Scrum Master - W2 only

Overview

Hybrid
$40 - $45
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

Scrum
Scrum Master
Agile
CSM
PSM
SaFe
Kanban
SDLC

Job Details

Job Title: Scrum Master

Location: Dallas, TX (Hybrid 3 days onsite)

Employment Type: W2 Only

Job Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled Scrum Master to lead Agile ceremonies, drive team performance, and ensure successful delivery of complex technology initiatives. The ideal candidate is a strong facilitator who can coach cross-functional teams, remove roadblocks, and uphold Agile best practices. This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role requiring excellent communication and leadership capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and facilitate all Scrum ceremonies including Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Reviews, and Retrospectives.

Serve as an Agile coach to teams and stakeholders, reinforcing Scrum principles and continuous improvement.

Remove impediments and ensure the development team operates smoothly and efficiently.

Collaborate closely with Product Owner to maintain a well-prioritized backlog.

Track and report on key Agile metrics (velocity, burndown charts, team capacity, risks).

Coordinate dependencies across teams and work closely with cross-functional partners (QA, DevOps, Architecture, Product).

Protect the team from scope creep and distractions to ensure sprint commitments are met.

Support strong communication and alignment between business, product, and engineering teams.

Ensure delivery aligns with organizational goals, compliance standards, and best practices.

Required Qualifications:

5 8 years of experience as a Scrum Master supporting software development teams.

Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum frameworks, SDLC, and iterative delivery.

Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM I or II) required.

Hands-on experience working in hybrid/distributed teams.

Excellent communication, facilitation, and conflict-resolution skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive teams towards high performance.

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