Scrum Master; onsite

Scrum Master – Qualifications & Experience

US Citizens or GC Holders only

Must be on our W2 - no C2C

Direct - Hire

Local candidates only

Onsite - 4-5 days per week

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical, business, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.

• 5+ years working in Agile software development environments.

• 3+ years serving as a Scrum Master, Agile Coach, Delivery Lead, or similar role supporting software engineering teams.

• Deep, practical understanding of Scrum, Kanban, and iterative delivery models
  , including when and how to adapt frameworks to fit real-world constraints.

• Proven experience partnering with senior engineers, architects, and product leaders to deliver complex software solutions.

• Strong facilitation, communication, and conflict‑resolution skills, with the ability to guide discussions toward outcomes and decisions.

• Comfortable operating in ambiguous environments
  , exercising sound judgment without relying on top‑down direction.

• Hands‑on experience with Agile tooling such as Jira, Azure Dev Ops, or similar platforms (tool proficiency is secondary to driving outcomes).

• Demonstrated ability to analyze delivery metrics (e.g., velocity, burn‑downs, flow metrics) and use them to drive continuous improvement.

• Strong servant‑leadership mindset with the ability to protect teams, remove impediments, and foster self‑organization.

• Exposure to enterprise‑scale software
  , SaaS platforms, or complex, multi‑system environments.

• Background in software development, testing, or engineering disciplines.

• Experience coordinating across multiple teams or managing external dependencies.

• Familiarity with test‑driven development, CI/CD practices, and modern software quality principles.

• Scrum Master or Agile certification (CSM, PSM, SAFe, etc.) preferred,
  but not a substitute for demonstrated, real‑world experience
  .

• Strong understanding of emergent requirements
  , backlog refinement, and iterative product discovery.

• Ability to coach teams and product owners on Agile principles while maintaining a healthy balance between delivery, quality, and sustainability.

• Proven capability to lead teams toward continuous improvement and predictable delivery
  .

• Situational awareness to know when to coach, when to facilitate, and when to challenge.

• Professional, collaborative approach to conflict resolution with a focus on trust, transparency, and win‑win outcomes.

• Enthusiastic, positive influencer who empowers teams and contributes to a strong team culture.