9+ years in programming or testing with knowledge of relevant programming languages and relational databases.
Worked on two instances using agile frameworks like Scrum, Kanban, or Test Driven Development.
Served as an Agile Coach in agile software development for a minimum of two separate projects.
Led teams in transitioning from waterfall methodologies to agile practices.
Responsibilities
Assist programs with 2+ teams (20-40+ staff) in transitioning from Waterfall to Agile.
Facilitate Agile ceremonies and mentor teams new to agile methods.
Collaborate with Scrum Masters, SMEs, and executives for team synergy.
Obtain Public Trust 85P approval prior to starting the role.
Benefits
Long-term engagement in the Agile coaching role.
Opportunity to lead significant transformations in software development practices.
Full Job Description
Title: Agile Coach
Location: Baltimore, MD
Duration: Long Term
Required Skills:
Nine or more years of programming or testing background; experience working with appropriate programming languages, operating systems and software as well as working with relational databases to facilitate programming software
Experience working at least two (2) separate instances using multiple agile concepts and methodologies including Scrum, Kanban, Test Driven Development, and/or Continuous Testing and Integration
Demonstrated experience (minimum of two separate engagements) as an Agile Coach in an agile software development environment
Experience helping teams transition to agile software development methodologies (leading role preferable) from a waterfall methodology
Preferred Skills:
Significant experience successfully facilitating agile ceremonies involving the customer and product owner
Experience assisting teams in setting up development environments that enable test-driven development, automated builds and automated acceptance testing
Experience with at least one medium to large Scaled Agile program (4 or more teams; 40+ development personnel) in a Coaching or Management Capacity
Experience with one or more of the following: JIRA, Git, Jenkins, Bamboo, Chef, Puppet
Familiarity with current Scaled Agile frameworks (SAFe, DSDM, LeSS)
Responsibilities:
The Agile Coach will help mid to large sized Agile program (2+ teams, 20-40+ staff) transition from traditional Waterfall to Agile.
The Agile Coach will participate in / facilitate Agile ceremonies, mentor agile teams that are new to agile practices, collaborate with Scrum Masters, Agency Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and executives to foster collaboration across the teams. This position requires Public Trust 85P approval prior to starting.
