Scrum masters
During agile development, software is developed in iterative cycles. This is a rapid process. However, the agile approach can only work if it is led by a scrum master – namely, the manager of an agile team.
These experts are responsible for the removal of barriers to the development team so that the team could operate properly, effectively and have good conditions for work. They must be excellent leaders who at the same time have a deep understanding of the technology being used. They also need to be problem solvers.
Scrum masters don’t necessarily have to be certified. What is important is that they understand the values and principles of the agile approach. These are value-focused delivery, adapting to change, continuous improvement etc. For the successful forming of teams that deliver great results, they also need at least several years of experience.
Agility coaches
Agility coaches with superior communication and influencing skills are then trainers in the field of agile development. They propose and roll out agile initiatives and set up measurable metrics to track progress in your organisation, according to an article on the mckinsey.com website.
Front-end and mobile engineers
These are software engineers building effective and elegant web/mobile user interfaces that can be scaled. What knowledge do they need? They must be experienced with front-end web and mobile technologies. That means browser-based HTML, CSS, and modern JavaScript frameworks. When it comes to mobile platforms, they should be familiar with those on iOS or Android – or both.
Creating a code that is not perfect (for the sake of testing) is a necessary step for them, so they shouldn’t be anxious perfectionists. They should also understand how their work will be used by end-customers.
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