Azure Release Train Engineer/Scrum Master (Active Secret Clearance Required)

Akima, LLC•North Charleston, SC

5d•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a Scrum Master / Agile Release Train Engineer (RTE) to support our Agile teams and program-level delivery efforts. This role focuses on driving alignment, disciplined execution, and predictable outcomes while enabling cloud-based development within Azure environments. The Scrum Master/RTE facilitates Agile ceremonies, leads program‑level events, resolves impediments, and reinforces a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and accountability. The role requires proficiency with Azure DevOps and working knowledge of Azure cloud architecture, services, and delivery pipelines. This position is contingent upon contract award and funding. Applicants selected may be offered but cannot begin work until funding has been confirmed.

Requirements

Must possess a current Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
3–5 years of experience in Scrum Master, RTE, or similar Agile delivery role.
Strong understanding of Agile methodologies including Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe.
Experience using Azure DevOps Boards, Pipelines, and Repos.
Working knowledge of Azure cloud services.
Strong communication, facilitation, and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

SAFe Scrum Master, SAFe RTE, or other Agile certifications.
Master’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
Experience with Azure landing zones or cloud modernization programs.
Experience supporting multi-team Agile environments in enterprise settings.

Responsibilities

Facilitate Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily standups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
Provide disciplined servant leadership that reinforces team readiness, ownership, and commitment to mission success.
Coordinate Agile Release Train events such as PI Planning, ART Syncs, System Demos, and Inspect and Adapt workshops.
Identify and remove impediments to maintain operational flow and support timely delivery.
Collaborate with Product Management, System Architecture, Engineering, and cross‑functional partners to ensure alignment on objectives, priorities, and timelines.
Manage program‑level risks, dependencies, and issues, escalating appropriately to maintain execution stability.
Monitor delivery performance metrics, assess team and ART health, and drive improvements in velocity, flow, and predictability.
Ensure accurate backlog management, workflow optimization, and reporting using Azure DevOps Boards, Dashboards, and Pipelines.
Support teams with cloud‑related dependencies, technical discussions, and planning activities involving Azure cloud services.