Scrum Master

EPAM Systems; McLean (VA); Remote; USD 128,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision

HSA

FSA

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

LinkedIn Learning

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Employee Discounts

Stock Purchase Plan

Annual Bonus Program

Long-Term Incentive

Job summary

EPAM Systems, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Agile Scrum Master to guide high-performing engineering teams in a fast-paced software environment.

The role emphasizes delivering business value through SAFe and Agile practices, removing blockers, and coordinating across teams. You will collaborate with Product Owners, Release Train Engineers, and other Scrum Masters to plan work, track dependencies, and foster transparency.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as a Scrum Master in software development.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and coaching skills.
• Experience with SAFe frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Scrum ceremonies including PI Planning and Sprint Planning.
• Manage cross-team dependencies and risks across multiple teams.
• Collaborate with Product Owners and RTEs to align on user stories.
• Remove blockers and drive continuous improvement.
• Analyze sprint metrics to steer risks and corrective actions.
• Coach teams on Agile practices to maximize value.
• Improve transparency and stakeholder communication.
• Evaluate ART practices and implement process improvements.

Skills

SAFe experience

Facilitation

Coaching

Communication

Conflict resolution

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Jira

APIs

AI Foundations

Job description

We are looking for a dedicated and proactive Agile Scrum Master to join our fast-paced software development environment. In this role, you will guide and coach high-performing engineering teams to deliver exceptional quality and business value using Agile and Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) principles.

If you are a facilitator who excels at removing blockers, managing cross-team dependencies, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and transparency, we would love to connect with you.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage key Scrum ceremonies, including PI Planning, Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Backlog Refinement, Sprint Reviews, Demos, and Retrospectives
• Participate in Scrum of Scrums and PO Sync-ups to proactively highlight risks, track dependencies across multiple teams, and collaborate with other Scrum Masters to resolve them
• Work closely with Product Owners, Product Managers, and Release Train Engineers (RTEs) to plan user stories aligned with team capacity
• Actively remove blockers — or guide the team to resolve them — through effective coordination and creative problem-solving
• Analyze sprint data and monitor Agile metrics to determine potential risks to sprint goals, taking appropriate corrective actions
• Coach the team on Agile practices and principles to maximize business value delivery, foster self-organization, and resolve conflicts
• Assist with internal communication, improve operational transparency, and radiate information effectively across stakeholders
• Evaluate current Agile Release Train (ART) level practices and collaborate with the RTE to implement impactful process improvements

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of overall professional work experience, with at least 2 years specifically playing the Scrum Master role for a software development team
• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field
• Excellent communication, facilitation, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills
• Experience with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)

Nice to have

• Jira proficiency
• Familiarity with APIs
• AI Foundations knowledge

We offer

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (Subsidized)
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (Company Provided)
• Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
• Matched 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off – the employee will be eligible to accrue 15-25 paid days, depending on specific level and tenure with EPAM (accrual eligibility may change over time)
• Paid Holidays - nine (9) total per year
• Legal Plan and Identity Theft Protection
• Accident Insurance
• Employee Discounts
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• If otherwise eligible, participation in the discretionary annual bonus program
• If otherwise eligible and hired into a qualifying level, participation in the discretionary Long-Term Incentive (LTI) Program

This Remote Position Cannot be Performed in New York City.

This posting includes a good faith range of the salary EPAM would reasonably expect to pay the selected candidate. The range provided reflects base salary only. Individual compensation offers within the range are based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to: geographic location, experience, credentials, education, training; the demand for the role; and overall business and labor market considerations. Most candidates are hired at a salary within the range disclosed. Salary range: $128,000 - $152,000. In addition, the details highlighted in this job posting above are a general description of all other expected benefits and compensation for the position.

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EPAM Systems, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We recognize the value of diversity and inclusion in creating success for our customers, business partners, shareholders, employees and communities. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, developing and promoting employees without discrimination. As a global employer, this commitment includes complying with all laws in the countries in which we operate. Nevertheless, we believe equal employment practices should not be limited to what the law requires. Equal opportunity and inclusion are essential to motivate, empower and recognize the best in everyone.

At EPAM, employment actions are based on individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, pregnancy status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, national origin, ancestry, genetics, age, disability status, veteran status, citizenship status when otherwise legally able to work, or any other characteristic protected by law.