Hybrid Agile Scrum Master

at Wellfit

• Job title: Agile Scrum Master
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $90,000 - $115,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Professional Certificate
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Irving, United States

About the role

• Scrum Master leading Agile teams at Wellfit Technologies, a dental fintech company. Ensuring project success through Agile methodologies and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a dedicated Scrum Master for 2-3 teams, ensuring adherence to Agile values, principles, and practices.
• Facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Drive the team's commitment to achieving sprint goals and maintaining a sustainable pace.
• Remove obstacles, address conflicts, and manage impediments to allow the team to focus on delivering high-quality results.
• Maintain and track key metrics such as team velocity and sprint burn-downs.
• Mentor team members on Agile best practices and continuously refine processes for maximum efficiency.
• Foster a culture of trust and open communication among the development team, QA, architects, and other technical contributors.
• Engage closely with project managers, product owners, and technical leads to ensure alignment on project objectives and delivery timelines.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across different departments to address project dependencies and resolve conflicts.
• Manage Agile projects with technical proficiency, focusing on software development lifecycles and modern Agile frameworks.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, schedules, resources, and risk management.
• Ensure that project deliverables are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Guide teams in the proper use of Agile tools like Jira and Confluence.
• Coach and support team members to promote engagement, foster innovation, and improve overall productivity.
• Lead by example, maintaining a hands-on approach and staying closely connected to the day-to-day operations of the team.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of direct Scrum Master experience, working specifically with development teams in a technical environment.
• Experience working in SaaS, FinTech, or startup environments preferred.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) certification is required.
• PMI-ACP (Agile Certified Practitioner) or Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) certification is a strong plus.
• Proficiency with JIRA, Confluence, and other Agile project management tools.
• Proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional projects in a remote environment.
• Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong influencing skills to guide development teams in achieving sprint goals.

Benefits

• Hybrid Working Model: 3 days on-site, 2 days remote.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, Dental, and Vision.
• Unlimited Paid Time Off: Encouraging a culture of work-life balance.
• 401k Matching up to 4%.
• Collaborative and innovative environment focused on continuous improvement.