Scrum Master

MRIoA•Mountain View, CA

65d•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a Scrum Master with deep expertise in software engineering, agile delivery, and people management to lead design, development, and implementation of scalable, cloud-native technology solutions. This role combines technical leadership, team management, and delivery accountability, driving engineering excellence across the full lifecycle — from architecture and design through release and operations. You will partner closely with product, architecture, IT, and business/operations leaders to deliver innovative, compliant, and high-performing solutions to market. The ideal candidate is an accomplished leader with a technology background who can roll up their sleeves with React, Node.js, SQL Server, etc. in Azure while guiding teams through complex architectural decisions involving microservices, micro frontends, microapps, BFF (Backend-for-Frontend) layers, and event-driven systems. This person will demonstrate an ownership mindset, a passion for quality, and a strong commitment to delivering business outcomes on time and within budget.

Requirements

At least 7 years of full-stack software development experience.
3 years of experience in a technical leadership or management role
Experience designing and delivering microservices and event-driven architectures at scale
Experience with monitoring and observability tools (e.g., Azure Application Insights, Log Analytics, Grafana).
Experience with Jira administration and agile project tracking.
Knowledge of Database: SQL Server, including performance tuning and schema design.
Experience with Backend: Node.js, Express.js, RESTful APIs, event-driven systems.
Proficiency in React, TypeScript, and modern JavaScript frameworks.
Proficiency with Azure (Functions, App Services, Service Bus, Storage, Azure SQL, CI/CD).

Nice To Haves

Certifications such as Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), PMI-ACP, or Azure Architect are a plus.
Master’s degree in a technical or management discipline

Responsibilities

Provide architectural and design oversight, influencing system decisions for scalability, maintainability, observability, and performance.
Define and enforce coding standards, design patterns, and development best practices across all teams.
Lead by example with hands-on expertise in React, Node.js, SQL Server, and Azure services.
Guide the implementation of microservices, micro frontends, microapps, and event-driven architectures, ensuring consistency and interoperability across the ecosystem.
Partner with DevOps to design and optimize CI/CD pipelines, deployment automation, and cloud infrastructure.
Lead troubleshooting and defect resolution across the technology stack (frontend, middleware, backend, and database).
Anticipate potential technical challenges and proactively implement solutions to mitigate architectural and scalability risks.
Manage and plan technical debt remediation alongside new feature delivery.
Define and maintain architecture documentation and decision records (ADRs) for continuity and transparency.
Ensure robust monitoring, logging, and observability are integral to all design efforts.
Oversee integration with vendor or third-party systems, ensuring security, compliance, and performance alignment.
Collaborate with internal and vendor teams to develop proofs of concept (POCs) and validate approaches with stakeholders.
Serve as Scrum Master for one or more agile teams — facilitating sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and backlog grooming.
Partner closely with Product Owners to ensure epics and user stories are well-defined, prioritized, and achievable.
Manage scope, timelines, and budgets, maintaining clear release roadmaps and predictable delivery cadence.
Administer and configure Jira to support agile tracking, reporting, and workflow automation.
Identify and resolve dependencies, risks, and impediments proactively.
Define and track delivery KPIs (velocity, quality, predictability) to ensure accountability and continuous improvement.
Align sprint and release planning with broader business and product priorities.
Collaborate with PMO and governance functions to ensure visibility, transparency, and compliance in delivery processes.
Lead, mentor, and coach a cross-functional team of developers, QA engineers, and technical leads.
Promote a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous learning within the engineering teams.
Communicate complex technical concepts effectively to executives and non-technical stakeholders.
Partner with architecture, product, and data teams to ensure alignment with the overall technology roadmap.
Develop and grow internal talent, building a succession pipeline for key technical roles.
Ensure development goals align with organizational healthcare strategy, including security, privacy (HIPAA), and data protection requirements.
Collaborate with IT/IS divisions to ensure adherence to security and data protection standards.
Partner with Compliance to maintain conformity with state, federal, and healthcare-specific regulations.
Partner with QA and stakeholders to validate that software meets specifications, performance targets, and user expectations.
Coordinate with external development partners to ensure delivery quality and alignment with internal standards.
Perform other relevant duties as designated.