Scrum Master

Job Summary:

We are looking for a skilled and certified Scrum Master to lead Agile teams in delivering high-quality solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of Agile methodologies and experience managing cross-functional teams. Healthcare domain experience is a significant plus, as this role supports projects in clinical, payer, or health tech environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate all key Agile ceremonies: Daily Stand-ups, c, Reviews, and Retrospectives.
• Guide the team in effectively applying Agile/Scrum principles to ensure delivery of high-value features.
• Identify and remove impediments that hinder team progress.
• Collaborate closely with Product Owners, Development Teams, and stakeholders to ensure clear communication and alignment.
• Maintain and track team performance metrics (velocity, burndown charts, etc.).
• Coach team members on Agile best practices and continuously foster a culture of improvement.
• Support backlog refinement and sprint planning processes.
• Ensure Agile practices align with project goals, particularly in regulated or healthcare environments.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Business, or a related field.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM), PSM I/II, or equivalent Agile certification.
• 5+ years of experience as a Scrum Master managing software development or data teams.
• Strong knowledge of Agile frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe.
• Proficiency in Agile tools like Jira, Azure DevOps, or Rally.
• Excellent leadership, facilitation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to work with distributed teams.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in the healthcare industry (e.g., clinical systems, EHR/EMR, payer systems, health data analytics).
• Exposure to HIPAA-compliant environments or regulated data handling.
• Experience working with DevOps teams or CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with Scaled Agile Frameworks (SAFe, LeSS, etc.).