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Scrum Master (Remote)

Oxley Enterprises, Inc.

Remote

GBP 62,000 - 75,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

A reputable IT services provider is looking for a skilled Scrum Master to coach development teams in Agile practices. This remote role requires excellent communication skills and 4 years of relevant experience. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and be familiar with tools like Atlassian Jira. The projected salary range is $82,128 - $97,844, with full benefits including health coverage and retirement options.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401k plan options

Life insurance coverage

Qualifications

4 years of scrum master experience required.
Experience with software development and Agile methodologies is needed.

Responsibilities

Coach development teams on Scrum principles.
Educate teams on backlog maintenance.
Facilitate sprints and retrospectives.

Skills

Scrum techniques and artifacts

Communicate technical ideas

Facilitate discussion and decision making

Agile frameworks and techniques

Software development lifecycle (SDLC)

Project and issue tracking tools

Microsoft Teams

Problem-solving skills

Conflict-resolution skills

Experience with federal government departments

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

SAFe Scrum Master Certification

Tools

Atlassian Jira

The following states/districts are excluded from this job ad: AK, CA, CO, CT, DC, HI, IL, LA, MA, MN, MO, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, ND, OR, PR, RI, VT, WA, WY

Location: Remote in any United States jurisdiction not excluded from this job advertisement.

We are seeking a skilled Scrum Master to guide our teams in delivering high-quality solutions through effective Agile practices. If you're passionate about enabling others to do their best work and enjoy bringing clarity and structure to complex initiatives, we'd love to have your expertise to lead the Agile journey supporting the Department of Veteran Affairs.

Position Description: The Scrum Master will coach a development team and focus on sprint goals using scrum principles and concepts to ensure a project is successfully progressing. This role supports the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Minimum/General Experience: 4 years of scrum master experience

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or related field; SAFe Scrum Master Certification (SSM)

Essential Skills/Qualifications

Above average knowledge of Scrum techniques and artifacts (e.g., definition of done, user stories, automated testing, backlog refinement)
Above average ability to communicate technical ideas in a non-technical way
Above average ability to facilitate discussion and decision making
Knowledge of techniques used to fill in the intentional gaps left in the Scrum approach (e.g., Burndown charts, various Retrospective formats, handling bugs)
Knowledge of Agile frameworks and techniques (e.g., Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), Kanban, Acceptance Test-Driven Development (ATDD), Test-Driven Development (TDD), continuous integration, continuous testing, pairing, Agile games)
Knowledge of software development and the software development lifecycle (SDLC)
Experience with project and issue tracking tools (e.g., Atlassian Jira)
Experience with Microsoft (MS) Teams online collaboration tools
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational skills
Experience with problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills
Experience supporting a federal government department
Experience supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs (preferred)

General Physical Requirements

Assignment Location - Remote
Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
Typing, communicating, repetitive motions.
Close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data, view computer monitors and read. May need to view presentation screens and other visual aids in a virtual setting.
Inside environmental conditions with protection from outside elements.

Security

Ability to obtain/maintain a Federal Civilian Public Trust

U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident that has lived in the United States for at least 3 years

Federal Civilian Public Trust

Covers 10 year period and in some instances lifetime events
OPM Security Investigations Index (SII)
DOD Defense Central Investigations Index (DCII)
National Agency Check (NAC) records
FBI name check
FBI fingerprint check
Credit report check
Written inquiries to previous employers and references listed on the application for employment
Potential interviews with the subject, spouse, neighbors, supervisor, coworkers
Law enforcement check
Court records check
Education check- Attendance and Degrees

Tasks / Activities Include, But Are Not Limited To

Assists software development teams to apply the Scrum framework
Educates teams on refining and maintaining the product backlog
Plans out deliverables and helps teams monitor performance
Resolves issues that hinder the teams' work
Manages each project's scope and timeline
Coordinates sprints, retrospective meetings, and daily stand-ups
Facilitates internal communication and effective collaboration
Utilizes project and issue tracking tools (e.g., Atlassian Jira)
Utilizes the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)

Compensation & Benefits

The annual projected pay range for this position is $82,128 - $97,844 with consideration being given to various factors including but not limited to qualifications, experience, job responsibilities, and geographic location.

Oxley Enterprises, Inc. offers a full array of benefits including:

Medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage for you and your family.
Life Insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability paid for by the Company.
Supplemental coverages including Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital.
Additional Life insurance coverage for you and your dependents.
401k plan with various options to select based on your retirement goals.

Oxley Enterprises®, Inc. is a certified service-disabled veteran-owned (SDVOSB), economic disadvantaged woman-owned (EDWOSB), Small Business Administration Certified 8(a), and small disadvantaged business (SDB) that has 25 years of experience building and delivering quality IT systems and programs. Oxley is ranked in the INC 5000 7 times (2016, 2017, 2018, 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025). Oxley is a 2019 - 2025 Department of Labor HIRE Vets Medallion Award Winner. Oxley is Virginia Values Veterans certified.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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