Scrum Master

Process Lead

Job Description

Job Summary –

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Scrum Master to support our software development teams in delivering high-quality products using Agile methodologies. . The Scrum Master will work closely with QA, development, and product teams to ensure smooth sprint execution, Scrum Master will act as a servant leader, facilitating Scrum ceremonies, removing impediments, and ensuring continuous improvement across teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Must have:

• Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies:
• Sprint Planning
• Daily Stand-ups
• Sprint Reviews
• Sprint Retrospectives
• Guide and coach the team on Agile principles, Scrum practices, and values
• Remove obstacles or impediments that impact the team’s progress
• Work closely with the Product Owner to manage and prioritize the product backlog
• Ensure clear communication and collaboration between cross-functional teams
• Track and report project progress using Agile metrics (velocity, burndown charts, etc.)
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and high performance
• Promote self-organization and accountability within the team
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure alignment on project goals and deliverables
• Help teams adopt Agile tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, Jira, etc.)

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Proven experience as a Scrum Master in software development projects
• Strong understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban)
• Scrum certification preferred (CSM, PSM, SAFe Scrum Master, etc.)
• Experience with Agile tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps, Trello)
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and conflict-resolution skills
• Strong problem-solving and organizational abilities
• Ability to work with distributed and cross-functional team

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in scaled Agile environments (SAFe, LeSS)
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
• Technical background or prior development experience (desired but not mandatory)

Key Competencies:

• Servant Leadership
• Team Collaboration
• Adaptability
• Continuous Improvement Mindset
• Stakeholder Management
• Risk & Issue Management

Success Metrics:

• Team velocity and predictability improvement
• Reduction in sprint spillovers
• Increased team satisfaction and engagement
• Timely delivery of high-quality software

Tools & Technologies:

• Agile Tools: Jira, Azure DevOps, Rally
• Collaboration Tools: Microsoft Teams, Confluence, Slack
• Reporting: Burndown charts, dashboards

About Mphasis

Mphasis applies next-generation technology to help enterprises transform businesses globally. Customer centricity is foundational to Mphasis and is reflected in the Mphasis’ Front2Back™ Transformation approach. Front2Back™ uses the exponential power of cloud and cognitive to provide hyper-personalized (C=X2C2TM=1) digital experience to clients and their end customers. Mphasis’ Service Transformation approach helps ‘shrink the core’ through the application of digital technologies across legacy environments within an enterprise, enabling businesses to stay ahead in a changing world. Mphasis’ core reference architectures and tools, speed and innovation with domain expertise and specialization are key to building strong relationships with marquee clients.