Kollabio, a growing boutique consulting firm that provides Digital Transformation solutions and services to public and private sector organizations, is seeking a Scrum Master (part-time, contract) to support the development of an innovative product aimed at improving operational efficiency within federal agencies. As a Scrum Master and part time Product Owner, you will be responsible for leading a small team of 3 to 5 cross-functional technologists to deliver product increments iteratively and incrementally with a focus on user experience and quality.
Responsibilities
- Lead and motivate a scrum team in all aspects of the committed work (analysis, development, testing, documentation, etc.)
- Act as a servant leader and aid with the resolution of blocking impediments
- Work with Product Owner to groom product backlog and help capture solution intent as Epics, Features and Stories
- Work with the Product Owner and the team to establish product backlog, produce estimates / resource needs, and deliver commitments on-time and on-budget while minimizing risks.
- Wear multiple hats and support one or more of the following: Requirements Management (User stories, Epics, Product and Sprint Backlogs), Business Analysis and Quality Assurance
- Facilitate Scrum ceremonies, such as planning, reviewing, retrospectives and daily stand-ups
- Utilize tools, such as JIRA and Confluence, to facilitate Agile ceremonies, including: Sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily stand ups, Sprint retrospectives, and status reporting
- Utilize tools and reports, such as JIRA and Confluence, to collect, develop and analyze Agile data and metrics
- Utilize data from retrospectives and other Agile metrics to coach and to recommend continuous improvements
- Assess the Scrum maturity of the team and coach the team to higher levels of maturity at a pace that is sustainable and comfortable for the team
- Coach a continuous improvement mindset and recommend adjustments to established delivery practices
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of experience as a Scrum Master or Product Owner
- Minimum 2 years of experience with Agile ALM tools, such as JIRA and Confluence
- Experience modeling domain requirements and solution intent as Epics, Features and Stories
- Demonstrated ability to run ceremonies and apply knowledge of user stories, product backlog refinement, automated testing and continuous delivery
- Agile certification such as, Certified Scrum Master (CSM), PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) or Certified Product Owner (CPO)
Desired Skills & Qualifications
- Understanding of Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical topics to management and non-technical audiences
- Work effectively and efficiently as a team member in high-stress and time-sensitive situations
- Some knowledge of development environments, platforms, and technologies including Java, node.js, JavaScript, general web development, cloud technology, SQL and data modeling.
- Some knowledge of DevSecOps principles, practices, tools and concepts
Education:
Bachelor’s degree a in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Computer Engineering, and a minimum 5 years of in the Information Technology field focusing on development projects
Duration:
4 Months
Location:
Ashburn, VA
Telecommuting Options:
Some Telecommuting Allowed
No staffing firms and third party agencies please !
About Kollabio, Inc.
We are Kollabio. We are a digital transformation firm that provides products, solutions and services that help Federal Government and commercial organizations create best-in-class experiences for their users. Founded with a vision of becoming a new breed of consulting partner, we offer full-stack digital expertise to help traditional organizations re-invent business models, reimagine customer experiences, optimize business operations and deliver technology initiatives faster through digital. Our solutions include Digital Strategy, Experience Design, Cloud, Agile, DevOps and Intelligent Automation (IoT + Artificial Intelligence).
Kollabio, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and as such does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religious creed, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.
For more information please visit:
http://www.kollabio.com/
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Salary: $65.00 to $70.00 /hour
Experience:
- IT Industry: 5 years (Required)
- Scrum Master: 3 years (Required)
Contract Renewal:
Full Time Opportunity:
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- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
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Visa Sponsorship Potentially Available:
- No: Not providing sponsorship for this job
This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:
- Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
- People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
- Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
- Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
This Company Describes Its Culture as:
- Innovative -- innovative and risk-taking
- Outcome-oriented -- results-focused with strong performance culture
- People-oriented -- supportive and fairness-focused
- Detail-oriented -- quality and precision-focused