Technical Scrum Master

Ethereum Technologies; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ethereum Technologies in Philadelphia is seeking an experienced Scrum Master to guide cross-functional teams through Agile ceremonies and deliver value in a fast-paced environment.

You will lead daily stand-ups, plan sprints, remove blockers, and ensure timely delivery while coordinating with developers, architects, and stakeholders. Kafka experience and strong communication are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Scrum Master with experience in a technical environment.
• Knowledge of Apache Kafka and event-driven architecture.
• Strong understanding of Agile and Scrum methodologies.
• Experience with Jira, sprint tracking, and backlog management.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Manage sprint activities and remove blockers for the development team.
• Coordinate with developers, architects, and business stakeholders.
• Support teams working on Apache Kafka and event-driven applications.
• Track sprint progress, team performance, and project deliverables.
• Identify risks, resolve dependencies, and ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Scrum Master experience

Apache Kafka

Agile & Scrum methodologies

Jira & backlog management

Leadership & stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field

Tools

Jira

Job description

US Citizen, Green Card, H-1B, OPT-EAD, CPT, Other

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Manage sprint activities and remove blockers for the development team.
• Coordinate with developers, architects, and business stakeholders.
• Support teams working on Apache Kafka and event-driven applications.
• Track sprint progress, team performance, and project deliverables.
• Identify risks, resolve dependencies, and ensure timely delivery.

Required Skills:

• Experience as a Scrum Master in a technical environment.
• Knowledge of Apache Kafka and event-driven architecture.
• Strong understanding of Agile and Scrum methodologies.
• Experience with Jira, sprint tracking, and backlog management.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent certification.
• Experience working with distributed systems, APIs, and microservices.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship/ immigration status, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.