Scrum Master

About Cogent Infotech At Cogent Infotech, we believe in creating opportunities that empower individuals and transform organizations. With over 21 years of excellence in consulting and talent solutions, we pride ourselves on building inclusive workplaces and driving innovation in everything we do. Our diverse teams bring unique perspectives to help deliver cutting-edge solutions to global clients across both public and private sectors. Job Title: Sr. Scrum Master Location : Washington, DC (Quarterly Onsite for PI Meetings) Job Description: Responsibilities (Other duties may be assigned): The Scrum Master follows the best practices and utilizes Agile/Project Management tools, methodologies and processes to successfully keep projects on budget and schedule through to full implementation and rollout of all hardware and software. These are large, complex programs and projects involving multiple departments at Client as well as different outside vendors and sub vendors depending upon the program/project. Facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives. Coach team members on Agile principles, Scrum practices, and processes. Protect the team from external disruptions and facilitate smooth sprint execution. Collaborate with leadership and product owners to ensure the product backlog is well-groomed and prioritized. Identify and remove impediments that hinder the team’s progress. Track and communicate team progress and metrics to project leadership Foster a culture of continuous improvement and high-quality deliverables. Support alignment of teams with organizational goals and objectives. Promote a collaborative environment and resolve conflicts efficiently . Minimum Qualifications: At least 8 years of experience utilizing management tools such as Jira as a Scrum Master. Strong understanding of Agile frameworks, especially Scrum and Kanban. Experience in Safe is preferred. Ability to facilitate adequate sprint planning, execution and post-review. Proven experience in developing, maintaining and managing sprint boards, backlog management, queries, tasks, user stories, dashboards and reports. Understanding of DevOps Repos, Pipelines, Test Plans and other agile project management products. Ability to produce burndown charts based on variety of measures. Excellent facilitation, coaching, and communication skills. Ability to remove obstacles and resolve conflicts within teams. Scrum Master Certification (e.g., Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM)). Agile Safe certification is a plus. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business, or related field is preferred. Certifications:(Must Have) SAFe 6.0 Product Owner/Product Manager Certification Certified Scrum Master SAFe 6.0 Scrum Master (SSM) Equal Opportunity & Inclusion Statement Cogent Infotech is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome and valued. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, abilities, and experiences. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply Application Process Please submit your resume and a short cover letter through our online portal. Our process includes an initial resume review, a virtual interview, and a short technical assessment. If you need accommodations, feel free to inform us—we are happy to assist. Join Us At Cogent Infotech, your ideas matter. Join a purpose-driven organization that celebrates diversity, encourages collaboration, and invests in your future.

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