Scrum Master

Hiring: W2 Candidates Only

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

We are looking for an experienced Scrum Master to guide our Agile teams in delivering high-quality software products. The ideal candidate is a servant leader who facilitates collaboration, removes impediments, and ensures Agile principles are followed throughout the development lifecycle. You will work closely with product owners, developers, QA, and cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and predictable delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Agile ceremonies such as daily stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Coach and mentor teams in Agile/Scrum practices to improve productivity, velocity, and product quality.
• Remove blockers and proactively address issues that slow down the development team.
• Work closely with the Product Owner to ensure well-defined user stories, clear acceptance criteria, and prioritized backlogs.
• Track and report key Agile metrics (velocity, burndown, team capacity, sprint goals).
• Foster a culture of transparency, collaboration, and continuous learning within the team.
• Identify process improvements and implement Agile best practices.
• Support cross-team coordination and dependency management in a multi-team environment.
• Facilitate conflict resolution and encourage a psychologically safe, high-performing team environment.
• Ensure the team adheres to organizational processes, compliance, and quality standards.
• Collaborate with leadership to support strategic initiatives and organizational agility.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, IT, Business, or related field.
• 3-7+ years of experience as a Scrum Master in Agile software development.
• Strong understanding of Agile frameworks: Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, or Lean.
• Hands-on experience with Agile tools: Jira, Azure DevOps, Rally, or Trello.
• Proven ability to coach teams and drive Agile adoption.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to work with distributed teams and manage multiple priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications such as CSM, PSM I/II, SAFe Scrum Master, PMI-ACP.
• Experience working in a scaled Agile environment (SAFe, LeSS, Nexus).
• Background in software development or QA (bonus but not mandatory).
• Familiarity with DevOps processes and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with metrics-driven decision-making.