Job Title: Certified Scrum Master
Location: Alpharetta, GA (5days onsite)
Duration: long term
Type: Contract W2
Description:
As the Scrum Master for a high-performance software engineering team, you will drive agile delivery across complex modernization initiatives, including the consolidation of legacy platforms, distributed system development, and integration with mainframe and batch systems. You will champion agile practices, remove delivery blockers, and enable the team to achieve predictable, iterative delivery with strong collaboration and continuous improvement.
Responsibility
- Lead all Scrum ceremonies (sprint planning, stand ups, backlog refinement, reviews, retros) and ensure they run efficiently and with purpose.
- Partner closely with the Product Owner to maintain a healthy, prioritized backlog aligned with business value.
- Remove impediments, manage cross team dependencies, and ensure the team can operate at high velocity.
- Foster a culture of transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement within the engineering team.
- Coach the team on agile best practices, metrics, estimation, flow management, and delivery predictability.
- Facilitate alignment between engineering, architecture, business stakeholders, and support teams.
- Protect the team from scope creep and external distractions while enabling high quality delivery.
- Analyze team performance metrics (velocity, cycle time, throughput) and drive measurable improvements.
- Support team planning, release coordination, risk management, and communication across workstreams.
- Promote engineering best practices such as definition of done, technical debt visibility, and quality first delivery.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience as a Scrum Master, Agile Coach, or Delivery Lead supporting software engineering teams.
- Proven track record of enabling successful delivery in complex, technical environments (distributed systems, modernization, or enterprise integration preferred).
- Strong knowledge of Agile and Scrum methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, XP).
- Experience facilitating cross team dependencies and coordinating with architecture, DevOps, and QA.
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to coach engineers and stakeholders at multiple levels of agile maturity.
- Experience using agile tools (Jira, Azure DevOps, Rally, etc.)..
Behavioral Skills:
- Self-starter and experienced in leading the junior resources
- Hand-on designer with ability to implement and validate the solution
- Good Communication skills
- Flexible to rotational shifts, 5 days WFO
- Team Player
- Ability to work in a changing environment
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills
- Ability to work independently or within a team
- Manage day-to-day challenges and communicate developmental risks with the technical team
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- Proficiency in business process modeling and documentation tools.
- Product implementation experience is preferred
About Next Gen Software Solutions:
Next Gen Software Solutions is a trusted provider of IT Staffing and consulting services dedicated to empowering businesses with cutting-edge technology solutions and exceptional talent. We specialize in delivering tailored IT consulting services, innovative software solutions, and connecting businesses with highly skilled IT professionals. Founded and led by a dedicated U.S. Army solider, Next Gen Software Solutions is deeply rooted in the core values of integrity, discipline, commitment, and experience-principles that guide every aspect of our operations.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Next Gen Software Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees and applicants are treated respect and dignity. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
About Next Gen Software Solutions LLC:
Next Gen Software Solutions is a trusted provider of IT staffing and consulting services dedicated to empowering businesses with cutting-edge technology solutions and exceptional talent. We specialize in delivering tailored IT consulting services, innovative software solutions, and connecting businesses with highly skilled IT professionals. Founded and led by a dedicated U.S. Army soldier, Next Gen Software Solutions is deeply rooted in the core values of integrity, discipline, commitment, and excellence—principles that guide every aspect of our operations.
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