Cloud Scrum Master - Loftware : Job Details

We are expanding our Cloud Operations Team and are seeking a technically proficient Cloud Scrum Master with knowledge in cloud cost management (AWS and/or Azure). We are in the process of adopting Agile methodology across our Cloud Operations team to drive improvement projects more efficiently. This shift allows us to respond more flexibly in planning and managing our cloud infrastructure improvement initiatives and, importantly, optimizing costs. This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to transition from a technical role to a more strategic and advisory position while still maintaining occasional technical involvement. Join us in shaping the future of our cloud solutions and expanding your expertise in this dynamic and innovative field. As a key member of our team, the Cloud Scrum Master will focus on the following key areas: Set and Facilitation of Agile Ceremonies

• Lead Agile ceremonies, such as daily stand ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, and work closely with cross-functional teams, including product owners and architects, to ensure alignment and successful delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement within our processes and optimize the value we deliver.

Project Planning and Management

• Plan, execute, and manage cloud infrastructure improvement initiatives using Agile methodologies.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and with efficient resource allocation, adapting plans as necessary to evolving business needs.

Cloud Infrastructure Simplification

• Identify and drive opportunities to simplify and streamline cloud infrastructure by leveraging automation, reusable cloud components, and best practices to enhance scalability, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.

Cost Reporting and Analysis

• Regularly monitor cloud spending, analyze usage patterns, and generate actionable reports.
• Collaborate with the Director of Cloud Operations to develop and execute cost-saving initiatives, ensuring ongoing cost optimization across AWS and/or Azure environments.

Continuous Improvement

• Stay current with emerging cloud technologies, Agile practices, and cost management strategies.
• Propose and implement innovative solutions to improve cloud operations and service delivery.
• Encourage a culture of continuous improvement within the team to enhance performance and adaptability.

Cross-team Collaboration

• Work closely with product owners, architects, developers, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment on project goals, priorities, and delivery timelines, facilitating open communication and problem-solving

Preferred Experience & Technical Skills

• 5 years of related experience
• Cloud cost management tools: AWS Cost Explorer, Azure Cost Management.
• Database: PostgreSQL Microsoft SQL Server
• Scripting: Python, Java, Bash, .NET/C#, PowerShell
• Agile: experience managing cloud infrastructure optimization projects using Agile
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as strong project management and cost optimization abilities.

Preferred Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; equivalent work experience may be considered

Additional Skills:

• Team player mentality with a passion for modern technology
• A keen interest in simplifying and optimizing cloud infrastructures
• Strong ability to foster collaboration across teams
• Knowledge of Supply Chain or Label Printing is a plus, but not required for this position.

Location: United States, East Coast Time zone preferred, RemoteWe are not currently offering visas or work sponsorship. Who we are Loftware's end-to-end cloud-based labeling platform helps businesses of all sizes manage labeling across their operations and supply chain; our solutions are used to print over 51 billion labels every year. Offering the industry's most comprehensive digital platform, with SaaS, cloud-based and on-premise solutions, Loftware redefines how enterprises create, manage and print complex labeling and packaging artwork and scale across their operations. Loftware solutions integrate with SAP®, Oracle®, and other enterprise applications to produce mission-critical barcode labels, documents, RFID smart tags and packaging artwork. Our combined platform – whether for labeling, artwork management or both – enables customers to uniquely meet regulatory mandates, mitigate risk, reduce complexity, ensure traceability, improve time to market and optimize costs as they meet customer-specific, brand, regional and regulatory requirements with unprecedented speed and agility. Loftware is a multinational corporation with entities in the US, Slovenia, the UK, Germany, Singapore and China. We win with inclusion At Loftware, inclusion, diversity, and belonging are paramount to our success and our culture. We are an equal opportunities employer. This means we are committed to recruiting qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, gender, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. We believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. Why join us?

• Working for the undisputed global leader in a business-critical industry offers unparalleled possibilities.
• Our team is made up of the most talented, curious, and inspiring people in their fields, each bringing something unique to the table.
• We use the power of the global team.
• We set you up for success. We offer comprehensive training to all employees and place an emphasis on employee development.

#Makeyourmark with Loftware and apply today! Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)