Scrum Master

We are seeking a Scrum Master for a contract position (6+ months) based remotely in the United States. In this role, you will facilitate agile ceremonies, remove impediments, and coach the team to deliver effectively.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate daily standups, sprint planning sessions, sprint reviews, and retrospectives to keep the team aligned and focused.
• Identify and remove blockers that prevent team members from progressing on their work (e.g., access issues, missing requirements, cross-team dependencies).
• Shield the development team from external distractions and unplanned work requests.
• Maintain and keep Jira or Azure DevOps boards current and organized.
• Track team velocity and help forecast realistic delivery timelines.
• Coach the team and Product Owner on writing clear, well-defined work items.

Qualifications

• Required
• Experience facilitating agile ceremonies (standups, sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives).
• Experience removing impediments and supporting team productivity.
• Familiarity with Jira or Azure DevOps.
• Ability to coach teams and stakeholders on agile practices.