Job: Senior Scrum Master
Location: Atlanta, GA (Onsite)
Job Type: Contract
Interview Process: In-person interview at Atlanta, GA
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Scrum Master with a minimum of 8 years in Agile environments and PSM certification (Scrum.org). You will be responsible for leading one or more Scrum teams, facilitating Agile ceremonies, coaching team members, and removing impediments to ensure smooth delivery of high-quality software products. The ideal candidate is a servant leader with deep knowledge of Agile principles, strong facilitation skills, and a track record of driving continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
• Serve as Scrum Master for one or more Agile teams, facilitating all Scrum events (Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Reviews, Retrospectives, etc.).
• Guide teams on Agile/Scrum practices and values, ensuring adherence to Agile principles.
• Act as a coach and mentor for Agile team members and stakeholders to improve Agile adoption.
• Collaborate with Product Owners to ensure a well-groomed, prioritized backlog and clear understanding of goals.
• Identify and remove impediments to team progress, escalating where necessary.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and accountability.
• Work with other Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches to promote alignment across teams and departments.
• Track and report team performance metrics (e.g., velocity, burndown charts) to stakeholders.
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions as needed to drive Agile maturity.
Required Qualifications
• 8+ years of experience in a Scrum Master or Agile Coach role.
• PSM I or higher certification (Scrum.org) is mandatory (PSM II or III preferred).
• Proven track record of successfully delivering projects using Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Strong understanding of Agile principles, the Scrum Guide, and software development life cycles.
• Experience working with distributed, cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent facilitation, conflict resolution, and communication skills.
• Proficient with Agile tools like Jira, Confluence, Rally, VersionOne, or similar.
• Familiarity with scaling Agile frameworks is a plus (SAFe, LeSS, Nexus, etc.).
Preferred Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in large-scale digital transformation or Agile at scale.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Additional Agile certifications (e.g., SAFe Scrum Master, PMI-ACP, ICAgile) are a plus.
• Exposure to Lean, Kanban, XP, or other Agile frameworks.
Pratik Kumar | Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
Amaze Systems Inc
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