Scrum Master

HR Strategic Solutions

Scrum Master facilitating Agile teams for high-value product delivery in a hybrid work environment. Supporting Scrum events and promoting collaboration and continuous improvement.

Posted 4/26/2026full-timeSan Jose • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Facilitate Scrum Events: Organize and lead Scrum ceremonies, including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Sprint Retrospectives. Ensure these meetings are effective and time-boxed.
Coach and Guide the Team: Support and empower the development team, helping them understand and implement Agile values, principles, and Scrum practices. Foster a self-organizing and cross-functional team culture.
Remove Impediments: Identify and eliminate obstacles or blockers that hinder the team's progress. Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve issues outside the team's control.
Maintain Scrum Artifacts: Ensure that Scrum artifacts, such as the Product Backlog, Sprint Backlog, and Burndown charts, are transparent and up-to-date.
Promote Collaboration: Encourage effective communication and collaboration between team members, Product Owner, and stakeholders.
Facilitate Decision-Making: Facilitate decision-making processes, helping the team reach consensus when needed.
Protect the Team: Act as a shield for the team, preventing external disruptions during the Sprint to maintain focus and productivity.
Continuous Improvement: Foster a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging the team to regularly inspect and adapt their processes for better efficiency.
Track and Monitor Progress: Use appropriate metrics and tools to monitor team progress and identify areas for improvement.
Facilitate Team Empowerment: Encourage the team to self-organize and make decisions collaboratively.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Understanding of Software Development processes and continuous delivery.
Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent Agile certifications preferred.
Experienced with Agile Frameworks - (SCRUM, Kanban, SAFE…) and Agile planning tools such as Jira and Confluence.
Proven experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach, guiding teams in Agile methodologies.
Strong knowledge of Agile principles, values, and Scrum practices.
Ability to identify and remove impediments while promoting continuous improvement.
Ability to work with diverse teams and adapt to changing environments.
Significant experience working in a technical environment with cross functional teams.
Ability to communicate with individuals from both technical and non-technical backgrounds and present content in a meaningful, clear and concise way.
Significant experience of facilitating all scrum ceremonies impeccably while adapting them to meet organizational and team needs appropriately.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary.
Comprehensive benefits package.
Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
A dynamic, supportive work environment with a team-oriented culture.

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Hard Skills & Tools

ScrumAgile methodologiesSoftware Development processesContinuous deliveryAgile planning toolsJiraConfluenceScrum ceremoniesMetricsBurndown charts

Soft Skills

CoachingTeam empowermentCollaborationCommunicationProblem-solvingFacilitationAdaptabilityContinuous improvementDecision-makingConflict resolution

Certifications

Certified Scrum Master (CSM)Agile certifications