Scrum Master

Greetings from UST

Who we are:

Born digital, UST transforms lives through the power of technology. We walk alongside our clients and partners, embedding innovation and agility into everything they do. We help them create transformative experiences and human-centered solutions for a better world.

UST is a mission-driven group of over 38,000+ practical problem solvers and creative thinkers in over 30+ countries. Our entrepreneurial teams are empowered to innovate, act nimbly, and create a lasting and sustainable impact for our clients, their customers, and the communities in which we live.

With us, you'll create a boundless impact that transforms your career—and the lives of people across the world.

Job Summary:

Notice Period :
Immediate to 15 days

Mandatory skills: Scrum Master,Agile Methodologies,Scrum Master Certification

Experience:
10- 12 years

Work Location:
Bangalore

Work Mode:
Hybrid (3 Days - Work from Office)

Key Responsibilities

• Guide and coach software development teams in effectively applying the
  Scrum framework
  and Agile principles.
• Plan and track deliverables
  , ensuring teams meet quality and timeline expectations.
• Facilitate key Scrum ceremonies including
  daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives
  .
• Remove impediments
  and resolve issues that hinder the team's progress or productivity.
• Collaborate with
  Product Owners
  and
  business stakeholders
  to manage
  backlogs, priorities, and new requests
  .
• Foster
  transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement
  within the teams.
• Promote effective
  internal communication and collaboration
  across development, QA, and business teams.
• Help teams implement
  process improvements
  and adopt best Agile practices for higher maturity.
• Ensure
  deliverables meet quality standards
  and align with the definition of done.
• Create and nurture a
  positive, empowered team environment
  where members take ownership of outcomes.

Primary Skills

• 10+ years
  overall IT experience, with at least
  6+ years
  as a
  Scrum Master
  .
• Deep knowledge of the
  Scrum framework
  , its
  artifacts, events, and techniques
  (user stories, backlog refinement, definition of done, automated testing, etc.).
• Strong understanding of
  Agile principles
  , with practical experience in
  Agile project management
  .
• Excellent
  communication, facilitation, and servant leadership
  skills.
• Proven ability to manage
  multiple projects
  , coordinate across teams, and track sprint performance.
• Strong
  problem-solving
  and
  conflict-resolution
  abilities.
• Proficiency in Agile tools such as
  JIRA
  ,
  Confluence
  , or
  Azure DevOps
  .

Secondary Skills

• Familiarity with
  software development life cycle (SDLC)
  and technical environments.
• Experience with
  Kanban
  ,
  XP
  , or other Agile frameworks.
• Understanding of
  metrics and reporting
  (velocity tracking, burndown charts, etc.).
• Ability to mentor junior Scrum Masters or Agile team members.

Good to Have Skills

• Scrum Master certification
  (CSM, PSM, or equivalent).
• Degree in
  Computer Science, IT, or Business Management
  .
• Exposure to
  Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
  or
  LeSS
  .
• Experience working in
  distributed or hybrid Agile teams
  .
• Knowledge of
  Agile transformation initiatives
  or
  organizational change management
  .

What We Believe:

We're proud to embrace the same values that have shaped UST since the beginning. Since day one, we've been building enduring relationships and a culture of integrity. And today, it's those same values that are inspiring us to encourage innovation from everyone, to champion diversity and inclusion and to place people at the center of everything we do.

Humility:

We will listen, learn, be empathetic and help selflessly in our interactions with everyone.

Humanity:

Through

s, we will better the lives of those less fortunate than ourselves.

Integrity:

We honor our commitments and act with responsibility in all our relationships.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

UST is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

UST reserves the right to periodically redefine your roles and responsibilities based on the requirements of the organization and/or your performance.