Scrum Master (onsite)
About The Position
The Scrum Master will serve as a servant-leader and coach for software engineering teams, guiding them in adopting and optimizing Agile practices. This role requires a deep understanding of Scrum and iterative delivery models, with the ability to adapt frameworks to real-world constraints. The Scrum Master will partner with senior engineers, architects, and product leaders to deliver complex software solutions, facilitate discussions, and drive continuous improvement. A strong servant-leadership mindset is essential for protecting teams, removing impediments, and fostering self-organization. The role also involves coaching teams and product owners on Agile principles, leading towards continuous improvement and predictable delivery, and maintaining a positive, collaborative team culture.
Requirements
- 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.
- Proven experience partnering with senior engineers, architects, and product leaders to deliver complex software solutions.
- Strong facilitation, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
- 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.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze delivery metrics and use them to drive continuous improvement.
- Strong servant-leadership mindset.
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.)
Responsibilities
- Serve as a servant-leader and coach for software engineering teams.
- Guide teams in adopting and optimizing Agile practices, including Scrum and Kanban.
- Adapt Agile frameworks to fit real-world constraints.
- Partner with senior engineers, architects, and product leaders to deliver complex software solutions.
- Facilitate discussions, guide them toward outcomes and decisions, and resolve conflicts.
- Operate in ambiguous environments and exercise sound judgment.
- Analyze delivery metrics (e.g., velocity, burn-downs, flow metrics) and use them to drive continuous improvement.
- Protect teams, remove impediments, and foster self-organization.
- Coach teams and product owners on Agile principles.
- Lead teams toward continuous improvement and predictable delivery.
- Maintain a healthy balance between delivery, quality, and sustainability.
- Apply situational awareness to know when to coach, facilitate, or challenge.
- Foster trust, transparency, and win-win outcomes in conflict resolution.
- Empower teams and contribute to a strong team culture.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
