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.