Full Job Description
We are hiring for a Scrum Master for a Remote opportunity.
Role: Scrum Master
Location: Remote
Position: 1
Employment Type: W2 Candidates Only
Clearance: Public Trust Required
Role Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master with strong Agile leadership and project management expertise to guide software development teams supporting enterprise payroll modernization initiatives. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience leading Agile ceremonies, managing Scrum processes, driving collaboration across cross functional teams, and ensuring timely delivery of high quality software solutions within an SDLC environment.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead Agile Scrum ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.
• Guide development and testing teams throughout the Agile software development lifecycle.
• Manage Scrum artifacts, sprint backlogs, and work tracking using VersionOne or similar Agile management tools.
• Coordinate release planning and oversee work management activities.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Solution Architects, Managers, Developers, and stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.
• Support change management initiatives and drive continuous process improvements.
• Identify project risks, remove impediments, and facilitate issue resolution.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time while maintaining quality and customer satisfaction.
• Promote Agile and DevOps best practices across development teams.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance team productivity and delivery.
Required Skills:
• Scrum Master Certification is required.
• 5 to 7 years of experience in technology or software development environments.
• Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies, Scrum framework, DevOps, and SDLC.
• Experience using VersionOne or similar Agile work management tools.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and project management skills.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem solving abilities.
• Experience managing risks, priorities, and cross functional teams.
• Ability to drive collaboration and ensure successful project delivery.
Preferred Skills:
• Experience with DevSecOps.
• Knowledge of Agile Scrum best practices.
• Experience with VersionOne or equivalent Agile project management tools.
• Understanding of SDLC processes.
• Payroll systems and payroll processing experience.
• Mainframe knowledge is a plus.
Expected Deliverables:
• Agile Sprint Planning and Execution
• Scrum Ceremonies and Team Coordination
• Sprint Backlogs and Scrum Artifacts
• Release and Work Management
• Change Management Support
• Process Improvement Recommendations
Education Requirement:
Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred. Candidates without a relevant degree must have an additional 4 years of relevant work experience.
Our Perks and Benefits:
• Health Insurance with Dental & Vision
• 401K Plan
• Life Insurance, STD & LTD
• Paid Vacations & Holidays