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Lighthouse Technology Services

Scrum Master

Lighthouse Technology Services, Buffalo, New York, United States, 14266

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Buffalo, NY Contract Opportunity

Lighthouse Technology Services is partnering with our client to fill their

Scrum Master

position! This is a

6+ month contract opportunity

and will be hybrid in

Buffalo, NY . This role will be a W2 employee of Lighthouse Technology Services.

What You'll Be Doing: Provide servant-leadership and mentorship to one cross-functional agile team using Agile principles and frameworks like Scrum, Kanban, and XP. Foster self-organization, cross-functionality, collaboration, conflict resolution, transparency, and continuous improvement. Apply Agile practices including user stories, retrospectives, story mapping, ATDD, TDD, continuous integration, pairing, and information radiators to help create high-performing teams. Encourage a culture of continuous improvement through transparency, collaboration, and regular retrospectives. Facilitate key Agile ceremonies: sprint planning, stand-ups, backlog refinement, reviews, and retrospectives. Address blockers and collaborate with other Agile leaders to enhance Agile effectiveness across the organization. Promote learning opportunities such as communities of practice, conferences, and training. Ensure compliance with risk and regulatory standards and maintain internal control standards. What You'll Need to Have:

Bachelor's degree

and

2+ years

of experience as a member of an Agile team, including at least

1 year

as a Scrum Master; or, in lieu of a degree, a combined

6+ years

of education and/or experience, with at least

2 years

on Agile teams and

1 year

as a Scrum Master. Prior experience fostering team self-organization and continuous improvement. Knowledge of Agile and Lean principles and practices. Experience developing or managing digital capabilities. Understanding of Design Thinking principles. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Experience leading through influence.

Pay Range: $35-$57+/hr

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