Scrum Master

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Within the Solution Area Cognitive Networks Solutions Software R&D (SA CNS SW R&D), we offer the opportunity to collaborate with highly qualified Global teams and to enable success stories for our customers. You will be exposed to groundbreaking technology (5G, ML/AI, Automation and Cloud computing) and support the delivery of multiple Data-centric Cloud SW products to our huge customer base and for our internal requirements. You must have the ability to facilitate performing hands-on Cloud and Data engineering SW tasks independently coupled with the appropriate testing. Are you ready to write the future with us?
Come, and be where it begins.
About this opportunity
We are now looking for a Scrum Master to support teams to develop state-of-the-art Cognitive Solutions as-a-Service (SaaS) working with Ericsson Software R&D Global Teams. Your role will include Facilitating the team's daily activities following different SCRUM ways of working. Our focus is building optimal, scalable SaaS architecture using microservices on Lean and Agile ways of working. We are organized in cross-functional multi-domain development teams in which we foster continuous improvement, innovation, and knowledge sharing.
What you will do

• Coach Agile Teams, enabling them to self-organize, make decisions, and achieve their goals effectively.
• Facilitate Iteration events, including backlog refinement, daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Coordinate with other teams to ensure cooperation and communication during the PI/Sprint Planning, secure Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and different stakeholders and foster communication with other teams to determine how they will collaborate on feature development and resolve dependencies
• Help Agile Teams and the Product Owner identify stories, maintenance, defects, and other work the team needs to accomplish during the upcoming PI/Sprint.
• Support and mentor the team in understanding agile methodology principles across all team members.
• Mentor the team and create an atmosphere of mutual respect, helping resolve interpersonal conflicts, and identifying growth opportunities.
• Establish and monitor agile performance KPIs for the team with a target to enhance team performance; offer observations, feedback, guidance, and advice based on what you know and have seen work.
• Support establishing multi-disciplinary knowledge and experience across all team members covering all aspects of the development cycle (Requirements Analysis, Design, Implementation, Testing, Releasing, etc.)
• Ensure the team follows optimal Software Development Life Cycle and best practices are adhered to.
• Ability to understand and represent both the business and technology
• Work closely with different stakeholders to understand customer needs, manage and refine the Backlog, and resolve any impediments.
• Work with the team to address project scope, quality, cost, and Time related issues.
• Motivate the team to achieve organizational goals.

The skills you bring

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum 6+ years of experience overall in Software Engineering Roles.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience working as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach in Software Development projects.
• In-depth knowledge of Scrum principles, practices, and frameworks, with a solid understanding of Agile methodologies (SCRUM - SAFE - XP - Kanban), Certification is highly desirable.
• Proficient in using Agile tools and software, such as Jira or any related tools.
• Strong facilitation, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong ability to empower and motivate team members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Strong ability to measure team productivity and performance using different agile performance KPIs.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a focus on driving results.
• Familiarity with software development practices and tools is a plus.
• Knowledge of SaaS Model, Cloud Native applications, Microservices, Micro-frontend, and Data workflows is a plus.
• Knowledge of Test-Driven-Development and CI/CD is an add-on
• Knowledge of Cloud Platforms such as AWS/GCP/Azure, etc., is an add-on

Why join Ericsson?At Ericsson, you'll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what's possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world's toughest problems. You'll be challenged, but you won't be alone. You'll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.
What happens once you apply? Click Here to find all you need to know about what our typical hiring process looks like.Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we champion it in everything we do. We truly believe that by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. learn more.
Primary country and city: Egypt (EG) || Cairo
Req ID: 781634