Scrum Master (onsite)

The Timberline Group • Boulder, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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 Required Qualifications 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 DevOps, 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. Preferred / Nice-to-Have Qualifications 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 . Key Competencies 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. The Timberline Group Phone: [phone] PO Box 385, Lebanon, MO 65536 www.timberlinegrp.com [email protected] "Delivering quality solutions through quality people"

Requirements

• 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 DevOps, 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level