Scrum Master REMOTE

You are a driven and motivated problem solver ready to pursue meaningful work. You strive to make an impact every day & not only at work, but in your personal life and community too. If that sounds like you, then you've landed in the right place.

A new role can expand your knowledge and your network, and help you learn more about our business. If you think this opportunity is a fit for your career you should apply. If you are not sure you can have a conversation with your manager.

This is position is for a Scrum Master in the PolicyCenter Production Support / Maintenance organization (aka Alpha Team). The Alpha team is passionate for technology and strives to build well architected and innovative solutions for the business. Commercial Lines, including the Alpha Team has adopted the Scaled Agile - Scrum development methodology and core DevOps engineering practices such as continuous integration and test driven development. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The PolicyCenter Production Support / Maintenance team is seeking motivated, results oriented individuals with strong technical and leadership skills for the role of a Scrum Master. The responsibilities of a Scrum Master include:

Ensures Scrum Team adheres to Scrum principles and best practices

Enables and helps those outside the Scrum Team (development team) understand which of their interactions with the Scrum Team are helpful and which aren’t. Helps everyone change these interactions to maximize the value created by the Scrum Team.

Understands product planning in an inspect and adapt environment, and ensures the Product Owner knows how to arrange the Product Backlog to maximize value

Provides information regarding team health: people, process, progress and overall satisfaction to Technology and Business Leaders 

Coaches the team members to practice effective Scrum

Removes impediments for the team and escalate appropriately

Insulates Scrum Team from distractions or disruption

Coaches the Product Owner, Development Team, Technology and Business Leaders on Scrum values, principles and best practices

Partners with the Product Owner, IT Delivery Lead and Business leadership to form execution delivery plans and manage progress

Assess the Scrum Maturity of the team and organization and coaching the team to higher levels of maturity, at a pace that is sustainable and comfortable for the team and organization 

Facilitates Release Planning

Identifies and resolves gaps in skills, processes, and resources

Build a trust and safe environment where problems can be raised without fear of blame, retribution, or being judged, with an emphasis of healing and problem solving. 

Provide all support to the team using a servant leadership style whenever possible, and leading by example
 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Degree in Computer Science or related disciple with a minimum of 3-5 years of work experience in IT development as a Scrum Master

First level Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM I) 

Experience playing the Scrum Master role for at two years for a software development team that was diligently applying Scrum principles, practices, and theory. 

Good skills and knowledge of servant leadership, facilitation, situational awareness, conflict resolution, continual improvement, empowerment, and increasing transparency

Knowledge of numerous well documented patterns and techniques for filling in the intentional gaps left in the Scrum approach(example: numerous Burndown techniques, numerous Retrospective formats, handling bugs, etc)

Must be a dynamic and self-starting individual who is able to work independently or as part of a team with minimal guidance and direction

Must be able to effectively prioritize and assign work in order to meet deadlines

Knowledge of other Agile approaches: XP, Kanban, Crystal, FDD is a plus

Knowledge and/or experience with widely successful Agile techniques: User Stories, ATDD, TDD, Continuous Integration, Continuous Testing, Pairing, Automated Testing, Agile Games is a plus

Experience or Exposure of leading software development teams in technologies such as Java, Mobile frameworks including Bootstrap and AngularJS, JBOSS & WebLogic is a plus.

Understanding of Guidewire’s PolicyCenter application is a plus.

Compensation

The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions in the external market. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of The Hartford’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition. The annualized base pay range for this role is:

Benefits

Our company’s success is due to our employees’ dedication and passion for their work. They are our greatest asset. That’s why we are committed to offering employees and their families a comprehensive benefits package and award-winning well-being programs.