Scrum Master

Job Title: Scrum Master Location: San Antonio, TX Duration: Long-term Job Description We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master to facilitate Agile delivery and drive continuous improvement across cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Agile methodologies, SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework), and Scrum practices, with a proven ability to coach teams, remove impediments, and ensure successful delivery of business and technology initiatives. Responsibilities Serve as Scrum Master for one or more Agile teams, facilitating Scrum ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, Retrospectives, and Backlog Refinement. Coach teams on Agile principles, Scrum best practices, and SAFe methodologies to improve team effectiveness and delivery. Collaborate closely with Product Owners, Business Analysts, Architects, and Development teams to ensure well-defined and prioritized backlogs. Identify, track, and remove impediments that impact team productivity and sprint commitments. Facilitate Program Increment (PI) Planning, Inspect & Adapt workshops, and other SAFe ceremonies. Monitor sprint progress using Agile metrics such as velocity, burndown charts, cycle time, and team capacity. Promote transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement across Agile teams. Support Release Train Engineers (RTEs), Product Management, and stakeholders in coordinating cross-team dependencies. Ensure Agile governance, compliance, and adherence to organizational standards. Foster collaboration and communication between technical teams, business stakeholders, and leadership. Drive risk identification, dependency management, and issue resolution throughout the software development lifecycle. Assist in Agile transformation initiatives and mentor teams transitioning from traditional project management methodologies. Required Qualifications Bachelor''s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field. 5+ years of experience as a Scrum Master supporting Agile software development teams. Strong experience with Agile methodologies including Scrum, Kanban, and Lean practices. Hands-on experience working in a SAFe Agile environment. Experience facilitating Program Increment (PI) Planning and other SAFe events. Strong understanding of Agile metrics, estimation techniques, and sprint planning. Experience managing cross-functional and distributed teams. Excellent communication, facilitation, conflict resolution, and stakeholder management skills. Experience using Agile project management tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, Rally, or VersionOne. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Preferred Qualifications Scrum Master Certification (CSM, PSM I/II, or equivalent). SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) or SAFe Advanced Scrum Master (SASM) certification. Experience supporting enterprise-scale Agile transformations.