Scrum Master

Position: Scrum Master

Location: Hyderabad

Experience: 5+ years of experience as a Scrum Master in a fast-paced, Agile environment

Experience Level: Mid to Senior Level

Job Summary

We are looking for a Scrum Master to join our dynamic team and facilitate Agile processes across multiple cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will be responsible for guiding the team through Agile best practices, removing blockers, ensuring timely delivery of project milestones, and regularly reporting progress to leadership. Strong communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as Scrum Master for one or more Agile teams, ensuring adherence to Agile values and practices
• Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies: Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives
• Monitor and track team progress against committed deliverables using tools like Jira or Azure DevOps
• Identify and remove impediments that hinder team productivity and delivery
• Collaborate with Product Owners to maintain a well-groomed product backlog
• Coordinate with dependent teams (engineering, QA, DevOps, business teams) to ensure alignment and remove cross-team blockers
• Provide regular project updates, risk assessments, and status reports to leadership and stakeholders
• Encourage continuous improvement in processes, team performance, and Agile maturity
• Coach team members on Agile principles and help cultivate a high-performing team culture
  

Required Skills And Qualifications

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent Agile certification (SAFe, PSM, PMI-ACP)
• Strong understanding of Agile frameworks, particularly Scrum and Kanban
• Proficiency in project management and Agile tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps)
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills
• Experience managing cross-functional, distributed teams
• Proven ability to track, monitor, and report progress to senior leadership
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in coordinating multiple Scrum teams in a scaled Agile environment
• Familiarity with Agile metrics (e.g., velocity, burndown charts)
• Background in software development, QA, or technical program management