Onsite Agile Scrum Master & Coach (Lincoln)

TALENT Software Services; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

TALENT Software Services in Lincoln, NE is seeking an experienced Scrum Master to coach agile teams (Scrum/Kanban). Local onsite candidates are preferred.

The role emphasizes facilitation, removing impediments, and guiding teams toward higher maturity and predictable delivery within sprints and PI planning. Responsibilities include leading ceremonies, maintaining healthy backlogs, writing clear acceptance criteria, and using Jira to measure key metrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or information technology.
• Scrum Master Certification required.
• Proven Scrum Master or Agile Coach for software development teams.
• Working knowledge of Kanban and Lean practices.
• Experience with Agile project management tools and methodologies.
• Strong facilitation and communication skills.
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies and PI planning activities.
• Lead servant-leader teams to high performance and trust.
• Maintain healthy backlogs with clear priorities.
• Coach team in refining backlog and writing clear acceptance criteria.
• Ensure delivery aligns with sprint goals and timelines.
• Remove impediments and coordinate with leadership on dependencies.
• Leverage metrics to inform decisions and drive improvements.
• Promote continuous improvement and Agile best practices.
• Foster collaboration and a positive, productive work environment.

Skills

Facilitation

Leadership

Agile Coaching

Scrum Master Experience

Kanban Knowledge

Lean Knowledge

Communication

Adaptability

Problem Solving

Jira Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Technology

Scrum Master Certification

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

TALENT Software Services in Lincoln, NE is seeking an experienced Scrum Master to coach agile teams (Scrum/Kanban). Local onsite candidates are preferred.

The role emphasizes facilitation, removing impediments, and guiding teams toward higher maturity and predictable delivery within sprints and PI planning. Responsibilities include leading ceremonies, maintaining healthy backlogs, writing clear acceptance criteria, and using Jira to measure key metrics.