Senior Scrum Master job at The Jupiter Group, Inc. Houston, TX.
We are seeking an experienced Software Agile Scrum Master to support and guide cross-functional software development teams in delivering high-quality solutions using Agile/Scrum best practices. This role focuses on servant leadership, team enablement, and continuous improvement while partnering closely with Product Owners, engineering leaders, and stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
• Serve as Scrum Master for one or more software development teams
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
• Coach teams on Agile and Scrum principles, ensuring consistent adoption of best practices
• Remove impediments and help the team stay focused on sprint goals
• Partner with Product Owners to support backlog refinement and prioritization
• Promote transparency and communication across teams and stakeholders
• Track and report on team metrics such as velocity, sprint progress, and delivery risks
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and collaboration
• Support teams through Agile transformation initiatives as needed
Required Qualifications
• Scrum Master supporting software development teams
• Strong knowledge of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe exposure a plus)
• Experience working with engineering teams (application development, APIs, cloud, or enterprise systems)
• Proven ability to coach teams and manage change in fast-paced environments
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and conflict-resolution skills
Preferred Qualifications
• Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM I/II, SAFe SM, or equivalent)
• Experience supporting distributed or hybrid teams
• Background working in enterprise or large-scale software environments
• Familiarity with Agile tools such as Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, or similar
