Scrum Master Remote Opportunity

Mind Computing, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

PTO + Federal Holidays

Corporate Laptop

Training opportunities

401(k) with employer match

Remote work options

Job summary

Mind Computing is seeking a fulltime, 100% remote Scrum Master to support a Department of Veterans Affairs project. The role guides Agile practices, facilitates ceremonies, and ensures the team meets goals while collaborating with stakeholders.

Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of experience in large-scale software initiatives, strong facilitation skills, and proficiency with Jira/Trello. SAFe/Kanban experience and government project familiarity are highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in software projects.
• Proven track record managing large-scale software development initiatives.
• Skilled at facilitating briefings with senior leadership and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead Scrum events including Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Reviews, Retrospectives, Demos, and PI Planning.
• Build relationships to promote collaboration across cross-functional Agile teams supporting CI/CD.
• Identify and remove impediments hindering team progress.
• Assist Product Manager with backlog management, prioritization, and alignment to business goals.
• Coach teams on Agile values, SAFe/Kanban practices, and process improvements.
• Work with senior client leadership and stakeholders to standardize processes and drive continuous improvement.
• Guide development teams in self-organization and cross-functionality for peak performance.
• Mediate conflicts and ensure healthy communication among team, Product Manager, and stakeholders.
• Promote continuous improvement by applying Agile best practices.

Skills

Facilitation

Agile project management

Stakeholder communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Coaching teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Jira

Trello

SAFe

Kanban

Job description

Mind Computing is seeking a fulltime, 100% remote Scrum Master be a part of a team supporting a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) project. The ideal candidate will be responsible for guiding and facilitating Agile practices within the team, ensuring smooth project execution, and helping the team meet its goals.

Responsibilities:

• Lead Scrum events including Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Reviews, Retrospectives, Demos, and PI Planning.
• Build strong relationships to foster collaboration, transparency, and innovation across highly cross-functional Agile software development teams supporting CI/CD.
• Proactively identify and remove impediments that hinder team progress.
• Assist the Product Manager in effective backlog management, ensuring clarity, prioritization, and alignment of items with business goals.
• Champion Agile values and quality practices, coordinate across organizations, and coach team members on process improvements and best practices.
• Work closely with senior-level client leadership and business stakeholders, advising on process standardization and continuous improvement.
• Guide the development team in self-organization, cross-functionality, and adopting Agile principles to maximize performance.
• Mediate conflicts, resolve issues, and ensure healthy communication between the development team, Product Manager, and stakeholders.
• Promote continuous improvement by identifying process enhancements and applying Agile best practices.
• Take on additional tasks and responsibilities as needed to support team objectives and ensure the success of the project.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, a technical discipline, or any other relevant discipline is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience.
• Proven track record managing large-scale software development, data management, and system integration initiatives.
• Skilled in facilitating briefings with senior leadership and capturing actionable outcomes from meetings and stakeholder requests.
• Proficient with Agile project management tools such as Jira, Trello, or similar platforms.
• Familiarity with the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and Kanban methodologies is highly desired.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a proven ability to work collaboratively and interact effectively with stakeholders and team members.

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience with SAFe/Agile.
• Certified SAFe/Agile/Scrum certifications are preferred.
• Experience with the VA or other Government agencies.
• Ability to obtain government clearance.

Benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• PTO + Federal Holidays
• Corporate Laptop
• Training opportunities
• 401(k) with employer match
• Remote work options

Note: Selected candidates will be required to complete fingerprinting at a government facility and undergo a background check as part of the hiring process.

Mind Computing is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

At this time, we are unable to offer sponsorship.