Junior Scrum Master

and continuous improvement. The SWAT is an innovative team of experienced software developers, engineers, and architects who rapidly design, develop, build, and deploy valuable (i. e. useful, usable, used) and desirable software applications and services.

Our mission is to deliver these valuable and desirable solutions within the speed of relevancy. As such, SWAT members are experienced in a multitude of languages, libraries, frameworks, off-the-shelf products, environments, processes, and policies. We addresses market demand through the proven practices of Design Thinking, Lean Startup, and Agile Software Development, and we often develop prototype applications in days versus weeks and

months. A customer-focused, value-driven work culture is a big part of our success. Our core values include ethical behavior, continuous learning, and resourcefulness.

Members expect each other to honor commitments (i. e. say what you will do; do what you say). Needed personality traits include proaction, patience, perseverance, and professionalism. If our mission and work culture resonate with you, we invite you to apply. All Riverside Research opportunities require U. S. citizenship. Job Responsibilities: Ability to successfully perform responsibilities detailed in the Scrum guide ( scrumguides. org/ ) Facilitate Scrum events such as Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews,

and Retrospectives Guide the team in self-organization, cross-functionality, and adherence to Scrum principles and practices Identify and remove obstacles or impediments that may hinder the team's progress Foster a collaborative and productive environment, promoting open communication and teamwork Coach and support team members in adopting agile values, principles, and practices Ensure iterative and incremental development Monitor team progress, track relevant metrics, and facilitate data-driven decision-making Promote continuous improvement through regular retrospectives for inspection and adaptation Facilitate effective communication within the team and with stakeholders Stay up to date with industry best practices and advancements in agile and Scrum methodologies Apply other agile development methodologies including Kanban and Extreme Programming Maintain Jira and Confluence spaces Support program manager with staff and resource planning Required Qualifications: Ability to obtain a Top Secret (TS) clearance with SCI adjudication Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Systems/Technology or other related field of study Experience supporting the Department of Defense and/or Intelligence Community Introductory-level of experience as a Scrum Master Strong servant leadership skills Strong knowledge and understanding of the Scrum framework, agile values, and principles Excellent facilitation, coaching, and mentoring skills Ability to guide and motivate a diverse team to achieve their goals Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities Ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment Experience with agile tools and project management software including Jira and Confluence Ability to work with multiple product teams Ability to collaborate with technically and organizationally diverse personnel Self-motivated, detail oriented, responsible team player able to work independently with minimal daily direction Desired Qualifications: Top Secret clearance with SCI adjudication (TS/SCI) Experience in Dev Sec Ops Experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery/Continuous Deployment practices and tools Experience in Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) Comfortable with highly technical concepts and technologies