Associate Scrum Master

At First Advantage (Nasdaq: FA), people are at the heart of everything we do. From our customers and partners to our greatest advantage — our team members. Operating with empathy and compassion, First Advantage fosters a global inclusive workforce devoted to the diverse voices that make up our talent and products. Our team members empower each other to be their authentic selves and treat all with respect, integrity, and fairness.
Say hello to a rewarding career and come join a leading provider of mission-critical background screening solutions to some of the most recognized Fortune 100 and Global 500 brands.
We are seeking a dynamic tech professional, an Associate Scrum Master, one who ensures that the agile development pods are live and practice the desired agile values and follow the agreed upon processes and practices. The Associate Scrum Master has at least one year’s experience in the chosen Agile methodology within the pod and educates others to raise the overall level of agile maturity, while taking guidance and coaching from a mentoring Senior Scrum Master. An Associate Scrum Master learns to clear obstacles and establish an environment where the team can maximize their effectiveness by limiting interruptions and distractions. They also facilitate a healthy collaborative relationship between the pod and product owner / product management team and maintain a safe working environment for the team by helping with conflict resolution.
What We Do:
We are on the frontline of recruitment enabling organizations to Hire Smarter. Onboard Faster™ First Advantage is an HR Tech company delivering innovative solutions and insights to enable our clients to manage risk and hire the best talent. Leveraging an advanced technology platform, First Advantage builds fully scalable, configurable screening programs that meet the unique needs of over 33,000 clients. Headquartered in Atlanta, GA and with an internationally distributed workforce spanning 19 countries with about 5,500 employees, First Advantage performs over 93 million screens in over 200 countries and territories annually.
Who You Are:
You are self-motivated and ready to “roll up your sleeves." While you are an independent contributor, you are also collaborative. You can spearhead a project and see it through from start to completion.
As a team player, you navigate cross-functional teams and work well with team members in other business units and departments toward a common goal.
An Innovator — you see gaps in current processes or workflows as an opportunity to improve and try something new.
A lifelong learner and always seeking out opportunities to learn and upskill, you understand the importance of thorough and secure screenings and are interested in the Human Capital sector and the confluence of people, process, and technology.
What You'll Do 
The Associate Scrum Master has at least one year’s experience in the chosen Agile methodology within the pod and educates others to raise the overall level of agile maturity, while taking guidance and coaching from a mentoring Senior Scrum Master. An Associate Scrum Master learns to clear obstacles and establish an environment where the team can maximize their effectiveness by limiting interruptions and distractions. They also facilitate a healthy collaborative relationship between the pod and product owner / product management team and maintain a safe working environment for the team by helping with conflict resolution.
Responsibilities:

The core responsibilities for the Associate Scrum Master are to learn their product/platform and facilitate the necessary ceremonies within Scrum. Sprint Planning, Daily Standup, Backlog Grooming, Sprint Demo and Sprint Retrospective.
Manage scope, process, timelines, and metrics for up to 1 development pods while removing blockers, resolving conflicts, and facilitating internal team communication and collaboration
Coordinate sprints, retrospective meetings, show and tells, grooming and planning meetings, and daily stand-ups
Build and maintain a productive environment where team members ‘own’ the product, drive value through outcomes, and enjoy their work
Coach team members and business stakeholders in the chosen agile framework and guide the pods to higher levels of agile maturity
Be the point of contact for external communications with stakeholders and support the product owners on grooming and maintaining the product backlog. ensure deliverables are up to quality standards at the end of each sprint.
 

What You May Need to be Successful:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a business or technology field or equivalent proven experience in an agile environment
• Minimum 1 year(s) of experience in a hands-on application development Scrum Master role for one or more agile development pod.
• First Level Scrum master certification (e.g. CSM, PSM) is required
• Product Owner, PMI-ACP, and other agile certifications are highly desirable
• Familiarity with software development and prioritization methodologies
• Mid-level knowledge of Scrum techniques and artifacts (such as definition of done, team working agreement, acceptance criteria)
• Good knowledge of Agile frameworks (pair programming, Kanban, etc.),
• Awareness of Agile techniques like TDD, BDD, and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery
• Excellent communication, and servant leadership skills
• Problem-solving and conflict-resolution ability
• Outstanding organizational skills

Why First Advantage is Your Next Big Career Move
First Advantage is going through a technology transformation! We are looking for experts who are excited to work with advanced technologies and provide best-in-class user experiences, drive the development and deployment of scalable solutions, and smoothly guide our agile teams and clients through meaningful changes as we continue to expand our impact.
What Are You Waiting For? Apply Today!
You have learned a little about us today – we want to learn about you! If you think this position and our company are a great fit for your areas of interest and expertise, tell us about you by applying now!
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS – India Region:

• Most of the roles are enabled with the ability to work remotely with occasional business travel. Hybrid working model
• Comprehensive employee Leave policy
• Career progressions through Internal job opportunities and Global Talent mobility programs
• Career Development: Mentoring Program, People Management Program, cross-functions training, soft skills training.
• Continuous learning and development opportunities. Upskilling and reskilling opportunities mobilized through e-learning platforms
• Training and Certification reimbursement programs
• Medical Insurance coverage for employees and parental insurance benefits available. Calendarized Employee Wellness programs
• Quarterly Rewards and Recognition program to recognize exemplary performance
• Other attractive allowances – Weekend working, Holiday pay, Relocation assistance, Maternity bonus, Creche allowance & Other allowances.