Junior Scrum Master

GuruSchools; New Johnsonville (TN); Remote; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free accommodation

Job summary

GuruSchools LLP is seeking a Junior Scrum Master to join our remote team. This entry-level role focuses on Agile project management, Scrum ceremonies, and continuous improvement while working on real-world projects with experienced professionals.

Ideal candidates have 0–2 years of experience, a foundational understanding of Agile methodologies, and strong communication skills. The position is full-time with remote work options and provides structured training and career support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.
• Basic understanding of Agile methodologies and Scrum ceremonies.
• Familiarity with Jira/Confluence for project tracking.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate daily Scrum meetings and team discussions.
• Support sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Help teams follow Agile and Scrum practices.
• Track sprint progress using Jira and update project status.
• Coordinate with Product Owners, developers, and QA teams.
• Identify and communicate blockers and risks.
• Maintain Scrum documentation and sprint boards.
• Support backlog refinement and task prioritization.
• Encourage team collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Prepare project updates and reports.

Skills

Agile Scrum basics

Jira/Confluence

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication skills

Backlog management

Stakeholder coordination

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering/Business

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Position: Junior Scrum Master
Location: New Johnsonville, TN
Experience: 0–2 Years
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Mode: Remote (Work From Home)

We provide structured training, hands-on project experience, interview preparation, and ongoing career support to help you build a successful career in Agile Project Management and Scrum. Free accommodation is provided for eligible employees.

Role Overview

We are seeking motivated recent graduates and entry-level professionals with 0–2 years of experience to join our Agile project management team. Candidates should have an interest in Agile methodologies, Scrum practices, team collaboration, project coordination, and continuous improvement.

This opportunity provides practical exposure to Scrum frameworks, Agile methodologies, sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, retrospectives, Jira, Confluence, and project management tools while working alongside experienced professionals on real-world projects.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in facilitating daily Scrum meetings and team discussions.

Support sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospective meetings.

Help teams follow Agile and Scrum practices.

Track sprint progress and update project status using Jira.

Coordinate with Product Owners, developers, and QA teams.

Identify and communicate project blockers and challenges.

Assist in maintaining sprint boards and Agile documentation.

Support backlog refinement and task prioritization.

Encourage team collaboration and continuous improvement.

Prepare project updates and maintain Scrum-related documentation.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.

Basic understanding of Agile methodologies and Scrum framework.

Knowledge of Scrum ceremonies and sprint management.

Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, or similar project management tools.

Understanding of product backlogs, user stories, and sprint boards.

Basic knowledge of project coordination and team collaboration.

Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Good verbal and written communication skills.

Willingness to learn Agile practices and project management tools.