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Delivering value iteratively and collaboratively.
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Agile is a philosophy of iterative, collaborative software delivery built on the Agile Manifesto (2001). Rather than delivering a massive product all at once (waterfall), Agile teams work in short cycles called sprints or iterations, continuously delivering value, gathering feedback, and adapting. Understanding Agile helps recruiters assess culture fit, collaboration style, and delivery capability.
Highlighted pills — primary tools most commonly listed in job descriptions for this discipline.
Agile is not a process; it's a mindset. When assessing candidates, ask how they've worked within agile teams. Red flags: treating Scrum ceremonies as bureaucracy, describing agile as "just standups," or valuing process rigidity over adaptation. Green flags: examples of using retrospectives to meaningfully improve team delivery.