Academy SMART

About the role:

Our customer is a large, public, cyber charter school in the USA. As part of a broad initiative to enhance learning and training opportunities for employees, the school has teamed up with top specialists to create the Academy. This innovative learning environment offers course-takers convenient access to diverse training materials anytime, anywhere. It offers a digital learning environment where students can study at their own pace while receiving support from certified teachers. The Academy aims to be a comprehensive one-stop system, facilitating role-specific courses and fostering continuous development for employees. If you’re passionate about shaping the future of learning and professional growth, this opportunity is for you!

The tech stack of the project: .Net 6+, EntityFramework, MsSQL Server, Redis, Azure AD, React 18, Tailwind, Storybook, Vite, Typescript — SOLID, OOP and OOD.

Team on our side: 1-2 QA, 2-4 devs, BA, Team Lead, PM/SM, UI/UX designer.

Responsibilities:

• Design and maintain the project’s architecture, ensuring scalability and performance;
• Collaborate closely with the Product Owner, Business Analyst, and other stakeholders to align technical solutions with business goals;
• Set and enforce coding standards and best practices across the team;
• Conduct code reviews, mentor team members, and promote knowledge sharing within the team;
• Oversee and improve CI/CD processes to streamline delivery;
• Work in an Agile environment, participating in planning, grooming, and retrospectives.

Requirements:

• 4+ years of commercial experience in software development;
• Proficiency in .Net;
• Strong experience with CI/CD pipelines and GitLab pipelines;
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and Docker;
• Solid understanding and practical experience with microservice architecture;
• Experience with gRPC communication;
• Experience working with Data Warehouses;
• English level: Upper-Intermediate or higher;
• Experience with Azure services;
• Experience with React.

About the role:

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Scrum Master to lead and coach Agile teams in delivering high-quality software solutions. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Agile methodologies, Scrum frameworks, and Lean principles, ensuring seamless collaboration between development teams, product owners, and stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Guide teams in Agile best practices, ensuring continuous improvement and high efficiency.
• Act as a servant leader, removing obstacles and enabling teams to deliver high-value solutions.
• Foster a culture of collaboration and innovation across cross-functional teams.
• Work closely with product owners to refine and prioritize the product backlog.
• Ensure Agile principles are followed while adapting to the needs of the organization.
• Monitor and report on team performance, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience as a Scrum Master in Agile software development environments.
• Strong expertise in Scrum, Kanban methodologies.
• Experience working with Agile tools such as JIRA, Confluence, and Azure DevOps.
• Excellent facilitation, coaching, and stakeholder management skills.
• Deep understanding of Agile metrics and reporting techniques.
• Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to drive Agile transformation and process improvement initiatives.
• English B2/C1

Will be a plus:

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) certification.
• Experience with scaling Agile frameworks such as SAFe or LeSS.
• Background in software development or engineering.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.