Scrum Master

Align Technology

. Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, retrospectives, and backlog refinement .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in facilitating Agile ceremonies and supporting software development teams within Agile and Scaled Agile frameworks. Proficient in using Jira for tracking progress and analyzing team performance metrics to enhance delivery outcomes.

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Scrum Master ExperienceAgile MethodologiesJira ProficiencyFacilitation SkillsStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

Agile PracticesScaled Agile ConceptsSprint PlanningBacklog ManagementMetrics Analysis

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsProblem-SolvingEffective CommunicationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

JiraMicrosoft Office

Industry Keywords

Agile EnvironmentCross-Functional TeamsDelivery MilestonesContinuous ImprovementFixed Release Schedules

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, retrospectives, and backlog refinement
Support a cross-functional software development team operating in three-week sprints with quarterly release commitments
Identify and remove impediments, manage dependencies, and help ensure sprint goals and delivery milestones are achieved
Partner with the Product Owner, technical lead, developers, and business analysts to coordinate priorities, activities, and deliverables
Track sprint progress, risks, dependencies, and team performance using Jira dashboards, metrics, and reporting tools
Coordinate system demonstrations, including preparation, stakeholder communication, and execution
Analyze Agile metrics and identify opportunities to improve team productivity, accountability, and delivery performance
Support project coordination, status reporting, and administrative activities to maintain visibility into team progress
Apply Agile and Scaled Agile practices within a structured delivery environment, balancing flexibility with established release requirements
Collaborate with other Scrum Masters and PMO leadership to establish consistent Agile practices, reporting standards, and delivery processes
Promote team collaboration, ownership, continuous improvement, and effective communication across technical and business stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrated experience serving as a Scrum Master supporting software development teams in an Agile environment
Strong working knowledge of Scrum, Agile methodologies, and Scaled Agile concepts
Experience supporting teams operating within fixed release schedules, enterprise delivery environments, or hybrid Agile frameworks
Proven ability to facilitate Agile ceremonies, remove obstacles, and support successful sprint execution
Hands-on experience with Jira, including sprint tracking, backlog management, dashboards, metrics, and reporting
Experience analyzing team performance metrics, identifying delivery risks, and communicating progress to stakeholders
Strong organizational, facilitation, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate effectively with technical and business teams
Practical, results-oriented approach to Agile delivery with the ability to adapt processes to meet team and program needs
Agile certifications are not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and benefits package
Medical (BC-BS), dental, and vision plans
Generous PTO
Paid holidays
Increasing PTO based on years of service
401(k) plan with company match and auto-enrollment
Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
Company-paid life insurance
Company-paid AD&D insurance
Voluntary pet insurance
Student loan assistance up to $1,000 annually
FSAs
HSAs
Wellness programs