Senior Scrum Master & Agile Coach

Compunnel Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm is seeking an experienced Scrum Master in Richmond, Virginia, with 4–6 years of Agile coaching experience. The role requires a strong grasp of Agile methodologies, including Scrum, Kanban, and Scrumban. Key responsibilities involve coaching teams and facilitating Agile ceremonies to help achieve sprint goals. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Agile tools like JIRA and certifications in Agile methodologies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4–6 years of experience as an Agile Coach or Scrum Master.
• Deep knowledge of Scrum roles, ceremonies, and Agile principles.
• Hands-on experience with Agile tools (JIRA, AgileCraft, VersionOne, TFS).

Responsibilities

• Implement Agile techniques in projects of varying size and complexity.
• Coach new and existing teams on Scrum and/or Kanban/Scrumban best practices.
• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies and ensure adherence to Agile principles.
• Support teams in meeting sprint and release goals while maturing in Agile practices.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align Agile processes with business objectives.
• Utilize Agile tools such as JIRA for project tracking.

Skills

Agile coaching

Scrum methodology

Kanban methodology

Scrumban methodology

JIRA

AgileCraft

VersionOne

Continuous Integration

Test-Driven Development

Tools

JIRA

AgileCraft

VersionOne

TFS

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master with 4–6 years of Agile coaching or Scrum Master experience.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of Agile methodologies, including Scrum, Kanban, and Scrumban, and experience implementing these techniques across diverse environments.

This role involves coaching teams, facilitating Agile ceremonies, and driving continuous improvement to help teams achieve sprint and release goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement Agile techniques in projects of varying size and complexity.
• Coach new and existing teams on Scrum and/or Kanban/Scrumban best practices.
• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies and ensure adherence to Agile principles.
• Support teams in meeting sprint and release goals while maturing in Agile practices.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align Agile processes with business objectives.
• Utilize Agile tools such as JIRA, AgileCraft, VersionOne, or TFS for project tracking.
• Promote continuous testing, integration, and delivery practices.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 4–6 years of experience as an Agile Coach or Scrum Master.
• Deep knowledge of Scrum roles, ceremonies, and Agile principles.
• Hands-on experience with Agile tools (JIRA, AgileCraft, VersionOne, TFS).
• Strong understanding of Scrum, Kanban, Scrumban, Test-Driven Development, and Continuous Integration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Agile certifications such as Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Certified Scrum Professional (CSP), Certified Agile Coach (PMI-ACP, ICA-ACC), or Certified Scrum Coach (CSC).
• Experience in scaled Agile environments (SAFe).