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JSR Tech Consulting · 5 days ago

Scrum master

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$55/hr - $60/hr

10+ years exp

JSR Tech Consulting is seeking an experienced Scrum Master to manage the dynamics of a fast-paced environment. The role involves collaborating with Product Owners, Tech Leads, and Architecture teams to deliver complex cross-functional projects while guiding teams in Agile/Scrum practices.

Information ServicesInformation Technology

Responsibilities

Guide teams and stakeholders on implementing Agile/Scrum practices and values to deliver customer value

Coach teams on maximizing the benefits of self-organization and autonomy

Help teams navigate and fill intentional gaps in Agile/Scrum frameworks

Assess team Scrum maturity and provide coaching to achieve higher maturity levels at a sustainable pace

Identify and remove impediments, or guide teams to resolve blockers by connecting with appropriate stakeholders

Foster a trusting, safe environment that encourages open problem-solving without blame or judgment

Facilitate work completion through collaboration rather than task assignment or directive management

Lead facilitation of discussions, decision-making processes, and conflict resolution

Improve internal and external communication, transparency, and information sharing

Support and coach Product Owners on backlog grooming and maintenance

Apply servant leadership principles and lead by example

Drive software development activities to meet project schedules and timelines

Provide regular status reporting to leadership, proactively identifying risks to budget and timeline

Qualification

Scrum Master experienceAgile methodologiesJIRA proficiencyServant leadershipAgile engineering practicesConflict resolutionContinuous improvementMarketing TechnologiesAgile frameworksTechnical knowledgeCommunication skillsCollaboration skillsProject management

Required

10+ years of professional experience, including 5+ years in Scrum Master role

Proven experience managing mission-critical applications in agile environments

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with engineers, cross-functional teams, and business partners

Deep understanding of servant leadership, facilitation, situational awareness, conflict resolution, continuous improvement, empowerment, and transparency

Knowledge of Scrum patterns and techniques including Burndown charts, Retrospective formats, and defect management

Expert-level proficiency in JIRA

Familiarity with additional Agile frameworks: XP, Kanban, Crystal, FDD, JIRA Align

Experience with Agile engineering practices: User Stories, ATDD, TDD, Continuous Integration, Continuous Testing, Pair Programming, Automated Testing, Agile Games

Working knowledge of technologies used by development teams

3+ years managing projects in Marketing Technologies utilizing Content Management Systems and Marketing Automation Platforms