Scrum Master

Capnexus is a comprehensive services provider. Our team consists of outstanding professionals, highly experienced in designing, building, and supporting retail software. We see ourselves as a build-as-a-service provider who follows a repeatable business pattern that can be applied to a variety of platforms and verticals. Having a culture built on outcomes and delivery at the core of the business, Capstone is providing its customers with a complete suite of services for software development, system analysis, integration, implementation, and support, as well as the option to engage a single team to perform all the services they require.  

Who You Are and What You'll Do:  

Capnexusis seeking a Scrum Master to lead and facilitate Agile practices for our cloud-native application development project. The Scrum Master will work closely with senior technical leads, mid-level and junior developers, QA engineers, and the AWS Solution Architect to ensure smooth delivery of features, adherence to Agile principles, and continuous improvement of team performance. 

Responsibilities:  

• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives. 

• Serve as a coach and mentor to the development team on Agile principles and best practices. 

• Remove impediments and obstacles that prevent the team from meeting sprint goals. 

• Work with Product Owners to prioritize the backlog and ensure that user stories are well-defined and ready for development. 

• Monitor and report on team performance metrics (velocity, burndown charts, cycle time) to stakeholders. 

• Promote cross-functional collaboration among pods, including development, QA, and architecture teams. 

• Support continuous improvement by identifying process inefficiencies and implementing solutions. 

• Facilitate conflict resolution and help maintain a positive and productive team environment. 

• Ensure alignment of development activities with project timelines, quality standards, and business objectives. 

Qualifications:  

• 3–5 years of experience as a Scrum Master or Agile facilitator in software development projects. 

• Solid understanding of Agile and Scrum frameworks, including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives. 

• Experience working with cross-functional development teams (frontend, backend, QA). 

• Strong communication, facilitation, and conflict resolution skills. 

• Familiarity with cloud-based application development, preferably in AWS, Angular, and Python environments. 

• Experience with Agile project management tool Azure Boards. 

• Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM) or other Agile certifications. 

• Experience scaling Agile in multiple pods or distributed teams. 

• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines. 

• Ability to facilitate technical discussions without taking on the role of technical lead. 

Key Attributes:  

• Servant leader mindset, focused on team empowerment and removing blockers. 

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. 

• Proactive problem solver encourages continuous improvement. 

• Ability to build trust and transparency across multiple levels of the organization.  

“Our Culture”:  

At Capnexus, the central principles that we all adhere to, and the glue that holds us together, are our keystones.  Our four keystones are:  

"A Customer Obsessed, Delivery Focused, Culture"   

• We’re driven to exceed our customers’ expectations by listening, leading, solving problems, and delivering what we promise  

• We aim to be the most dependable and trusted partner serving our customers. TRUST = CONSISTENCY x TIME  

"A Culture of Learning and Sharing"   

• We value “Lifetime Learners”; those who are hungry, competitive, curious, and self-motivated in their pursuit of knowledge.  

• Personal and professional growth depends on teamwork and continuous learning. By sharing knowledge, skills, ideas, and effort, we benefit our customers, ourselves, and our communities.  

• We recognize that the thoughts, feelings, and backgrounds of others are as important as our own. Everyone has something to learn and everyone has something they can teach.  

• Knowledge and ability are valued. Sharing knowledge and helping others learn new capabilities is valued exponentially.  

"A Culture of Growth and Scalability"   

• Growth comes from not establishing barriers in your role. “Cross functional skill sets are valued and help us deliver to our customers in a truly agile fashion. It comes with understanding that when asked to do something new, you will need support, have questions, and make some mistakes along the way.  

• The most elegant solution is a simple solution. Simple doesn’t mean easy. It’s often more difficult to break a complex problem down into simple, scalable terms. We don’t appreciate, or value, over architected solutions or superfluous coding.  

• Time is one of our most precious commodities.  Scalability implies being respectful of this and passionate about making the most efficient use of each and every one of our team members time.  

"All Work is Strategic"   

• No matter how small a project or assignment appears, every single engagement is an opportunity for us to prove ourselves, build trust, and develop relationships that last and grow  

• Every task, interaction, and commitment matters  

• Big or small, we execute our plans and strategies with focus, commitment, and passion  

We offer:  

Job Type: Full-time  

Benefits:   

• Remote work  

Capnexus is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace and celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and safe environment for all employees. Experience comes in many forms, and we're dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't perfectly align with what we have listed. We look forward to hearing from you.  

No Agencies Please!