Scrum Master

StradIT•Tampa, FL

About The Position

We are seeking a Scrum Master to join our team on a contract-to-hire basis. This role requires a strong understanding of Agile methodologies and servant leadership principles. The Scrum Master will be responsible for coaching and facilitating agile teams, ensuring smooth execution of ceremonies, and driving continuous improvement. This position is ideal for someone who is an enthusiastic change agent, builds strong relationships, and fosters a culture of sustainable execution and self-sufficiency within squads.

Requirements

Experience in Agile Development, with Scrum Master (or similar) experience
Previous software development lifecycle experience
Minimum of 1 year of experience or related school coursework experience
W2 candidates only (Visa Independent)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred
AI experience highly desirable with Kiro, Copilot or any other AI tools
Scrum Master certification a plus

Responsibilities

Build meaningful relationships with squad members and resolve issues leveraging rapport and trust.
Act as an enthusiastic change agent and peer, embracing change to drive continuous learning and process improvements.
Seek and act on feedback to bring about positive changes.
Understand squad capacity and impediments, working to create a team culture that values sustainable execution.
Coach the squad to provide input for decision-making to achieve common goals.
Identify and resolve mindset impediments as they arise.
Coach squads with knowledge and expertise, encouraging experimentation for self-sufficiency.
Provide role-based coaching and facilitate coaching sessions with the squad.
Coach the squad to consider how squad/product vision affects other interacting squads.
Create a safe environment for all ceremonies to encourage active participation.
Facilitate and mediate conflicts within the squad.
Understand Agile and relevant frameworks (e.g., Scrum) to maximize squad success.
Possess a comprehensive understanding of Agile tools, techniques, principles, and values, and apply this knowledge to the squad.
Coach Product Owners and squads to maintain a healthy and prioritized backlog with refined user stories.
Balance delivery timeframes and continuous iteration to ensure customer feedback is incorporated.
Ensure accurate and transparent communications to stakeholders with concise metrics and updates on progress, risks, and impediments.
Support the Product Owner on release planning.
Coordinate the movement of code between Development, Testing, UAT, and Production environments, including all related planning, resourcing, and scheduling activities.
Participate in Scrum of Scrums meetings to ensure alignment on priorities, dependencies, and timelines.