Scrum Lead with Devops

Overview

On Site
Up to $120,000
Full Time

Skills

scrum lead
devops
agile
jira
azure
cloud

Job Details

Job Title: Scrum Lead

Position Summary:

We are looking for an experienced Scrum Lead with a strong background in Java/J2EE, Web Services, and REST API development to guide Agile delivery teams in building scalable enterprise applications. This role combines deep technical experience with Agile leadership to drive high-performance team collaboration, quality delivery, and continuous improvement.

Required Skills:

  • 10+ years of experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Team Lead.
  • 3 5 years of prior hands-on development experience with Java/J2EE, SOAP/RESTful Web Services, and API development.
  • Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum frameworks and SDLC processes.
  • Proficient with Agile project management tools like JIRA, Confluence, or Azure DevOps.
  • Excellent communication, facilitation, and leadership skills.
  • Strong analytical mindset with a problem-solving approach.

Nice to Have:

  • Certified Scrum Master (CSM), SAFe Agilist, or equivalent Agile certification.
  • Experience with Spring Boot, Maven, Git, or Jenkins.
  • Exposure to cloud platforms like Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform.
  • Familiarity with API testing tools (e.g., Postman, Swagger).

Key Responsibilities:

  • Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, backlog grooming, reviews, and retrospectives.
  • Coach development teams on Scrum practices, Agile mindset, and self-organization.
  • Act as a servant leader removing blockers, coordinating across teams, and ensuring team productivity.
  • Use technical expertise in Java/J2EE and REST APIs to guide design discussions, identify risks, and support estimation.
  • Partner with product owners and business stakeholders to manage the product backlog and ensure delivery of valuable features.
  • Track sprint progress, metrics, and continuously work on process improvement.
  • Promote best practices in API design, microservices integration, and modular architecture (drawing from prior dev experience).
  • Ensure alignment with DevOps processes, CI/CD pipelines, and QA automation strategies.
  • Support cross-team coordination and contribute to Agile transformation at the program level.

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