Overview
Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)
Skills
scrum master
Job Details
Job Title: Scrum Master
Location: Reston, VA
Job Summary:
We are seeking a skilled and proactive Mid-Level Scrum Master to support two Agile squads within scaled Agile environment. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience facilitating all core Scrum ceremonies, be highly proficient in JIRA including writing JQL queries and generating metrics/reports and possess a deep understanding of Agile practices and principles, particularly within a Scaled Agile (SAFe) framework. Strong communication, team-building skills, and the ability to understand the business domain quickly are essential.
Key Responsibilities:
- Facilitate all mandatory Scrum ceremonies (Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Sprint Review, Retrospectives, and Backlog Refinement) with a focus on outcomes and team collaboration.
- Support two Agile squads, ensuring optimal team productivity, predictability, and morale.
- Manage and track team metrics and reports using JIRA, including writing and executing JQL queries for team performance and delivery metrics.
- Actively identify, track, and remove impediments and dependencies, engaging with teams and leadership as needed.
- Collaborate with other Scrum Masters in the Agile Release Train (ART) to ensure alignment and share best practices.
- Operate with a strong sense of ownership as a full-time team member, contributing to team structure and ecosystem integration.
- Work closely with Product Owners and development teams to refine and maintain the backlog and ensure readiness for planning.
- Participate in Program Increment (PI) Planning and other ART-level activities with a good understanding of planning at scale.
- Communicate effectively across various stakeholders, including developers, leadership, product owners, and other Scrum Masters.
- Support release management activities as part of the Path to Production (P2P) process.
- Engage in light coaching support through an established coaching network and escalate challenges for mentoring and resolution.
Required Qualifications:
- Min 5years of experience as a Scrum Master, preferably in a Scaled Agile or enterprise environment.
- Hands-on expertise with JIRA Agile project management, including story management and advanced reporting.
- Proven experience facilitating all core Scrum ceremonies effectively and meaningfully.
- Ability to analyze and generate Agile metrics (velocity, sprint burndown, predictability reports, etc.).
- Solid understanding of Scaled Agile (SAFe) principles, preferably having worked on an Agile Release Train (ART).
- Familiarity with cloud migration programs and working in application development environments is a plus.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage dependencies across teams.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or equivalent; SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) or other Scaled Agile certifications highly preferred.
- Experience with team building and design within an Agile ecosystem.
- Background in project management, especially in release or deployment coordination.
- Quick learner with the ability to understand and communicate business domain context and technical dependencies
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