Agile Scrum Master

Compunnel, Inc.; Alabama; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking an experienced Agile Scrum Master in Alabama to lead and coach software development teams. The role involves facilitating Scrum ceremonies and driving continuous improvement. Candidates should have over 6 years of experience in Agile environments with strong facilitation and coaching skills. Familiarity with tools like Jira and Agile certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience as a Scrum Master in IT software development projects.
• Strong understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban; SAFe preferred).
• Proven success in delivering software projects in fast-paced environments.
• Experience coaching teams and individuals on Agile principles.
• Ability to manage multiple teams and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and mentor multiple Scrum teams to deliver software products efficiently and effectively.
• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.
• Remove impediments and resolve team conflicts to ensure smooth progress and delivery.
• Collaborate with Product Owners to groom backlogs, define user stories, and prioritize work.
• Drive continuous improvement by assessing team performance and implementing Agile best practices.

Skills

Leading Scrum teams

Facilitation skills

Agile coaching

Communication

Conflict resolution

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Rally

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Agile Scrum Master to lead and coach software development teams in delivering high-quality solutions.

The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of experience in Agile environments, with a strong focus on Scrum practices.

This role requires a servant-leader mindset, excellent facilitation skills, and the ability to foster continuous improvement across teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and mentor multiple Scrum teams to deliver software products efficiently and effectively.
• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.
• Remove impediments and resolve team conflicts to ensure smooth progress and delivery.
• Collaborate with Product Owners to groom backlogs, define user stories, and prioritize work.
• Drive continuous improvement by assessing team performance and implementing Agile best practices.
• Ensure adherence to Agile principles and organizational policies.
• Work cross-functionally with developers, QA, business analysts, and stakeholders to maintain alignment and transparency.
• Track and communicate team metrics and progress to leadership.
• Promote a culture of collaboration, transparency, and learning.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience as a Scrum Master in IT software development projects.
• Strong understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban; SAFe preferred).
• Proven success in delivering software projects in fast-paced environments.
• Experience coaching teams and individuals on Agile principles.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple teams and priorities.
• Experience with Agile project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Rally).
• Agile certifications (CSM, PSM, or SAFe Scrum Master) preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in scaled Agile environments.
• Background in software development or QA.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Ability to work effectively in remote or distributed team setups.