The RHEL Installer and Cockpit groups are seeking a proactive Scrum Master in Waterford, Ireland to support two of our development teams. As a key facilitator of Agile practices, this person will be working on mission-critical components of the Linux operating system. They will guide the team through Scrum ceremonies, remove impediments, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of the Linux operating system and tools in a dynamic Agile environment.
What you will do:
- Act as Scrum Master for multiple Agile teams focused on Linux software development.
- Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies: Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.
- Ensure Agile practices are followed and continuously improved upon.
- Collaborate with Product Owners to maintain and groom the product backlog.
- Track team progress and performance using appropriate metrics (e.g., velocity, burndown charts).
- Identify and remove roadblocks to ensure smooth delivery of features.
- Assist with team capacity planning and resource allocation.
What you will bring:
- Experience as a Scrum Master in a software development environment.
- Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum frameworks and tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
- Familiarity with Linux software development.
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Proven ability to work with cross-functional and distributed teams.
- Experience working with open-source development and upstream communities
- Technical experience or education in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
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