Scrum Master

Set of X•Annapolis Junction, MD

About The Position

Set of X is led by industry veterans who see government contracting as a good community with plenty of opportunity to go around. With a shared desire to give back, grow the community, and do great work, the Set of X team is building an elite group of engineers with a strong sense of shared responsibility and ownership. Because who you work with matters. ________________________________________________________________________ Responsible for team performance and metrics. Works with product leadership and the team to define relevant metrics that are formulated and utilized to meet project objectives. Conducts and coordinates Scrum events, including release planning, sprint planning, sprint demos, and retrospective meetings. Leads and manages the team to deliver successful product increments while ensuring adherence to established development processes. Identifies areas of improvement and facilitates discussion, collaboration, decision-making, and conflict resolution. Assists with internal and external communication and improves transparency. Works closely with the Product Owner to keep key stakeholders informed, promoting visibility into the development process, team capacity, and velocity.

Requirements

Strong verbal, written, interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills
Familiarity with common Agile practices and service-oriented environments
Understanding of iterative development fundamentals, including backlog tracking, burn-down metrics, velocity, and task definition
Experience working with distributed software development products and teams
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams
Experience in technical leadership
Ability to rapidly prioritize competing requirements
Ability to understand and simplify customer requirements
Ability to communicate end-user feedback to technical and design leads
Proven knowledge of industry standards.
Proven knowledge of managing agile software development efforts.
7-9 years experience.
Bachelors in a Technical Discipline.
Computer Science or engineering degree or equivalent work experience.
TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

Responsibilities

Responsible for team performance and metrics.
Works with product leadership and the team to define relevant metrics that are formulated and utilized to meet project objectives.
Conducts and coordinates Scrum events, including release planning, sprint planning, sprint demos, and retrospective meetings.
Leads and manages the team to deliver successful product increments while ensuring adherence to established development processes.
Identifies areas of improvement and facilitates discussion, collaboration, decision-making, and conflict resolution.
Assists with internal and external communication and improves transparency.
Works closely with the Product Owner to keep key stakeholders informed, promoting visibility into the development process, team capacity, and velocity.

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Comprehensive coverage to keep you and your family healthy.
Life and Disability Insurance: Peace of mind with financial protection for you and your loved ones.
401(k) Plan: No personal investment required to benefit from a generous employer contribution, allowing you to maximize your take-home pay.
Paid Time Off: Enjoy time away from work to recharge.
Technology Refresh: Upgrade your devices regularly, or opt for a year-end bonus if you don’t need new tech.
Training and Professional Development: A $5,250 annual budget for ongoing education, certifications, and professional memberships. Or use this annual benefit to repay a student loan tax-free.
Stock Plan: Become an equity owner with a yearly stock grant—let's build the future together.
Flex Leave and Exchange Plan: Take up to 8 weeks off for a strong work-life balance or sell back unused time for double the value!
Virtual Office Compensation: Monthly reimbursement for cell phone and internet services.
Fringe Benefit Mall: Choose from perks like Uber rides, a beer of the month club, Amazon Prime, and Hello Fresh—whatever suits you best!
Profit-Sharing Cash Bonus: Share in the company’s success with an end-of-year cash bonus.
Referral Bonus: Help us grow by bringing in top talent and earn a bonus for each successful referral.