Scrum Master

Expedia

Scrum Master

Introduction

We're looking for a Scrum Master who has an enthusiasm for Agile, goes over and above the co-ordination of sprint ceremonies, strives to improve the efficiency of the development team by continuous process improvement, and escalates issues that are impeding the team. A strong understanding of team dynamics, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build and maintain relationships are key to the role.

You'll be joining a fun, dedicated team of scrum masters, reporting to a Senior Agile Practitioner.

What you’ll do

• Organize and facilitate daily stand-up meetings, reviews, retrospectives, plannings, and other software development related meetings
• Identify and remove impediments or conflicts that interfere with the ability of the team to deliver the sprint goal
• Coach and mentor agile team members on agile standards and best practices; ensure consistent practices across the workstreams
• Assist product managers in keeping a comprehensive groomed product backlog
• Maintain and report against relevant metrics
• Assist with internal and external communication, improving visibility, and radiating information
• Utilizing the takeaways from each sprint to support the effective development of teams
• Engaging with fellow scrum masters to find opportunities for improvement across delivery processes

Who you are

You’ll fit this role if you have

• Bachelor's degree or combination of relevant education and experience
• Detailed knowledge of the software development life cycle
• Strong experience working in an agile environment
• Certified Scrum Master/Scrum Practitioner or relevant experience
• Ability to understand technical issues at a high level
• Must have exceptional communication, organization, and team building skills; articulate and able to steer a meeting with presence
• Displays a calm attitude during difficult situations
• Must be "self-motivated" as well as creative and efficient in proposing solutions to complex, time-critical problems
• Willingness to learn and support various Agile frameworks

Why join us:

Expedia Group recognizes our success is dependent on the success of our people. We are the world's travel platform, made up of the most knowledgeable, passionate, and creative people in our business. Our brands recognize the power of travel to break down barriers and make people's lives better – that responsibility inspires us to be the place where exceptional people want to do their best work, and to provide them the tools to do so.

Whether you're applying to work in engineering or customer support, marketing or lodging supply, at Expedia Group we act as one team, working towards a common goal; to bring the world within reach. We relentlessly strive for better, but not at the cost of the customer. We act with modesty and optimism, respecting ideas big and small. We value diversity and voices of all volumes. We are a global organization but keep our feet on the ground so we can act fast and stay simple. Our teams also have the chance to give back on a local level and make a difference through our corporate social responsibility program, Expedia Cares.

If you have a hunger to make a difference with one of the most loved consumer brands in the world and to work in the dynamic travel industry, this is the job for you.

Our family of travel brands includes: Brand Expedia®, Hotels.com®, Expedia® Partner Solutions, Egencia®, trivago®, HomeAway®, Orbitz®, Travelocity®, Wotif®, lastminute.com.au®, ebookers®, CheapTickets®, Hotwire®, Classic Vacations®, Expedia® Media Solutions, CarRentals.com™, Expedia Local Expert®, Expedia® CruiseShipCenters®, SilverRail Technologies, Inc., ALICE and Traveldoo®.

About Expedia Partner Solutions (EPS)

The travel market never stands still. At Expedia Partner Solutions (EPS), we’re smack in the middle of it. We unlock the power of Expedia Group for thousands of travel partners around the world and create the tools & technologies that help millions of travelers find the perfect accommodation, car hire, & flights for their next trip. We offer the chance to work with the brightest minds in the industry in an energetic, collaborative and truly international work environment. We are passionate about innovation, creative problem-solving and –making sure we have fun while we’re doing it!

Why build your career at EPS?

• We're re-inventing travel, one day at a time -- it's an exciting challenge. We're super-motivated and setting the pace.
• We've got the scope and the freedom to make a difference. We don't do ordinary.
• We work with some really smart partners - from loyalty marketing whiz kids to the world's leading airlines and travel agents.
• We're a team of passionate, hard-working travel enthusiasts. We just love what we do.
• We define the questions, not the answers, for an industry that changes every day. Isn't that cool?
• We want everyone on our team to have the resources to succeed in their career
• We get to do all of this in breathtakingly designed offices around the world

Expedia is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.