Sr. Scrum Master

Overview

On Site
BASED ON EXPERIENCE
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 12+ mo(s)

Skills

CSM
SM
SCRUM MASTER
SENIOR SCRUM MASTER
SAFE
SCALED AGILE
AGILE RELEASE TRAIN
LEAN AGILE
SCRUM OF SCRUMS
KANBAN
JAVA
SPRING
API
AWS

Job Details

Job Title: Sr. Scrum Master
Job Location: Reston, VA (Hybrid - Once in a Week)
Job Type: Contract

Job Description:

Role Overview:

Seeking an experienced Scrum Master (or Release Train Engineer) with a strong technical background in software development and cloud (AWS) environments. The role leads multiple cross-functional Agile teams or ARTs under SAFe, fostering Agile maturity, continuous improvement, and collaboration across teams.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Facilitate Agile ceremonies (Daily Stand-ups, Iteration Planning, PI Planning, Retrospectives, SoS).
  • Drive continuous improvement and measure progress with Agile metrics.
  • Support Product Owners/Managers with backlog management and prioritization.
  • Eliminate impediments and improve team communication and flow.
  • Coach teams on Agile principles, SAFe practices, and Lean mindset.
  • Lead or participate in Release Train coordination and execution.

Required Qualifications:

  • 8+ years experience with Agile/Lean methodologies, including 3+ years as Scrum Master/Kanban Lead.
  • Proven track record leading multiple Agile teams toward measurable maturity.
  • Strong knowledge of Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, DevOps, and Test Automation practices.
  • Excellent communication, facilitation, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Bachelor s degree (or 4 years additional experience in lieu).

Preferred Skills:

  • SAFe Scrum Master / RTE Certification.
  • Hands-on experience with Java, Spring, API, AWS, or Agentic AI teams.
  • Experience with value stream mapping, Theory of Constraints, and system-level optimizations.

***Lumen and / or its clients will not provide equipment (Laptop, monitor, etc.) to the selected contractor. The contractor must have their own equipment. Access to a virtual desktop set up (software) will be provided by Lumen s client, allowing the user access to the required systems and technology. ***

Lumen Solutions Group Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.

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