The Scrum Master is responsible for leading project teams and facilitating the Agile approach within these teams. Additionally, the Scrum Master arranges meetings, sprints, and demos.

The day-to-day responsibilities of a Scrum Master include:

• Developing and maintaining Agile training
• Providing guidance for entry-level engineers
• Ensuring that processes are aligned with the goals of the business
• Measuring processes against the corporate quality goals.
• Scrum Masters work with a number of colleagues, including engineers, production employees, project managers, supply chain personnel, and logistics employees.
• They usually report to the director of engineering or engineering department lead.
• Individuals in this position typically work full time in an office environment, although overtime may be required depending on the needs of the SM's project.

• SM jobs typically require a minimum of 3 years software development or business management experience and one to three years' experience as a Scrum Master.
• Scrum Masters must demonstrate strong knowledge of Agile processes, concepts, and principles.
• SMs must have excellent interpersonal, multitasking, and analytical skills; they must also be able to easily read and understand production specifications.
• Additionally, SMs must be able to work well independently or in a team environment.

Responsibilities:

• Lead a team in design, implementation, testing and validation of programming code and products.
• Document and communicate expectations, resolutions and product information.
• Set schedules, facilitate discussions and resolve problems.
• Guide and shape team-oriented behaviors and interactions.
• Experience with Agile tools is essential.
• Experience with Rally is a plus.
• Scrum Master certification is preferred but not required. Quality of prior Scrum master experience will be a significant benefit.