The Hartford

Senior Scrum Master

The Hartford

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Hartford • Connecticut, North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $108,800 - $163,200 per year

Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

SDLC

About the role

  • Facilitate and support two Scrum Teams by fostering Agile values and practices, while bringing hands-on experience with AI-assisted development tools.
  • Ensure team adherence to Agile principles and provide coaching on executing the Scrum framework.
  • Organize and facilitate ceremonies, identify improvement opportunities, and track team progress.
  • Remove impediments to progress and protect the team from outside influences.
  • Partner with the Product Owner to prioritize backlog items based on business value.
  • Facilitate daily stand-up meetings, demos, and decision-making processes.

Requirements

  • Expertise in Agile Methodologies: Deep understanding of Agile frameworks including Scrum, Kanban, and Extreme Programming (XP), with practical experience in implementing Agile at scale.
  • Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) Proficiency: Strong grasp of iterative and incremental development models, with hands-on experience in Agile-aligned SDLC practices.
  • Advanced Agile Practices: Proficient in Agile techniques such as writing and refining User Stories, implementing Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD), and applying Test-Driven Development (TDD) principles.
  • AI Risk Management: Capable of identifying and mitigating risks in AI-generated outputs, including algorithmic bias, data drift, and model explainability.
  • Generative AI Tool Proficiency: Hands-on experience with AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, and integration of generative AI into software engineering workflows.
  • Continuous AI Learning: Commitment to staying current with advancements in generative AI, including LLM capabilities, prompt engineering, and emerging best practices.
  • Resource Planning and Capacity Management: Skilled in forecasting team capacity, aligning resource supply with project demand, and optimizing workforce allocation using Agile planning tools.
  • Stakeholder Communication and Agile Coaching: Demonstrated ability to facilitate cross-functional collaboration, provide Agile coaching, and drive cultural transformation through consultative engagement.
  • Data-Driven Decision Making: Strong analytical and quantitative skills for interpreting metrics, KPIs, and performance data to inform strategic decisions.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Proven ability to build and sustain partnerships across business units, technical teams, and leadership layers.
  • Strategic and Business Acumen: Ability to align Agile delivery with business goals, ensuring value-driven outcomes and continuous improvement.
Benefits
  • Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses
  • long-term incentives
  • on-the-spot recognition

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
Agile MethodologiesScrumKanbanExtreme Programming (XP)Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)Test-Driven Development (TDD)AI Risk ManagementGenerative AI Tool ProficiencyData-Driven Decision Making
Soft skills
Stakeholder CommunicationAgile CoachingCross-Functional CollaborationStrategic and Business AcumenResource PlanningCapacity ManagementAnalytical SkillsInterpersonal SkillsFacilitation SkillsCultural Transformation