Software Engineer - Scrum Master

PlanIT Group, LLC; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PlanIT Group, LLC in Orlando, FL is seeking a Scrum Master to guide agile teams in a hybrid setting. You will optimize Scrum ceremonies and assist in the development and deployment of technical operations while ensuring compliance with government regulations.

The ideal candidate must have experience in IT or Software Engineering and hold a current DoD Secret Security Clearance. This position requires local presence with over 50% onsite commitment.

Qualifications

• Proven foundational experience working in an IT or Software Engineering environment.
• Active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Security Clearance required.
• Proficient in Jira for backlog management and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate all Scrum ceremonies.
• Identify and eliminate roadblocks during project phases.
• Collaborate with Product Owners for backlog maintenance.
• Ensure transparency in project metrics.
• Communicate project status to stakeholders.
• Maintain compliance with security protocols.

Skills

Agile facilitation

Impediment removal

Backlog collaboration

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Jira

Job description

Scrum Master

Location: Orlando, FL (Hybrid Onsite > 50% of the time)

Security Clearance: Active Secret Clearance (Required)

Certification: Scrum Master Certification Required (e.g., CSM, PSM)

Position Overview

The Scrum Master will guide 1 to 2 agile delivery teams through the development and deployment of technical operational baseline updates. Serving as a servant‑leader, you will champion Agile principles, facilitate core ceremonies, and remove delivery friction to optimize team velocity. Because these systems operate within a highly secure environment, the ideal candidate will blend deep Agile coaching expertise with a technical engineering background to ensure compliance with strict government regulations and security protocols.

Core Responsibilities

• Agile Facilitation: Plan, facilitate, and optimize all foundational Scrum ceremonies, including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.
• Impediment Removal: Actively identify, track, and eliminate roadblocks, organizational bottlenecks, and technical dependencies hindering team progression.
• Backlog Collaboration: Partner closely with Product Owners to maintain a thoroughly groomed, estimated, and prioritized product backlog.
• Metrics & Visual Governance: Ensure absolute progress transparency across the organization utilizing information radiators, including Jira dashboards and sprint burndown/burnup tracking.
• Stakeholder Communication: Serve as the primary operational point of contact for the team, proactively communicating project status, velocity metrics, risks, and mitigation strategies to stakeholders.
• Compliance & Security: Ensure all software increments and team processes maintain compliance with active government regulations, information security protocols, and formal reporting requirements.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Technical Domain Literacy: Proven foundational experience working directly within an IT, Fullstack development, Software Engineering, or Systems Engineering environment alongside engineering teams.
• Tooling: Hands‑on proficiency utilizing Jira for backlog management, sprint execution, and metric reporting.
• Clearance: Must hold an active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Security Clearance.
• Geography: Must be local to the Orlando, FL area and commit to a hybrid schedule requiring greater than 50% onsite attendance at the client facility.