Scrum Master Contractor
Remote
Overview
Kinectify is hiring a Scrum Master to help lead our Agile practices and coach our teams as we build innovative products in the gaming space. The Scrum Master will work with product owners, engineering managers, stakeholders, and other teams to ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. The Candidate should have excellent leadership and facilitation skills to guide cross-functional teams, including developers, analysts, and business stakeholders. Ability to lead without authority and facilitate productive discussions and decision-making processes. The candidate should also be able to handle a distributed team.
Responsibilities
- Act as a knowledge leader and Agile advocate, guiding and coaching our development teams, product owners, and stakeholders in Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum.
- Facilitate Scrum events, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog grooming, and sprint retrospectives, ensuring efficient and effective collaboration among team members.
- Collaborate with product owners, business stakeholders, and technical teams to define project goals, requirements, and priorities, while keeping a strong focus on delivering value to our customers and the institution.
- Identify and address any impediments or roadblocks that hinder the team's progress, working closely with stakeholders to remove barriers and ensure a smooth development process.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement by facilitating retrospectives, capturing feedback, and implementing actionable changes to enhance team performance and product quality.
- Utilize your strong communication skills to ensure clear and transparent communication within the team and with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Monitor and report on project progress, identifying potential risks early and proactively implementing mitigation strategies.
Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience as a Scrum Master or in a similar role.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to think critically and solve problems.
- Ability to learn new technologies and adapt to change.
Benefits
- Excellent salary -- $20-30/hr depending on experience
- Equity in a fast-growing, mature start-up
- Unlimited PTO
- Flexible, Remote work environment
- Company Paid training
About Kinectify
Kinectify is an AML risk management technology company. Our modern AML platform empowers clients to efficiently manage their risk with real-time intelligence so they can focus on growing their businesses instead of being bogged down by compliance. By connecting AML data in one platform, we break down silos, eliminate blind spots, and surface insights.