Scrum Master

LPL Financial • Charlotte, NC

7d

About The Position

LPL Financial Corp is seeking a collaborative and experienced Scrum Master to support Agile development teams in delivering high-quality, customer-focused technology solutions. In this role, you will help foster a culture of continuous improvement, promote effective Agile practices, and enable teams to perform at their best in a supportive and transparent environment. This is an Individual Contributor (IC) role with no direct people management responsibilities. It supports multiple Agile teams and may provide informal mentorship to peers. The role partners with Product and Engineering stakeholders to enhance Agile maturity and delivery effectiveness.

Requirements

• Experience serving as a Scrum Master in a software development environment
• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM I), or equivalent certification
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and frameworks
• Demonstrated ability to coach teams and facilitate collaboration
• Experience using Agile tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting multiple Agile teams concurrently
• Exposure to DevOps practices and CI/CD environments
• Familiarity with applying AI tools or techniques within the software development lifecycle (SDLC)
• Experience in financial services or a regulated industry
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
• Coach teams on Agile principles, frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, XP), and best practices
• Identify and help resolve impediments to support team progress and productivity
• Collaborate with Product Owners to maintain a prioritized and well-defined backlog
• Promote team ownership, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Track and communicate team progress, metrics, and risks to stakeholders
• Foster a transparent, inclusive, and collaborative team environment
• Help maintain team focus by minimizing disruptions and managing dependencies
• Facilitate effective communication, decision-making, and conflict resolution
• Support adoption of DevOps practices and CI/CD processes

Benefits

• 401K matching
• health benefits
• employee stock options
• paid time off
• volunteer time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree