Scrum Master

Overview

Hybrid
$60 - $65
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

SAFe Scrum Master

Job Details

ob Title: SAFE Scrum Master

Rate: $60-65/hr on w2

Location: Washington, DC (Hybrid)

Job Description

Our client is seeking a seasoned SAFe Scrum Master to lead Agile teams in the successful delivery of complex, cross-functional technology initiatives involving multiple departments and third-party vendors. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Agile/Scrum methodologies and tools (particularly Jira), a proven ability to coach teams on best practices, and the leadership skills to remove blockers and foster a high-performing, collaborative environment. This role requires hands-on facilitation of ceremonies, close coordination with leadership and Product Owners, and a focus on continuous improvement and alignment to enterprise goals.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Facilitate Agile ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives
  • Coach team members and stakeholders on SAFe Agile principles, Scrum practices, and team dynamics
  • Shield the team from external interruptions and remove impediments to ensure steady sprint progress
  • Collaborate with Product Owners to maintain and prioritize the product backlog
  • Maintain and manage sprint boards, user stories, tasks, and reports in Jira
  • Track and communicate team velocity, burndown, and other Agile metrics
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement and team accountability
  • Align team efforts with enterprise strategy and program-level objectives
  • Promote transparency, open communication, and cross-team collaboration
  • Guide Agile adoption and maturity across delivery teams

Minimum Qualifications:

  • 8+ years of experience as a Scrum Master using Jira or similar Agile tools
  • Strong knowledge of Agile frameworks including Scrum and Kanban; SAFe experience preferred
  • Certified Scrum Master (CSM, PSM) required; SAFe certification strongly preferred
  • Demonstrated success with sprint planning, backlog grooming, and Agile reporting
  • Familiarity with DevOps tools (Repos, Pipelines, Test Plans)
  • Excellent facilitation, conflict resolution, and communication skills
  • Proven ability to work with cross-functional teams and resolve team-level challenges
  • Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Business, or a related field preferred
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