Release Train Engineer & Agile Scrum Master

BCforward

Charlotte (NC)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 170,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

BCforward is seeking a Release Train Engineer / Agile Scrum Master to join our team in Charlotte, NC on a 12-month contract. The role focuses on agile delivery, Scrum and Kanban practices, and driving continuous improvement across distributed teams.

You will facilitate ceremonies, maintain flow with Jira/Jira Align, and partner with Product Owners to maintain a groomed backlog while removing impediments and coaching teams toward higher predictability and efficiency.

Qualifications

Strong knowledge of Agile/Scrum ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, and Retrospectives.
Proficiency with Jira for backlog management, dashboards, and metrics tracking.
Understanding of DevOps fundamentals, quality practices, and Definition of Done.
Ability to leverage flow metrics such as cycle time, WIP, throughput, and predictability to drive improvements.
Strong communication and facilitation skills across cross-functional teams.
Servant leadership mindset with a focus on coaching and impediment removal.
Problem-solving ability, adaptability, and stakeholder management skills.
Experience with executive status reporting using PowerPoint and Excel.
Leadership and coaching experience across distributed teams.
Familiarity with Jira / Jira Align and enterprise release processes.

Responsibilities

Facilitate daily team alignment through stand-ups to surface progress, risks, and blockers.
Maintain delivery flow using Scrum or Kanban, monitoring WIP limits and cycle time.
Partner with the Product Owner to keep a clear, prioritized, and groomed backlog.
Remove impediments by coordinating with cross-functional teams, leadership, and support groups.
Coach teams on Agile practices to improve predictability and efficiency.
Maintain transparency through clean boards, dashboards, and proactive stakeholder communication.
Drive continuous improvement through feedback loops and retrospectives.