Senior Scrum Master - Remote / Telecommute
Pay Range: $55.00hr - $60.00hr Job Overview: As a Senior Scrum Master, the successful candidate will serve as a servant-leader and coach for multiple Agile teams, ensuring adherence to Scrum principles, facilitating end-to-end ceremonies, and enabling continuous improvement. The candidate will partner closely with Product Owners, stakeholders, and other Scrum Masters to drive delivery excellence, cross-team collaboration, and strong software quality. Key Responsibilities:
- Organize and lead daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews/demos, retrospectives, and release planning workshops.
- Maintain sprint progress visibility using dashboards, burndown charts, velocity tracking, and big visible charts.
- Identify and proactively resolve blockers, coordinating across teams or escalating when necessary.
- Handle external dependencies, mitigate risks, and foster quick decision-making.
- Educate teams and Product Owners on Agile practices, backlog creation techniques, and maintaining Definition of Ready/Done.
- Encourage self-organization, conflict resolution, continuous improvement, and productivity enhancements.
- Promote transparency through all Scrum events, foster servant leadership, and encourage agile values.
- Collaborate with other Scrum Masters to scale Agile across teams and improve overall Agile maturity.
- Capture and report team performance metrics—velocity, burn-down, defect trends—to stakeholders.
- Use data-driven insights to identify opportunities for process improvements.
- Advocate for test automation, quality goals, and stable sprint execution without compromising deliverables.
- Coach teams to craft clear, well-formed user stories and uphold acceptance criteria.
Qualifications & Experience:
- 6+ years of experience in Agile environments with a minimum of 2+ years as a Scrum Master.
- Demonstrated experience guiding multiple, cross-functional Agile teams and scaled environments.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Business, or related field.
- Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), or equivalent; additional certifications (PMP, CSP, SAFe, ITIL) preferred.
- Strong proficiency with Scrum theory and Agile frameworks (Kanban, XP, etc.).
- Strong facilitation, communication, conflict-resolution, and coaching abilities.
- Experience with Agile tools like Jira, Confluence, Rally, or Trello; proficient with transparency and reporting dashboards.
Benefits: Our Benefits Include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
- Supplemental Insurance Plans
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Wellness Programs
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities
Disclaimer: Benefits eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may vary based on employment status, length of service, and work location. Paid Sick Leave is provided in strict accordance with applicable state and municipal mandates. Cynet Systems Inc. reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit plans at any time in accordance with applicable laws. About Cynet Systems Founded in 2010 and headquartered in the Washington, DC metro area, Cynet Systems Inc. is a leading technology staffing and workforce solutions company serving Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and enterprise organizations across the United States and Canada. We deliver agile, scalable talent solutions across IT, engineering, life sciences, clinical, and professional staffing, powered by a high-performing recruitment engine operating across North America and Asia. As a nationally and locally certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Cynet Systems is committed to helping organizations build high-performing teams while empowering professionals to grow rewarding careers. Our organization is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 Type II standards, reflecting our commitment to quality, security, operational excellence, and customer success. Apply To This Job