Scrum Master

Overview

On Site
Full Time
Part Time
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent

Skills

Employment Authorization
Sprint
Accountability
Continuous Improvement
Reporting
Performance Metrics
Apache Velocity
Collaboration
Kanban
Lean Methodology
Agile Management
JIRA
Microsoft Azure
DevOps
Rally
Communication
Facilitation
PSM
Scrum
SAFE
Agile
Software Development
IT Project Management
Analytical Skill
Conflict Resolution
Problem Solving

Job Details

Hiring: W2 Candidates Only



Visa: Open to any visa type with valid work authorization in the USA

Key Responsibilities

  • Guide and coach Agile teams on Scrum practices, principles, and frameworks.

  • Facilitate Scrum ceremonies: Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.

  • Remove obstacles and impediments that hinder team progress.

  • Foster an environment of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

  • Support Product Owners with backlog refinement and prioritization.

  • Track and report team performance metrics (velocity, burn-down, cycle time, etc.).

  • Protect the team from scope creep, external interruptions, and unplanned work.

  • Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure clear communication and aligned expectations.

  • Drive adoption of Agile best practices and contribute to organizational Agile maturity.

  • Coach team members on self-organization and cross-functionality.


Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor s degree in IT, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

  • 8 years of experience as a Scrum Master or Agile facilitator.

  • Strong understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, Lean).

  • Experience working with Agile project management tools (Jira, Azure DevOps, Rally, etc.).

  • Excellent communication, facilitation, and conflict-resolution skills.

  • Ability to identify and resolve team and process issues.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Certified Scrum Master (CSM), PSM I/II, or equivalent Agile certifications.

  • Experience leading multiple Scrum teams simultaneously.

  • Familiarity with SAFe, LeSS, or other scaled Agile frameworks.

  • Background in software development or IT project management.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.


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