Allshore - Technical Scrum Master - Agile Methodologies

Role : Technical Scrum Master Job Description: We are looking for an experienced Technical Scrum Master to facilitate Agile delivery, remove impediments, and enable engineering teams to deliver high-quality software efficiently. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of Agile methodologies, technical project delivery, sprint management, and cross-functional collaboration, with a focus on continuous improvement and predictable outcomes. The role requires someone who can work closely with engineering teams and Product Owners, improve delivery workflows, manage dependencies, and foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous learning. Key Responsibilities : - Facilitate Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, ensuring meetings are purposeful and outcome-oriented. - Support engineering teams in following Agile principles and practices across Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe frameworks, where applicable. - Identify, track, and remove impediments that affect sprint progress, team productivity, and delivery timelines. - Protect the team from unnecessary external disruptions and help maintain focus on sprint commitments. - Collaborate with Product Owners to refine and prioritize backlogs, ensuring user stories have clear requirements and acceptance criteria. - Monitor sprint progress, team velocity, burndown and burnup charts, and other Agile metrics to identify risks and improve delivery predictability. - Track dependencies, risks, and blockers across teams and coordinate with relevant stakeholders to resolve issues promptly. - Use tools such as Jira and Confluence to manage sprint activities, maintain documentation, and provide transparent delivery updates. - Encourage effective communication and collaboration between developers, Product Owners, QA teams, and business stakeholders. - Analyze retrospective feedback and delivery metrics to identify process gaps and implement continuous improvements. - Promote self-organization, accountability, team ownership, and sustainable working practices to prevent burnout. - Support teams in improving estimation, sprint planning, backlog management, and overall delivery efficiency. - Communicate sprint status, risks, dependencies, and delivery progress to relevant stakeholders. Required Skills and Qualifications : - Proven experience as a Scrum Master, Technical Scrum Master, or in a similar Agile delivery role. - Strong understanding of Agile principles, Scrum practices, and Kanban methodologies. - Familiarity with SAFe and experience working in scaled Agile environments, where applicable. - Hands-on experience with Jira and Confluence for sprint tracking, backlog management, and documentation. - Understanding of Agile metrics, including team velocity, burndown charts, burnup charts, and sprint performance. - Experience identifying and resolving impediments, managing dependencies, and facilitating cross-functional collaboration. - Ability to work closely with engineering teams and understand software development workflows. - Strong facilitation, communication, conflict-resolution, and stakeholder-management skills. - A continuous-improvement mindset with the ability to use data and team feedback to improve delivery processes. - Proactive problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Preferred Skills : - Familiarity with collaboration tools such as Slack, Miro, and Loom. - Experience supporting distributed or hybrid engineering teams. - Relevant Agile or Scrum certification, such as Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), or SAFe certification. Work Location : Hyderabad Work Mode : Hybrid Shift : 2:00 PM - 11:00 PM Joining : Immediate