Scrum Master

Avum Inc.; Agoura Hills (CA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k)

PTO

Education reimbursement

Certification reimbursement

Job summary

Avum Inc. is seeking a skilled Scrum Master to facilitate Agile delivery for assigned development and QA teams. In this role, you'll lead Scrum ceremonies, remove impediments, and ensure teams consistently deliver value through each sprint.

With a salary range of $95,000 to $135,000 annually, this position offers a hybrid work environment with comprehensive benefits, including medical, 401(k), and education reimbursement.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Scrum Master.
• CSM or PSM certification.
• Ability to obtain active Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead Scrum ceremonies (sprint planning, daily standup, sprint review, retrospective).
• Coordinate with Release Manager on release scoping and deployment readiness.
• Track and report on sprint metrics, velocity, and team health.

Skills

Scrum Master experience

Agile principles

JIRA proficiency

Confluence proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Facilitates Agile delivery for assigned development and QA teams. Leads Scrum ceremonies, removes impediments, coordinates with Release Management, and ensures teams deliver value consistently through each sprint.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Scrum ceremonies (sprint planning, daily standup, sprint review, retrospective) for assigned teams
• Coordinate with Release Manager on release scoping and deployment readiness
• Track and report on sprint metrics, velocity, and team health
• Remove impediments and facilitate cross-team dependencies
• Coach team members on Agile principles and self-organization
• Manage JIRA backlog and sprint boards
• Coordinate with government testers on acceptance testing and feedback

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $95,000 – $135,000 annually, with a target midpoint of $115,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, certifications, and geographic location. Avum offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical (Cigna), dental and vision (Principal), 401(k), PTO, education reimbursement, and certification reimbursement.

• Hybrid/remote work environment with potential on-site requirements based on contract needs
• Security clearance: Active Secret clearance required or ability to obtain
• Background investigation required

Avum, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law. Avum is committed to compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, and maintains an active affirmative action plan.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field
• 3+ years of experience as a Scrum Master
• CSM or PSM certification
• Proficiency with JIRA and Confluence

Preferred Qualifications

• SAFe Scrum Master or PMI-ACP
• Technical background in software development
• Experience in government/DoD Agile environments
• Experience coordinating distributed teams