Technical Scrum Master

• We are seeking a Technical Scrum Master who combines deep understanding of Agile/Scrum practices with a solid technical foundation. This role will guide cross-functional engineering teams in delivering high-quality software solutions while removing impediments, improving team velocity, and ensuring alignment with business goals. The ideal candidate acts as a servant leader, Agile coach, and technical facilitator.
  Key Responsibilities
• Serve as Scrum Master for one or more Agile teams delivering complex technical solutions.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Backlog Refinement, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.
• Partner with Product Owners to ensure a well-groomed, prioritized backlog with clearly defined user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Remove impediments and proactively manage risks, dependencies, and blockers.
• Coach teams on Agile/Scrum best practices, fostering continuous improvement and high performance.
• Track and report on Agile metrics (velocity, burndown, throughput, cycle time).
• Collaborate closely with engineering, DevOps, QA, and architecture teams to support technical delivery.
• Support release planning and coordination across multiple teams and stakeholders.
• Promote Agile maturity and help drive organizational Agile transformation.
• Ensure transparency and effective communication across business and technical stakeholders.
• Required Qualifications
• 6–10+ years of overall IT experience with 3+ years as a Scrum Master in technical teams.
• Strong hands-on experience working with software development teams (web, cloud, APIs, microservices).
• Solid understanding of SDLC, DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and modern engineering practices.
• Proven experience in Agile/Scrum frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe).
• Ability to work with distributed and cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and conflict-resolution skills

Originally posted on Himalayas