Technical Scrum Master: Lead Agile, Kafka & Microservices

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

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.