Scrum Master

1. Educational Background
A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, or a related field (preferred but not mandatory).

2. Scrum Master Certification
Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) certifications are typically required.
Additional certifications like Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) are a plus.

3. Experience
Proven experience as a Scrum Master, ideally 2+ years.
Experience with agile project management, including Scrum, Kanban, and other agile methodologies.
Experience in software development or IT teams is often beneficial.

4. Skills
Strong understanding of Scrum frameworks, Agile principles, and practices.
Ability to facilitate Scrum ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, etc.).
Excellent communication, leadership, and conflict-resolution skills.
Ability to work with teams to remove blockers and improve processes.

5. Soft Skills
Strong interpersonal and coaching skills to guide teams toward self-organization.
Empathetic, patient, and adaptable to diverse team dynamics.
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

6. Technical Knowledge
Familiarity with project management tools like Jira, Mattermost.
Basic knowledge of software development processes (e.g., DevOps, Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery).

7. Cultural Fit
Experience working in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
Ability to inspire and motivate teams to reach their full potential.