About Us​

NetApp is the data authority for hybrid cloud. We provide a full range of hybrid cloud data services that simplify management of applications and data across cloud and on-premise environments to accelerate digital transformation. Together with our partners, we empower global organizations to unleash the full potential of their data to expand customer touchpoints, foster greater innovation and optimize their operations.  

About the Role

NetApp is looking for a Scrum Master and Agile Coach who excels at delivering high quality, on-time software products for our state-of-the-art cloud storage solution in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will have a blend of driving process initiatives, coaching and driving software development projects as a scrum master along with technical depth and excellent communication skills. 

The Software Technical Scrum Master drives engineering activities throughout the product lifecycle to deliver high quality program releases on schedule. More specific responsibilities include:

• Lead scrum meetings with the engineering teams to plan and execute software development for complex software features
• Work with Product Owners, Product Managers, other scrum teams and stakeholders to align priorities and collaborate daily
• Work with the SAFe transformation team to coach scrum teams as needed
• Track engineering progress against release schedules to ensure early-and-often communication for the status of the release
• Actively drive the engineering teams to ensure that product quality is maintained throughout the SolidFire product lifecycle, including requirements traceability, test suite tracking and defect triage 
• Drive innovation and integration of new software development processes and quality initiatives into projects and activities
• Drive strategic process initiatives / improvements for engineering

About You

• A track record of successfully managing software features and releases from concept to new product introduction.
• 5 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a master’s degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work experience
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a scrum master with a track record of delivering complex software features and releases on time, with high quality. 
• Experience working on system level software is a must. 
• Certified Scrum Master (SM) or SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) certification
• Strong leadership and analytical skills in combination with excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Self-driven and an expert at multi-tasking
• Ability to understand the technical details of the software your teams are working on. You should be able to assess risk, challenge estimates, identify dependencies and ultimately guide the team throughout the software development
• An inquisitive mind and a desire to promote innovation  

You Might Also Have

• Experience in the data storage industry
• Experience as a Release Train Engineer (RTE) or driving Scrum of Scrums
• Experience as a technical contributor (software developer, quality engineering, etc.)
• Experience with JIRA

What You'll Love About Us

• Our Culture: ​It’s our culture and our people. If you ask anyone at NetApp why they work here, the answer is inevitably the same: it’s the people.
• Our Location: ​We have a beautiful Boulder office, with amazing Flatiron views, on the vibrant downtown Pearl Street.
• Health Benefits: ​NetApp provides comprehensive medical, dental, wellness, and vision plans for you and your family.
• Financial and Savings Programs: ​ Whether it’s flexible spending, stock purchases, or competitive retirement plans, we work with you to capitalize on total compensation now and into the future.
• Work Life balance and more: ​To make sure of work-life balance, we offer paid and volunteer time off, educational assistance, legal services, and access to discounts and fitness centers.
• Global Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging: ​We fully embrace and advance a diverse, inclusive global workforce with a culture of belonging that leverages the backgrounds of all to cultivate a higher performing organization.  

At NetApp, we take care of each other, our customers, our partners, and our communities simply because it’s the right thing to do. Along the way, we’ve repeatedly transformed businesses and set industry standards. Now, more game-changing developments are in the pipeline, and behind our breakthroughs is an open, collaborative culture that fuels fresh ideas. By sharing our viewpoints, challenging our thinking, and empowering our people, we create unique and novel approaches to solving problems. Join us, and we’ll help each other do our best work!