Scrum Master - Remote (Req. #701)

Founded in 1994 and celebrating 30 years in business, Mindex is a software development company with a rich history of demonstrated software and product development success. We specialize in agile software development, cloud professional services, and creating our own innovative products. We are proud to be recognized as the #1 Software Developer in the 2023 RBJ's Book of Lists and ranked 27th in Rochester Chamber’s Top 100 Companies. Additionally, we have maintained our certification as a Great Place to Work for consecutive years in a row. Our list of satisfied clients and #ROCstar employees are both rapidly growing— Are you next to join our team? Mindex’s Software Development division is the go-to software developer for enterprise organizations looking to engage teams of skilled technical resources to help them plan, navigate, and execute through the full software development lifecycle. Mindex is looking for a Scrum Master to help lead delivery of our agile teams. You should have excellent knowledge of the scrum framework, with all its artifacts and techniques. You’ll also need the ability to lead people, manage projects, and occasionally, facilitate change. This position may have direct reports. If you’re a strong communicator, a capable leader, and you’re invested in Agile frameworks, we’d like to meet you. Essential Functions • Manage each initiative’s scope, timeline, and cost with a focus on delivering value that will delight customers. • Lead Release Planning, guide quarterly Program Increment Planning, coordinate sprints, lead retrospectives, and ensure that daily standups are effective for the team. • Coach team members in agile frameworks and SDLC processes. Mentor teams to be self-organizing, self-managing, and self-disciplined. • Facilitate internal communication and effective collaboration inside and outside the team. • Present status updates regularly to managers, directors, and key customer stakeholders. • Work with product owners to ensure a well-groomed, ready, and prioritized backlog. • Facilitate discussion, decision making, and conflict resolution. • Remove impediments. • Guide the team to higher agile maturity at a sustainable pace in partnership with agile coaches. • Build a trusting, open, and safe environment where problems can be identified and productively solved. • Lead by example and be a servant leader. • Hold regular one-on-ones with members of the team and your peers. • In partnership with Engineering Leads and Delivery Managers, provide performance feedback, coaching, and professional development to scrum team member. Apply tot his job