Scrum Master FULLY ONSITE In Lakewood, CO

We are supporting our client in hiring a Scrum Master to support a new initiative out of the Denver location. This position will be onsite 5x per week in Lakewood, CO.
Senior individual contributor with deep hands-on ownership of features and services, including design, build, test, and production support.
Leads technical workstreams (refactoring, performance remediation, reliability hardening) and drives them to completion.
Consistently writes high-quality code and improves team outcomes through strong code reviews and practical guidance.
Description
Execution Control & Ceremony Enforcement
Command and enforce all Scrum ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Review, Retrospective, Refinement) with strict adherence to time,
structure, and outcomes
Ensure every ceremony results in clear decisions, ownership, and documented outputs - no ambiguity permitted
Maintain absolute sprint discipline - no mid-sprint scope changes, unplanned work, or external interference without formal escalation and
approval
Act as the gatekeeper for sprint entry - no backlog item enters a sprint without readiness (clear scope, acceptance criteria, and sizing)
Sprint Protection & Delivery Accountability
Own sprint integrity end-to-end - commitments are treated as contractual obligations
Immediately challenge and correct deviations including over-commitment, carryover, scope creep, and quality shortcuts
Block unauthorized work intake and enforce a single controlled intake channel for all requests
Escalate delivery risks early, factually, and without delay to program leadership
Impediment Elimination & Escalation Discipline
Relentlessly drive impediment removal - blockers must have an owner, resolution path, and timeline within 24 hours
Escalate unresolved issues aggressively using data-backed evidence and impact analysis
Ensure dependencies are actively managed, tracked, and escalated before they affect sprint outcomes
Quality & Definition of Done Enforcement
Enforce Definition of Done as non-negotiable - incomplete work is not accepted under any circumstances
Prevent accumulation of technical debt, partial work, and quality compromises
Actively identify and eliminate anti-patterns including hero culture, silent failures, and hidden work
Metrics, Transparency & Control Reporting
Maintain real-time visibility of team performance through metrics: velocity, burndown, predictability, spillover, defect leakage, and impediment
aging
Convert execution data into clear, objective delivery narratives for leadership
Use metrics to hold the team accountable and drive behavioral change
Team Discipline & Coaching
Establish and reinforce clear expectations for accountability, ownership, and delivery behavior
Coach team members and partners on execution discipline-not just Agile concepts
Intervene directly when performance, participation, or accountability standards are not met
Continuous Improvement with Accountability
Ensure retrospectives produce specific, measurable improvements with assigned ownership and deadlines
Track improvement actions to closure with visible impact
Drive measurable gains in predictability, throughput, and quality sprint-over-sprint
Focus more on platform, they will be building standardization for ingesting documents and creating schema, metadata, classification and storage. Building block for this program and how it goes in future and it depends on how good building blocks are and classifications, etc.
Architect has to have a lot of data experience and help with the design experience. Wants to interview everyone. Work with Nicole on rate communication. Scrum master.
Architect and then tech lead are biggest preferences.
Building the tool from scratch. Metadata, schema is very important. Have to have view of entire enterprise.
Javascript, Java, working with enterprise databases, Mongo DB, Oracle, Python, prefers several years of workflow experience and enterprise tools with IBM flowable enterprise or new iteration. Looking for enterprise players. All these folks need to be in regulated environments - banking or finance. Document workflow management experience - architect. Probably an agentic solution - including IDP. Not boring work, new school and forward thinking.
Microsoft Azure as the standard. Using some cloud and Azure bursts, a lot of microsoft.
Skills
Scrum, Agile, Agile methodology, Project management, user stories, scrum methodology, Jira, SAfe methodology
Top Skills Details
Scrum,Agile,Agile methodology,Project management,user stories,scrum methodology,Jira
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Required qualifications
Strong experience as a Scrum Master (or similar Agile delivery role) running team ceremonies and driving Agile execution.
Highly organized with excellent communication skills (written and verbal); able to clearly surface status, risks, and decisions.
Demonstrated ability to remove blockers and coordinate across teams without relying on organizational hierarchy.
Experience using Agile tools and maintaining hygiene around backlog, sprint commitments, and metrics.
Preferred qualifications
Experience supporting enterprise change/release processes and coordinating with risk/compliance stakeholders as needed.
Experience in regulated or high-integrity domains (payments, lending, or similar), where delivery predictability and auditability matter.
Scrum Master certification (CSM/PSM/SAFe ASM or similar).
Agile
Great communication
Takes initiative
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to sex, race, or any other protected classification.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. This temporary role may be eligible for the following:

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• 401(k)/Roth
• Basic/Supplemental Life & AD&D
• Short and long-term disability
• HSA & DCFSA
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Paid Time off or State Sick Leave

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Lakewood, CO.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $60.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Lakewood,CO.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 26, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.