Senior Scrum Master

About Us: Level Data is a fast-growing, software-as-a-service company. We are on a mission to change lives in the education technology space. We are a passionate group of people who always put our customers first. Our core values are at the heart of all we do. We Listen First and always assume positive intent. We will continually strive for excellence, and never settle by saying, "We've always done it this way." Instead, we say, "What can we do better?" We act with urgency and place our customers at the center of all our decisions.

Level Data is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration of employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or based on a disability.

Job Description: We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior Scrum Master to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in leading Agile initiatives, fostering collaboration, and driving continuous improvement within our organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and facilitate Scrum ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, sprint reviews, etc.) for multiple Agile teams, ensuring adherence to Agile principles and best practices.
• Mentor and coach Scrum Masters and Agile teams, providing guidance on Scrum methodologies, fostering a culture of collaboration, and promoting self-organization.
• Collaborate with Product Owners to maintain product backlogs, prioritize features, and refine user stories to maximize business value and customer satisfaction.
• Remove impediments and dependencies to the team's progress, ensuring a smooth workflow and timely delivery of high-quality products.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the organization, encouraging experimentation and embracing change.
• Ensure that Agile teams adhere to Scrum principles and actively participate in Scrum events to drive project success.
• Monitor project progress and provide timely updates to stakeholders, fostering transparency, and trust.
• Function as a liaison between the development team and other organizational units, facilitating communication, and alignment of goals.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, business, or equivalent experience.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent Agile certification.
• 7+ years of experience as a Scrum Master in a software development environment.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, especially Scrum and Kanban.
• Excellent leadership and facilitation skills.
• Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution abilities.
• Proficient in Agile project management tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps).
• Excellent communication and people skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with DevOps practices.
• Background in software development or project management.

Benefits: Level Data offers group health insurance benefits to all eligible employees effective on their date of hire. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, FSA, ST Disability and LT Disability. Optional Life and 401k plans are also available.