EXL Service

Scrum Master

EXL Service$110K — $120K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7-10 years IT experience required
  • 5+ years as a Scrum Master managing 2+ concurrent Agile teams
  • Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) mandatory
  • Strong knowledge of full stack development processes (front-end, back-end, APIs, CI/CD)
  • Expertise in using Jira or Azure DevOps for project management
  • Proven skills in managing cross-team dependencies and releases
  • Excellent facilitation, conflict-resolution, and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies for two parallel Full Stack Development teams
  • Synchronize sprint cadences and release planning, managing cross-team dependencies
  • Identify and eliminate impediments, risks, and blockers
  • Track and report Agile metrics to stakeholders
  • Collaborate with Product Owners to maintain a refined backlog for both teams
  • Coach teams towards self-organization and continuous improvement
  • Shield teams from scope changes while managing stakeholder expectations
  • Administer project management tools and ensure adherence to Agile practices.

Benefits

  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Opportunities for professional development and certification
  • Supportive team culture focused on collaboration and continuous improvement
  • Access to cutting-edge tools and technologies
  • Health and wellness programs
Full Job Description
Job Description

Seeking an experienced Scrum Master to drive Agile delivery across two parallel Full Stack Development teams - facilitating ceremonies, managing cross-team dependencies, and ensuring predictable, high-quality sprint delivery.

Responsibilities

Must-Have Roles & Responsibilities
  • Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies (Planning, Stand-ups, Reviews, Retrospectives, Refinement) for two teams running parallel sprints.
  • Synchronize sprint cadences and release planning across both teams; manage cross-team dependencies.
  • Proactively identify and remove impediments, risks, and blockers with clear escalation paths.
  • Track and report Agile metrics - velocity, burndown, cycle time, sprint predictability - to stakeholders.
  • Partner with Product Owners to maintain a healthy, refined backlog (2-3 sprints ahead) for both teams.
  • Coach teams toward self-organization and continuous improvement; drive retrospective actions to closure.
  • Shield teams from scope churn; manage stakeholder expectations on scope and timelines.
  • Administer Jira/Azure DevOps boards, dashboards, and reports; enforce DoR/DoD and story hygiene.
  • Strong SDLC understanding of full stack development (front-end, back-end, APIs, CI/CD).
  • CSM or PSM certification (mandatory); expert in Jira/Azure DevOps.
  • Proven cross-team dependency and release coordination skills.
  • Excellent facilitation, conflict-resolution, and stakeholder-management skills.


Qualifications

7-10 years IT experience with 5+ years as a Scrum Master, handling 2+ concurrent Agile teams.

Base Compensation Range: $110,000- $120,000

The posted range is the hiring range for this role - a subset of the broader range available to employees over time - and reflects base salary across our national hiring scale. Final offers are based on several factors, including the candidate's skills and experience, internal pay equity, work location, market conditions for the role, and the specific scope and responsibilities of the position. The top of the range is reserved for candidates who notably exceed the requirements; the lower end applies to those with less experience or fewer preferred qualifications. For positions based in higher-cost zones (e.g., California, New York, New Jersey), actual compensation may exceed the posted range; your recruiter will share specifics during the process.

About EXL Service

EXL Service is a leading operations management and analytics company that helps businesses enhance growth and profitability. The company provides services in areas such as finance and accounting, customer service, and healthcare. EXL Service was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
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