Systems Engineer - Scrum Master
About The Position
Nightwing is seeking an experienced Scrum Master to support a software development team working under Scrum Agile with a two-week sprint cadence. The role facilitates Agile ceremonies, manages the team’s Jira board and workflow, and helps keep the team focused, aligned, and continuously improving. It also includes light technical responsibilities supporting systems engineering needs, such as coordinating server certifications and performing basic AWS-related activities. The Scrum Master will conduct product demonstrations for stakeholders and assist with manual feature testing to support functionality and user readiness.
Requirements
- Active TS/SCI clearance with full-scope polygraph.
- Professional experience serving as a Scrum Master for a technical development team.
- Strong understanding of Scrum Agile practices, frameworks, and ceremonies.
- Hands-on experience with Jira for task, workflow, and sprint management.
- Ability to perform basic technical tasks, including server certification coordination and light AWS work.
- Strong communication, facilitation, and problem-solving skills.
Nice To Haves
- Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM, or equivalent).
- Experience supporting systems engineering or DevOps-related activities.
- Familiarity with manual testing practices and demonstration delivery.
- Experience in mission-focused or secure environments.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
- Manage and maintain the team’s Jira board, ensuring tasks are tracked, organized, and updated throughout each sprint.
- Partner with the Product Owner to maintain a clear and actionable product backlog.
- Identify and help remove impediments for the team.
- Coach team members in Agile principles and foster continuous improvement.
- Track and communicate sprint progress and key metrics to stakeholders.
- Perform light systems engineering tasks, including coordinating server certifications and executing basic AWS-related activities.
- Conduct product demonstrations for stakeholders.
- Assist with manual testing of features to ensure functionality and user readiness.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- 401k plan
- PTO
- Holidays
- Additional insurances
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
