Scrum Master – Advanced

NOVALINK SOLUTIONS LLC

. Guide and support Agile teams by facilitating Scrum ceremonies and team-level PI planning activities .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeRemote • Nebraska • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum, with a focus on coaching teams to enhance performance and maturity. Proficient in utilizing Agile project management tools like Jira to track metrics and facilitate continuous improvement.

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Scrum Master CertificationAgile CoachingJira ProficiencyFacilitation SkillsProcess Improvement

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Hard Skills

Agile MethodologiesScrum FrameworkKanbanLeanAcceptance Criteria WritingBacklog ManagementData AnalysisMetrics ReportingSoftware Development MethodologiesTeam-Level PI Planning

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsConflict ResolutionProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

JiraAgile Project Management Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Scrum Master Certification

Industry Keywords

Agile PrinciplesContinuous ImprovementHigh-Performing TeamsSelf-OrganizationTeam Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Guide and support Agile teams by facilitating Scrum ceremonies and team-level PI planning activities
Build and cultivate high-performing teams by creating a safe environment of trust and transparency
Coach teams toward higher levels of maturity, predictability, and self-organization
Ensure healthy backlogs, clear priorities, and well-understood work
Support and coach teams in cultivating refined, ready backlogs and writing clear, concise, testable acceptance criteria
Ensure teams deliver work in alignment with sprint goals and release timelines
Remove impediments or roadblocks affecting the team's ability to deliver
Partner with leadership to resolve dependencies and constraints
Leverage data to develop and report key metrics to inform decisions and improvements
Advocate for continuous improvement using metrics and data-driven insights
Coach team members on Agile principles, practices, and frameworks
Foster accountability, transparency, and continuous learning
Organize and conduct training sessions to enhance team members' Agile methodology skills
Utilize Jira to measure and analyze key Agile metrics
Identify and implement process improvements and Agile best practices
Facilitate communication and collaboration between teams and individuals

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a relevant field preferred
Scrum Master Certification
Proven experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach for software development teams
Working knowledge of other agile frameworks (e.g., Kanban, Lean) and their application is a plus
Experience with Agile project management tools and software development methodologies
Strong facilitation and leadership skills, with the ability to foster collaboration and build effective working relationships
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills
Ability to adapt and be flexible in a fast-paced and changing environment
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities