Senior Scrum Master - Remote - Underwriting Platform Modernization

CC Pace; Fresno (CA); Remote; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Insurance Technology seeks a Senior Scrum Master for a 6-month contract to support a project focused on modernizing a core underwriting platform. This position involves facilitating Agile practices, collaborating with teams on CI/CD integration, and enhancing delivery processes in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years as a Scrum Master in Agile delivery.
• Experience with CI/CD and Agile workflows.
• Strong working knowledge of Jira and Confluence.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Agile ceremonies and manage team dynamics.
• Integrate CI/CD into development lifecycle.
• Provide reporting on sprint metrics and risks.

Skills

Agile delivery

Stakeholder management

Communication

Tools

Jira

Confluence

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Location : Remote

Type : Contract (W2 or C2C)

Duration : 6 months with likely extension

Industry : Insurance Technology / Digital Transformation

Project Overview :

We are seeking an experienced Senior Scrum Master (Contract) to support the modernization of a core underwriting platform for a mid-sized insurance carrier undergoing digital transformation. The project is focused on reengineering legacy processes and platforms, integrating CI / CD pipelines, and implementing robust automated testing frameworks to enable faster, more reliable software delivery.

This is a contract opportunity ideal for a seasoned Agile practitioner who has helped insurance or financial services firms transition toward more modern engineering practices. We have several staff already working at the client and have a direct and longstanding relationship with them.

Key Responsibilities :

• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies (daily stand-ups, backlog grooming, sprint planning, demos, retrospectives) for cross-functional development and QA teams
• Coordinate closely with DevOps and QA leads to embed CI / CD and automated testing into the development lifecycle
• Ensure consistent, high-quality delivery of sprint objectives within the context of an evolving platform and infrastructure
• Help teams define and enforce Definition of Done , with a strong emphasis on integration, regression, and UAT readiness
• Act as a servant leader to clear blockers, manage team health, and support delivery in a high-change environment
• Collaborate with business analysts, product owners, and architects to break down complex requirements tied to legacy platform replacement
• Coach the team and stakeholders on Agile best practices tailored to hybrid legacy-modern delivery
• Provide clear reporting on sprint metrics, risks, and delivery status to internal IT leadership and external consulting partners
• Manage cross-team dependencies and timelines within a broader transformation roadmap

Required Qualifications :

• 7+ years as a Scrum Master with demonstrated success in complex Agile delivery environments
• Prior experience supporting insurance carriers or financial institutions through core platform modernization or digital transformation
• Proven experience implementing or operating within CI / CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab, Azure DevOps) and integrating test automation into Agile workflows
• Comfortable working across QA, DevOps, product, and legacy IT teams to harmonize delivery efforts
• Background in transitioning teams from waterfall or hybrid SDLC models to Agile / DevOps
• Strong working knowledge of Jira, Confluence, and sprint performance metrics
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills in matrixed environments

Nice to Have :

• Experience with underwriting systems or insurance platforms (e.g., Guidewire, Duck Creek, or homegrown policy admin systems)
• Familiarity with containerization, microservices, and API testing
• Experience with regulatory / compliance frameworks common in insurance (SOX, NAIC, etc.)

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