Agile Scrum Master

Wellfit Technologies•Irving, TX

1d•$90,000 - $115,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Wellfit Technologies, a leading financial technology provider in the dental industry, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Scrum Master to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, experience working closely with development teams, and a proven track record of implementing Agile methodologies to optimize productivity and delivery. This role requires someone who thrives in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment and is capable of balancing collaboration and assertiveness to ensure the success of our Agile teams.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of direct Scrum Master experience, working specifically with development teams in a technical environment.
Experience working in SaaS, FinTech, or startup environments preferred.
Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) certification is required.
PMI-ACP (Agile Certified Practitioner) or Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) certification is a strong plus.
Proficiency with JIRA, Confluence, and other Agile project management tools.
Proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional projects in a remote environment.
Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
Strong influencing skills to guide development teams in achieving sprint goals.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on technical background (development or QA) to engage effectively with engineering teams.
Experience managing smaller company teams (fewer than 500 employees) to ensure strong cultural fit and adaptability.
Background in financial technology or SaaS is a plus, but not mandatory.
Ability to foster engagement and collaboration in geographically distributed teams.

Responsibilities

Serve as a dedicated Scrum Master for 2-3 teams, ensuring adherence to Agile values, principles, and practices.
Facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
Drive the team's commitment to achieving sprint goals and maintaining a sustainable pace.
Remove obstacles, address conflicts, and manage impediments to allow the team to focus on delivering high-quality results.
Maintain and track key metrics such as team velocity and sprint burn-downs.
Mentor team members on Agile best practices and continuously refine processes for maximum efficiency.
Foster a culture of trust and open communication among the development team, QA, architects, and other technical contributors.
Engage closely with project managers, product owners, and technical leads to ensure alignment on project objectives and delivery timelines.
Collaborate with stakeholders across different departments to address project dependencies and resolve conflicts.
Manage Agile projects with technical proficiency, focusing on software development lifecycles and modern Agile frameworks.
Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, schedules, resources, and risk management.
Ensure that project deliverables are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.
Guide teams in the proper use of Agile tools like Jira and Confluence.
Coach and support team members to promote engagement, foster innovation, and improve overall productivity.
Lead by example, maintaining a hands-on approach and staying closely connected to the day-to-day operations of the team.