Senior Scrum Master

Systemtec

$90K — $120K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Authorized to work in the U.S.; no sponsorship provided.
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
  • 3+ years as a Scrum Master in Agile settings.
  • 3+ years facilitating Agile ceremonies.
  • 3+ years using Azure DevOps.
  • 3+ years in database querying and programming.
  • Experience with Agile project management tools.

Responsibilities

  • Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning and retrospectives.
  • Remove impediments impacting team productivity.
  • Collaborate with product owners and stakeholders to align priorities.
  • Monitor Agile metrics and project progress, providing status updates.
  • Coach team members on Scrum practices and foster a collaborative culture.
  • Ensure delivery of high-quality solutions and adherence to Agile best practices.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary plus paid overtime.
  • Paid time off and holidays.
  • Health, dental, and life insurance coverage.
  • Retirement plan with 401K.
  • Tuition reimbursement program.
Full Job Description
Senior Scrum Master for a on-site opportunity for candidates in Columbia, SC. The Candidate will serve as a Scrum Master, guiding Agile teams through Scrum practices while promoting collaboration, continuous improvement, and successful project delivery. This individual will partner with product owners, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to remove impediments, facilitate Agile ceremonies, and help ensure projects are completed on time and with a high level of quality.

Required Qualifications of the Senior Scrum Master:
  • Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to provide sponsorship or work with Third-Party agencies.
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
  • 3+ years of experience serving as a Scrum Master in an Agile environment.
  • 3+ years of experience facilitating Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, retrospectives, and backlog refinement.
  • 3+ years of experience using Azure DevOps.
  • Experience working with Agile project management tools.
  • 3+ years of experience with database querying and programming.
  • Experience supporting hybrid project delivery methodologies that combine Agile and Waterfall.
  • Strong communication, facilitation, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
  • Proven ability to coach Agile teams and drive continuous process improvement.

Preferred Skills/Experience of the Senior Scrum Master:
  • Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), or comparable Agile certification.
  • Experience supporting Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) initiatives.
  • Previous experience working within a government or public sector environment.

Responsibilities of the Senior Scrum Master:
  • Facilitate Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
  • Remove impediments that impact team productivity and support the successful execution of Agile initiatives.
  • Collaborate with product owners, stakeholders, and development teams to ensure priorities and deliverables remain aligned.
  • Monitor Agile metrics, project progress, risks, and key performance indicators while communicating status updates to stakeholders.
  • Coach team members on Scrum principles and foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  • Support the successful delivery of high-quality solutions while ensuring adherence to Agile best practices.

Work Location:100% onsite in Columbia, South Carolina.

Compensation / Benefits:
Full-Time Employment with SYSTEMTEC means a competitive salary + paid OT, PTO, holidays, health, dental, disability, and life coverage, 401K, tuition reimbursement and more

***Please note: SYSTEMTEC is not set up to employ workers in the states of California, New York, and New Jersey.***

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