Job Description

Description:

We're looking for a Scrum Master to coach and enable one to two cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software iteratively. You will cultivate a culture of continuous improvement, remove impediments, and strengthen agile maturity across the organization.

Responsibilities

Coach teams on Agile principles and Scrum practices to improve velocity, quality, and predictability Facilitate ceremonies: Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Backlog Refinement, Sprint Review, and Retrospective Partner with the Product Owner on backlog health, prioritization, and clear acceptance criteria Track and communicate team metrics such as throughput, cycle time, and sprint goal attainment Proactively identify and remove impediments, escalating when needed Drive continuous improvement through data-driven experiments and actionable retrospectives Coordinate dependencies and cross-team collaboration in a scaled environment Promote technical excellence with Engineering, QA, and DevOps Safeguard sprint focus and manage scope changes Support release planning, risk management, and stakeholder communication

Requirements:
4-8 years of total experience with 2-5 years as a dedicated Scrum Master Strong understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) and scaling approaches (SAFe, LeSS, or Scrum@Scale) Hands-on experience facilitating Scrum events and coaching teams Proficiency with Agile tooling such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and stakeholder management skills Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience

Nice to Have

Certification: CSM, PSM I/II, SAFe SSM, or equivalent Experience with distributed teams and product delivery across time zones Familiarity with CI/CD, DevOps practices, and test automation Domain knowledge in your industry or product area

Working Hours

Core hours aligned to IST with occasional overlap with US or EU time zones for cross-team collaboration

Tools and Tech

Jira or Azure DevOps Confluence or Notion for documentation Git-based source control, CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Azure DevOps)

What You'll Bring

A facilitative, outcomes-focused approach that empowers teams Skill in data-informed decision-making and continuous improvement Empathy, strong facilitation, and a bias toward action

Benefits

Competitive salary and performance incentives Health insurance and wellness benefits Learning and certification support * Flexible work arrangements