Senior Scrum Master

The Jupiter Group, Inc; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm is seeking an experienced Software Agile Scrum Master in Houston, TX, to lead cross-functional teams and promote best Agile practices. Responsibilities include facilitating Agile ceremonies and coaching teams while removing any impediments to progress. The ideal candidate will have substantial knowledge of Agile frameworks and proven communication skills. This full-time position offers a hybrid work model and is aimed at mid-senior level professionals in the IT consulting field.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Agile frameworks including Scrum and Kanban.
• Experience with engineering teams in application development.
• Proven ability to coach and manage change effectively.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Scrum Master for multiple software development teams.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including daily stand-ups and retrospectives.
• Coach teams on Agile principles and remove impediments.

Skills

Agile frameworks knowledge

Coaching teams

Excellent communication

Facilitation skills

Conflict-resolution skills

Education

Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM I/II, SAFe SM, or equivalent)

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Azure DevOps

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Software Agile Scrum Master to support and guide cross-functional software development teams in delivering high-quality solutions using Agile/Scrum best practices. This role focuses on servant leadership, team enablement, and continuous improvement while partnering closely with Product Owners, engineering leaders, and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as Scrum Master for one or more software development teams
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
• Coach teams on Agile and Scrum principles, ensuring consistent adoption of best practices
• Remove impediments and help the team stay focused on sprint goals
• Partner with Product Owners to support backlog refinement and prioritization
• Promote transparency and communication across teams and stakeholders
• Track and report on team metrics such as velocity, sprint progress, and delivery risks
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and collaboration
• Support teams through Agile transformation initiatives as needed

Required Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe exposure a plus)
• Experience working with engineering teams (application development, APIs, cloud, or enterprise systems)
• Proven ability to coach teams and manage change in fast-paced environments
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and conflict-resolution skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM I/II, SAFe SM, or equivalent)
• Experience supporting distributed or hybrid teams
• Background working in enterprise or large-scale software environments
• Familiarity with Agile tools such as Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, or similar

Location

Houston, TX (Hybrid)

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Information Technology

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting