Agile Scrum Master

Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ, US • Posted 5 hours ago • Updated 5 hours ago
Contract W2
Contract Independent
12 Months
On-site
Depends on Experience
Fitment

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Skills

  • JIRA
  • Scrum
  • framework
  • Kanban
  • SAFe
  • Software development lifecycle
  • CI/CD

Summary

Job Role Scrum Master

Location Whippany, NJ (Onsite) Locals Only

Duration - 12+ Months

Experience 10+ Years

Job Description:

Core Responsibilities

  • Facilitate Scrum ceremonies: Daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and reviews
  • Remove blockers: Identify and eliminate obstacles preventing team progress
  • Shield the team: Protect from external interruptions and scope changes mid-sprint
  • Coach stakeholders: Guide product owners and teams on Agile principles
  • Track metrics: Monitor velocity, burndown charts, and team health indicators

Essential Skills:

Technical Understanding

  • Software development lifecycle knowledge
  • Basic understanding of development tools and practices
  • Familiarity with CI/CD concepts

Facilitation & Communication

  • Conflict resolution and mediation
  • Active listening and questioning techniques
  • Clear, concise communication across all levels

Agile Expertise

  • Deep Scrum framework knowledge (CSM/PSM certification) plus
  • Understanding of Kanban, SAFe, or other Agile methodologies
  • Continuous improvement mindset

Leadership

  • Servant leadership approach
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Team motivation without authority

Tools Proficiency

  • JIRA for issue tracking
  • Confluence or similar for documentation
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  • Dice Id: 10109811
  • Position Id: 9008205
  • Posted 5 hours ago
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