Scrum Master

MetroStar Systems is looking for a Certified Scrum Master or Certified Scrum Professional with a technical background that is passionate about leading and serving technical teams to innovate and develop state of the art solutions. If you want to join a company that has a rapidly growing business and you are fearless about pushing the boundaries, we want you to work for MetroStar!

You’re a great fit if…

• You have passion for technology and managing team of independent self-organized designers and developers to build complex solutions
• You enjoy coaching and grooming developers and team members on the concepts of Agile
• You are passionate about spreading Agile concepts and its benefits
• You are able to map critical steps in a process or workflow, working closely with key customer stakeholders
• Open to commuting to Reston, VA with occasional travel to Washington DC

You’ll love this position if…
(This is the stuff you MUST have to be a fit)

• You have experience meeting with product and business owners to capture user stories and prioritize requirements
• You have served in a technical leadership role coordinating various software development work streams and resources (front-end, back-end, etc.)
• You have experience working with diverse teams including User Experience, Design, DevOps, QA, etc. for well-coordinated project execution
• You are well versed in using Atlassian products like Jira and Confluence
• You have current Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Certified Scrum Professional certifications
• You have experience working with cross functional teams (UI/UX, backend, data, etc.) for well-coordinated project execution

We’ll REALLY love you if…
(This is the BONUS stuff that makes you stand out)

• You have 3+ years of experience in leading Scrum teams
• You have a current SAFe Agilist and/or Agile Coach certification
• You have experience in facilitating Agile workshops geared toward features definition and prioritization
• You have worked in enterprise applications leveraging Human Centered Design and Lean approaches

What your day will look like…

• You will act as a servant leader and coach for an Agile Team
• You will help to educate the team in Scrum, ensuring that the process is being followed
• You will help remove impediments and foster an environment for high-performing team dynamics, continuous flow, and relentless improvement
• You will lead daily stand-ups with a scrum team of developers, UX/UI experts, and DevOps engineers
• You will assist with tracking, decomposing, and weighting user stories to ensure the greatest business value is delivered to our customer
• You will assist with internal and external communication, improving transparency, and radiating information
• You will support and educate the Product Owner, especially with respect to grooming and maintaining the product backlog

The Admin Stuff…

• Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for potential access to classified information. Accordingly, US Citizenship or Green Card is required.

The Legal Stuff…

MetroStar Systems is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of MetroStar Systems.