Scrum Master (onsite)
On-siteBoulder, Colorado, United States
Boulder, Colorado, United StatesOn-siteFull TimeBachelors Degree
Full TimeBachelors Degree
Job Summary
Facilitate agile ceremonies, remove impediments, and coach teams toward predictable delivery while analyzing metrics like velocity and burn-downs to drive continuous improvement. Partner with senior engineers, architects, and product leaders to refine backlogs and adapt Scrum, Kanban, and iterative frameworks to real-world constraints. Leverage strong conflict-resolution skills to foster self-organization and protect team focus in ambiguous environments. Requires 5+ years in Agile software development, 3+ years as a Scrum Master or similar role, and onsite presence 4-5 days per week.
Required Qualifications
- US Citizens or GC Holders only
- Must be on our W2- no C2C
- Direct - Hire
- Local candidates only
- Onsite- 4-5 days per week
- Bachelor's degree in a technical, business, or related field, or equivalent professional experience
- 5+ years working in Agile software development environments
- 3+ years serving as a Scrum Master, Agile Coach, Delivery Lead, or similar role supporting software engineering teams
- Deep, practical understanding of Scrum, Kanban, and iterative delivery models, including when and how to adapt frameworks to fit real-world constraints
- Proven experience partnering with senior engineers, architects, and product leaders to deliver complex software solutions
- Strong facilitation, communication, and conflict-resolution skills, with the ability to guide discussions toward outcomes and decisions
- Comfortable operating in ambiguous environments, exercising sound judgment without relying on top-down direction
- Hands-on experience with Agile tooling such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar platforms (tool proficiency is secondary to driving outcomes)
- Demonstrated ability to analyze delivery metrics (e.g., velocity, burn-downs, flow metrics) and use them to drive continuous improvement
- Strong servant-leadership mindset with the ability to protect teams, remove impediments, and foster self-organization
Desired Qualifications
- Exposure to enterprise-scale software, SaaS platforms, or complex, multi-system environments
- Background in software development, testing, or engineering disciplines
- Experience coordinating across multiple teams or managing external dependencies
- Familiarity with test-driven development, CI/CD practices, and modern software quality principles
- Scrum Master or Agile certification (CSM, PSM, SAFe, etc.) preferred, but not a substitute for demonstrated, real-world experience
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