EXL Service

Scrum Master

EXL Service$100K — $110K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7-10 years of IT experience.
  • 5+ years as a Scrum Master leading 2+ concurrent Agile teams.
  • Strong understanding of SDLC in full stack development including front-end, back-end, APIs, and CI/CD.
  • CSM or PSM certification is mandatory.
  • Expertise in administering Jira/Azure DevOps for project management.

Responsibilities

  • Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies for two teams running parallel sprints.
  • Synchronize sprint cadences and manage cross-team dependencies.
  • Identify and remove impediments, risks, and blockers effectively.
  • Track and report Agile metrics to stakeholders consistently.
  • Collaborate with Product Owners to maintain a refined backlog.
  • Coach teams for self-organization and continuous improvement.
  • Shield teams from scope changes and manage stakeholder expectations.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and certification reimbursement.
  • Flexible work environment with options for remote work.
  • Engagement in diverse and challenging projects with cutting-edge technologies.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Scrum Master - Job Description

Experience: 7-10 Years

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.

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.

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

Good-to-Have
  • SAFe/scaled Agile experience, Kanban, prior technical background, PMI-ACP.

Base Compensation Range: $100,000.00- $110,000

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.

Responsibilities

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

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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