Scrum Master - Turing

Scrum Master

About Turing
Turing is the career platform for 1.1M+ engineers around the world. Our mission is to unleash the world’s untapped human potential. We use machine learning and automation to source and match exceptional software engineers from around the world to remote developer positions at top U.S. and Silicon Valley companies. Our clients include leading tech companies like Microsoft, Twitter, Paypal, and Lyft, as well as fast-growing startups backed by Sequoia, Google Ventures, Andreessen, Benchmark, Founders Fund, and more. 

We’re a remote-first company headquartered in Palo Alto, California and have been featured in America's best startup employers by Forbes, 2021 and in Top 10 most innovative workplace companies by Fast Company, 2021.

Job Responsibilities
We’re seeking an exceptional Scrum Master for our Turing Teams division, a rapidly expanding business offering managed teams of engineers to enterprise clients. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in software development and project management, with a focus on leading cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions. Key responsibilities include:

• Facilitating Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, stand-ups, sprint review/demo, and retrospective for multiple cross-functional teams
• Coaching teams on Agile/Scrum values, principles, and techniques to foster continuous improvement and adherence to best practices
• Collaborating with Product Owners and stakeholders to prioritize and refine the product backlog, ensuring alignment with program goals and customer needs
• Communicating technical information effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, fostering a shared understanding of project status, risks, and dependencies
• Managing project commitments, establishing clear accountability chains, and escalating issues as needed to ensure timely resolution
• Leveraging Jira and other tools to collect and analyze team-level metrics, providing transparency and insights into project progress and performance
• Supporting global remote teams by facilitating communication, collaboration, and coordination across different time zones and cultural contexts
• Adapting to changing priorities and requirements in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining focus on delivering high-quality outcomes

Job Requirements

We are looking for candidates who meet the following qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in a Scrum Master role, with a demonstrated understanding of Agile/Scrum principles and practices
• 12-15 years of overall experience in complex tech projects involving software engineering and project management
• Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
• Thorough understanding of Cloud technologies and IT operations, particularly in the context of engineering and software development
• Strong leadership, analytical, and technical skills, with the ability to facilitate teamwork, negotiation, and decision-making
• Experience in Openstack

We’re especially excited if you have:

• Experience building and launching consumer software products for web, mobile platforms
• Capability to handle multiple priorities in an energizing environment
• Customer relationship skills including the ability to:
• Discover true requirements and underlying feature requests
• Recommend alternative technical and business approaches
• Lead engineering efforts to meet bold timelines with optimal solutions
• A deep understanding of the SDLC and consistent record of achieving program objectives on schedule, on budget and meeting quality criteria
• A Strong sense of ownership and accountability for program success
• Certification as a Scrum Master, PMP/Prince2, or equivalent

Why Turing?

• A super collaborative, supportive, and enthusiastic work culture
• Awesome colleagues with incredible experience from Meta, Google, LinkedIn etc. as well as deep startup experience
• Competitive compensation with great tax benefits
• Fast career growth (High growth unicorn firm)
• Flexible work timings
• Full-time remote opportunity

Turing is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture and celebrate authenticity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.

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