Scrum Master IV

Scrum Master IV

Location: Remote / Hybrid (as applicable)
Duration: Long-Term Contract

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master IV to support a high-performing software engineering team delivering complex modernization and enterprise integration initiatives. The ideal candidate will be a strong Agile leader who can drive delivery excellence, remove impediments, manage dependencies, and coach teams toward continuous improvement and predictable outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Partner closely with Product Owners to maintain a healthy, prioritized backlog aligned with business objectives.
• Remove obstacles and manage cross-functional dependencies to ensure smooth delivery.
• Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Coach team members and stakeholders on Agile, Scrum, Kanban, estimation techniques, and delivery best practices.
• Coordinate across engineering, architecture, QA, DevOps, business, and support teams.
• Protect the team from scope creep and external disruptions while maintaining focus on sprint goals.
• Monitor and analyze Agile metrics such as velocity, cycle time, throughput, and predictability.
• Support release planning, risk management, and communication across multiple workstreams.
• Promote engineering excellence through adherence to Definition of Done, technical debt visibility, and quality-focused delivery practices.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Scrum Master, Agile Coach, or Delivery Lead supporting software engineering teams.
• Strong experience working in complex technical environments, including modernization, enterprise integration, or distributed systems.
• Deep understanding of Agile frameworks and methodologies including Scrum, Kanban, and XP.
• Experience coordinating across architecture, QA, DevOps, and engineering teams.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, stakeholder management, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Proven ability to coach teams and stakeholders at varying levels of Agile maturity.
• Hands-on experience with Agile management tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, Rally, or similar platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting large-scale modernization or digital transformation initiatives.
• Exposure to enterprise integration, legacy system modernization, or distributed application environments.
• Strong understanding of Agile metrics and continuous improvement practices.