they fit into the agile process **Key Competencies** * Leadership and team motivation * Time management and organizational skills * Conflict resolution and negotiation * Active listening and effective communication * Adaptability and flexibility * Continuous improvement mindset * Stakeholder management * Analytical thinking and problem\-solving * Empathy and emotional intelligence * Quality advocacy and promotion of testing best practices **What We Offer** * Opportunity to work with cross\-functional teams on challenging projects * Collaborative and innovative work environment * Professional development and growth opportunities * Chance to shape and improve agile practices within the organization * Exposure to cutting\-edge technologies and development methodologies * Opportunity to work at the intersection of agile development and quality assurance, driving best practices in both areas If you are passionate about Scrum and Agile software development, have a track record of successfully leading agile teams, excel at integrating quality assurance into the development process, and are ready to drive continuous improvement in a dynamic environment, we would like to have you on our team!