Scrum Master

TEKsystems; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life Insurance

Short/long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking an Agile Scrum Master to coach teams and ensure adherence to Scrum theory and practices. You will facilitate all Scrum ceremonies, support cross-functional collaboration, and help remove impediments in a hybrid Charlotte, NC role.

With 5+ years of experience, you will leverage Jira for issue tracking, drive agile transformations, and partner with stakeholders to deliver business outcomes in BAU and strategic projects. TEKsystems offers a robust benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as Agile Scrum Master.
• 5+ years working with Jira Issue and Project Tracking Software.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Business, IT, or related field.
• Knowledge of Lean-Agile SDLC processes and management-level education.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Coach Scrum teams to achieve high performance and self-organization.
• Facilitate Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, and Retrospective.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to drive decision making and project alignment.
• Resolve impediments and promote agile practices across the organization.
• Support BAU work and key corporate initiatives.

Skills

Scrum

Agile

Jira

User stories

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Business, Information Technology or Similar

Tools

Jira

Job description

Description

• Gets team to a high performing level by recognizing areas of strength and improvement and employing appropriate coaching and development techniques.
• Responsible for ensuring Scrum is understood and the team adheres to Scrum theory, practice, and guidelines.
• Coaches the Scrum team in self-organization, cross-functional skillset, domain knowledge and communicates effectively, both internally and externally working within the Scrum team.
• Works with Scrum Team, as well as internal and external stakeholders, to influence and drive decision making and support organizational project or product teams.
• Resolves team impediments with other Scrum Masters to increase the effectiveness of the application of Scrum in the organization.
• Works with Agile coaches and other Scrum Masters to grow within the role.
• Contributes to the advancement and improvement of Agile practices within the organization.
• Facilitates and supports all scrum events: Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, and Sprint Retrospective.
• Acts as a leader who coaches and supports Agile teams assigned to mainly Business as Usual (BAU) work and to a lesser degree, important department initiatives and applicable portions of corporate projects and initiatives. Primary Skill: Agile Scrum Master Secondary Skill: Agile tools (Jira) Tertiary Skill: Agile Coach Required Qualifications * 5+ years of experience as Agile Scrum Master * 5+ Work experience with JIRA Issue and Project Tracking Software Desired Qualifications 5+ Work experience on large and complex projects Agile coaching experience Bachelors Degree or higher in Business, Information Technology or Similar. Working knowledge of Lean Agile SDLC processes and deliverables Working knowledge Application Lifecycle Management Experience in education at all levels of management within the agile framework (portfolio, program, team) Excellent analysis and troubleshooting skills Process and detailed oriented Willingness to be accountable for meeting all deliverable dates for task assignments. Ability to foster strong collaboration among team members and help team solve problems Self-motivation, self-direction, organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex fast paced environment without sacrificing quality or timelines.

Skills

Scrum, Agile, Jira, User stories, Agile methodology

Top Skills Details

Scrum,Agile,Jira,User stories

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Scrum

Experience Level

Expert Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Charlotte, NC.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75.00 - $75.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Charlotte,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 3, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems And TEKsystems Global Services

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.