Scrum Master (onsite)

The Timberline Group; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Timberline Group in Boulder, CO seeks a results-oriented Scrum Master to guide agile teams in delivering complex software solutions. This onsite role requires collaborating with senior engineers, architects, and product leaders to drive outcomes while preserving team health.

You’ll facilitate ceremonies, remove impediments, and use metrics to foster continuous improvement in ambiguous environments. Minimum 5+ years in Agile and 3+ as Scrum Master; familiar with Jira or Azure DevOps;

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years in Agile software development environments.
• 3+ years as Scrum Master, Agile Coach, Delivery Lead, or similar.
• Strong understanding of Scrum, Kanban, and iterative delivery models.
• Experience partnering with senior engineers, architects, and product leaders.
• Strong facilitation, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Comfortable in ambiguous environments; exercise sound judgment.
• Hands-on experience with Agile tooling (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps).
• Ability to analyze delivery metrics (velocity, burn-downs, flow) to drive improvement.
• Strong servant-leadership mindset and ability to protect teams.

Skills

Agile leadership

Scrum Master

Stakeholder collaboration

Facilitation

Change management

Ambiguity tolerance

Delivery metrics

Servant leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

Job description

Scrum Master – Qualifications & Experience

US Citizens or GC Holders only
Must be on our W2- no C2C
Direct - Hire
Local candidates only
Onsite- 4-5 days per week

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical, business, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.

• 5+ years working in Agile software development environments.

• 3+ years serving as a Scrum Master, Agile Coach, Delivery Lead, or similar role supporting software engineering teams.

• Deep, practical understanding of Scrum, Kanban, and iterative delivery models, including when and how to adapt frameworks to fit real-world constraints.

• Proven experience partnering with senior engineers, architects, and product leaders to deliver complex software solutions.

• Strong facilitation, communication, and conflict-resolution skills, with the ability to guide discussions toward outcomes and decisions.

• Comfortable operating in ambiguous environments, exercising sound judgment without relying on top-down direction.

• Hands-on experience with Agile tooling such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar platforms (tool proficiency is secondary to driving outcomes).

• Demonstrated ability to analyze delivery metrics (e.g., velocity, burn-downs, flow metrics) and use them to drive continuous improvement.

• Strong servant-leadership mindset with the ability to protect teams, remove impediments, and foster self-organization.

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Exposure to enterprise-scale software, SaaS platforms, or complex, multi-system environments.

• Background in software development, testing, or engineering disciplines.

• Experience coordinating across multiple teams or managing external dependencies.

• Familiarity with test-driven development, CI/CD practices, and modern software quality principles.

• Scrum Master or Agile certification (CSM, PSM, SAFe, etc.) preferred, but not a substitute for demonstrated, real-world experience.

Key Competencies

• Strong understanding of emergent requirements, backlog refinement, and iterative product discovery.

• Ability to coach teams and product owners on Agile principles while maintaining a healthy balance between delivery, quality, and sustainability.

• Proven capability to lead teams toward continuous improvement and predictable delivery.

• Situational awareness to know when to coach, when to facilitate, and when to challenge.

• Professional, collaborative approach to conflict resolution with a focus on trust, transparency, and win‑win outcomes.

• Enthusiastic, positive influencer who empowers teams and contributes to a strong team culture.

Delivering quality solutions through quality people