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Scrum Master – Qualifications & Experience US Citizens or GC Holders only Must be on our W2- no C2C Direct - Hire Local candidates only Onsite- 4-5 days per week Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in a technical, business, or related field, or equivalent professional experience. • 5+ years working in Agile software development environments. • 3+ years serving as a Scrum Master, Agile Coach, Delivery Lead, or similar role supporting software engineering teams. • Deep, practical understanding of Scrum, Kanban, and iterative delivery models , including when and how to adapt frameworks to fit real-world constraints. • Proven experience partnering with senior engineers, architects, and product leaders to deliver complex software solutions. • Strong facilitation, communication, and conflict-resolution skills, with the ability to guide discussions toward outcomes and decisions. • Comfortable operating in ambiguous environments , exercising sound judgment without relying on top-down direction. • Hands-on experience with Agile tooling such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar platforms (tool proficiency is secondary to driving outcomes). • Demonstrated ability to analyze delivery metrics (e.g., velocity, burn-downs, flow metrics) and use them to drive continuous improvement. • Strong servant-leadership mindset with the ability to protect teams, remove impediments, and foster self-organization. Preferred / Nice-to-Have Qualifications • Exposure to enterprise-scale software , SaaS platforms, or complex, multi-system environments. • Background in software development, testing, or engineering disciplines. • Experience coordinating across multiple teams or managing external dependencies. • Familiarity with test-driven development, CI/CD practices, and modern software quality principles. • Scrum Master or Agile certification (CSM, PSM, SAFe, etc.) preferred, but not a substitute for demonstrated, real-world experience . Key Competencies • Strong understanding of emergent requirements , backlog refinement, and iterative product discovery. • Ability to coach teams and product owners on Agile principles while maintaining a healthy balance between delivery, quality, and sustainability. • Proven capability to lead teams toward continuous improvement and predictable delivery . • Situational awareness to know when to coach, when to facilitate, and when to challenge. • Professional, collaborative approach to conflict resolution with a focus on trust, transparency, and win-win outcomes. • Enthusiastic, positive influencer who empowers teams and contributes to a strong team culture.

Requirements

Must-haves

Scrum Master – Qualifications & Experience
US Citizens or GC Holders only
Must be on our W2- no C2C
Direct - Hire
Local candidates only
Onsite- 4-5 days per week
Bachelor’s degree in a technical, business, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
5+ years working in Agile software development environments.
3+ years serving as a Scrum Master, Agile Coach, Delivery Lead, or similar role supporting software engineering teams.
Deep, practical understanding of Scrum, Kanban, and iterative delivery models , including when and how to adapt frameworks to fit real-world constraints.
Proven experience partnering with senior engineers, architects, and product leaders to deliver complex software solutions.
Strong facilitation, communication, and conflict-resolution skills, with the ability to guide discussions toward outcomes and decisions.
Comfortable operating in ambiguous environments , exercising sound judgment without relying on top-down direction.
Hands-on experience with Agile tooling such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar platforms (tool proficiency is secondary to driving outcomes).
Demonstrated ability to analyze delivery metrics (e.g., velocity, burn-downs, flow metrics) and use them to drive continuous improvement.
Strong servant-leadership mindset with the ability to protect teams, remove impediments, and foster self-organization.
Exposure to enterprise-scale software , SaaS platforms, or complex, multi-system environments.
Background in software development, testing, or engineering disciplines.
Experience coordinating across multiple teams or managing external dependencies.
Familiarity with test-driven development, CI/CD practices, and modern software quality principles.
Key Competencies
Strong understanding of emergent requirements , backlog refinement, and iterative product discovery.

Nice-to-haves

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Qualifications
Scrum Master or Agile certification (CSM, PSM, SAFe, etc.) preferred, but not a substitute for demonstrated, real-world experience .

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