Scrum Master II

Jobtailor; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in San Antonio, TX seeks an experienced Scrum Master to coach multiple development teams and lead Scrum ceremonies. You will identify blockers, foster psychological safety, and drive continuous improvement while partnering with the Product Owner to maintain a healthy backlog aligned with business goals.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in software development, 3+ years as Scrum Master, and certifications such as CSM/PSM I, with advanced credentials preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in software development with 3+ years as Scrum Master.
• Deep understanding of SDLC and agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, Lean).
• Proven ability to lead meetings/workshops to align and produce actionable outcomes.
• Experience using agile tools to manage backlogs, track progress, and generate insights.
• Mentor teams and navigate conflicts effectively.

Responsibilities

• Act as a servant leader and coach for multiple development teams.
• Facilitate core Scrum ceremonies to drive focus and meaningful outcomes.
• Identify blockers and escalate with leadership to resolve dependencies.
• Foster psychological safety and continuous improvement.
• Support technical excellence and sustainable delivery practices.
• Partner with Product Owner to maintain a healthy backlog aligned to business objectives.
• Leverage metrics to visualize progress and identify process improvements.
• Educate stakeholders in agile principles to improve communication and expectations.
• Act with integrity, caring, and excellence to achieve outcomes.

Skills

Servant Leadership

Coaching

Facilitation

Agile Principles

Backlog Management

Conflict Resolution

Communication

Mentoring

Team Facilitation

Education

Certified Scrum Master (CSM)

Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I)

Professional Scrum Master II (PSM II)

Advanced Certified Scrum Master (A-CSM)

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

• Act as a servant leader and coach for multiple development teams, supporting growth in agile maturity, self-organization, and cross-functional collaboration
• Facilitate core Scrum ceremonies to drive focus, effective time-boxing, and meaningful outcomes
• Identify, address, and escalate team-level blockers, partnering with leadership and cross-functional teams to resolve dependencies and impediments
• Foster psychological safety, accountability, and continuous improvement, enabling constructive conflict resolution and ownership of commitments
• Support technical excellence by encouraging quality-focused, sustainable delivery practices
• Partner with the Product Owner to maintain a transparent, prioritized, and healthy backlog aligned to customer needs and business objectives
• Leverage team-level metrics to visualize progress, highlight trends, and identify opportunities for process improvement
• Educate and support stakeholders in agile principles to improve communication, alignment, and expectations
• Take action using Integrity, Caring, and Excellence to achieve all-win outcomes

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in a software development environment, with 3+ years dedicated to the Scrum Master role
• Strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Ability to apply agile principles and frameworks, including Scrum, Kanban, and Lean
• Proven facilitation skills, with the ability to lead meetings and workshops that result in alignment and clear, actionable outcomes
• Experience using agile management tools to manage backlogs, track progress, and produce meaningful team insights
• Demonstrated ability to mentor team members and effectively navigate team conflicts
• Strong problem-solving abilities and capacity to perform effectively in a fast-paced iterative environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Foundational knowledge of technical practices, such as CI/CD pipelines or automated testing, to support SDLC maturity
• Maintain an active certification, such as CSM or PSM I
• Advanced agile certifications, such as PSM II or A-CSM (preferred)
• Release Management experience (preferred)
• Experience with Atlassian tools, including Jira and Confluence (preferred)

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum, with a strong focus on facilitating team growth, improving communication, and driving continuous improvement. Proven ability to mentor teams, manage backlogs, and utilize metrics for process enhancement.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Scrum Master Experience
• Agile Principles Application
• Facilitation Skills
• Agile Management Tools
• CI/CD Knowledge

Hard Skills

• Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Scrum
• Kanban
• Lean
• Agile Metrics
• Conflict Resolution
• Quality-Focused Delivery
• Backlog Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Release Management

Soft Skills

• Servant Leadership
• Coaching
• Problem-Solving
• Communication
• Team Mentoring

Certifications & Qualifications

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
• Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I)
• Professional Scrum Master II (PSM II)
• Advanced Certified Scrum Master (A-CSM)

Industry Keywords

• Agile Maturity
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Psychological Safety
• Time-Boxing
• Stakeholder Education

Tools & Technologies

• Jira
• Confluence
• Agile Management Tools