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TransCore · 17 hours ago

Senior Scrum Master

TransCore, a subsidiary of ST Engineering, is seeking an experienced Senior Scrum Master to join their Software Development team. In this role, you will lead and optimize the Agile delivery process across multiple teams, focusing on enhancing delivery excellence and Agile maturity within the organization.

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Responsibilities

Lead Agile delivery for 6-8 Scrum teams across lane systems, Infinity UI/services, MPS/Host pipelines, OCR/ML workflows, and deployment readiness
Coach and mentor other Scrum Masters if added in the future, providing guidance, training, and feedback to elevate overall Agile maturity
Ensure consistent application of Agile principles across teams and alignment with TransCore’s engineering model
Recommend and guide adoption of better/best practices when appropriate
Initial focus is to partner with R&D leadership to align sprint execution with enterprise goals such as:
Platform modernization
Shift to containerized and cloud-ready services
Audit automation and ML model lifecycle improvements
Infinity ecosystem enhancements
Manage cross-team coordination for features that span multiple tiers and technologies (Lane → MPS → Host → Cloud Services)
Remove systemic impediments impacting engineering velocity and quality
Work directly with:
DevOps/Infrastructure (CI/CD, VM images, Linux/Windows alignment)
Architecture (platform strategy, service modernization)
Hardware Engineering (controller firmware, ATD/AVI integrations)
Field Deployment (baseline loads, parameter packages)
Vendor teams and DOT/state stakeholders
Anticipate risks early, escalate appropriately, and help eliminate recurring bottlenecks
Influence backlog structure and flow—not just facilitate it
Partner with Project Teams, Product Owners to ensure:
Clarified priorities across teams
Features broken down into incremental deliverables spanning complex systems
Acceptance criteria reflect real-world scenarios
Roadmaps are realistic and aligned with engineering capabilities
Lead organization-wide improvement initiatives:
CI/CD optimization
Reduction of cross-tier defects
Increased automation (functional, integration, synthetic lane tests)
More efficient regression cycles (especially for AI/ML model updates)
Better SME knowledge capture and parameter management
Establish repeatable frameworks for retrospectives, metrics, and disciplined execution
Facilitate alignment between Product, R&D, PMO, Deployment, QC/QA, and Field Services
Improve transparency around sprint goals, risks, dependencies, and release readiness
Act as a trusted advisor to engineering leadership regarding delivery health
Develop engineering teams into highly accountable, predictable units capable of:
Independent decision-making
Managing cross-tier dependencies
Early risk identification
Stable sprint commitments
Reduce team reliance on escalation and external intervention
Lead Agile maturity efforts across R&D and Deployment
Mentor teams through:
Cloud-native adoption
Containerization workflows
DevOps maturity assessments
ML/AI lifecycle integration
Help establish a culture of transparency, lean thinking, continuous learning, and experimentation

Qualification

Agile transformationScrum Master experienceDevOps practicesCoaching teamsAI/ML pipelinesContainerizationCI/CD pipelinesCommunication skillsTransportation systems experienceAgile certificationsConflict-resolution skills

Required

A BS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
5+ years of experience as a Scrum Master, Agile Coach, or similar role
Demonstrated experience coaching teams at scale and mentoring other Scrum Masters
Proven success driving Agile transformation in complex, multi-tier technical environments
Strong understanding of DevOps practices and modern software delivery models
Exceptional communication, facilitation, and conflict-resolution skills
Deep experience removing systemic impediments in matrixed organizations

Preferred

Experience in transportation systems, tolling, or other mission-critical hardware/software ecosystems
Exposure to .NET, SQL Server, Angular, Docker/containers, CI/CD pipelines, Linux/Windows admin basics
Experience supporting AI/ML pipelines and model deployment cycles
Background interacting with hardware engineering, field deployment teams, or large public-sector programs
Agile certifications such as PSM-II, PSM-III, CSP-SM, or PMI-ACP

Company

TransCore

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Transcore is a transportation service provider that develops solutions for open road tolling.

H1B Sponsorship

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2025 (2)
2024 (5)
2023 (5)
2022 (4)
2021 (1)
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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
2021-09-03Acquired
2012-07-13Grant

Leadership Team

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Whitt Hall
President & Chief Executive Officer
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Gary Bucciarelli
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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