Scrum Master

We are looking for a dedicated and proactive Agile Scrum Master to join our fast-paced software development environment. In this role, you will guide and coach high-performing engineering teams to deliver exceptional quality and business value using Agile and Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) principles.

If you are a facilitator who excels at removing blockers, managing cross-team dependencies, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and transparency, we would love to connect with you.

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Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage key Scrum ceremonies, including PI Planning, Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Backlog Refinement, Sprint Reviews, Demos, and Retrospectives
• Participate in Scrum of Scrums and PO Sync-ups to proactively highlight risks, track dependencies across multiple teams, and collaborate with other Scrum Masters to resolve them
• Work closely with Product Owners, Product Managers, and Release Train Engineers (RTEs) to plan user stories aligned with team capacity
• Actively remove blockers — or guide the team to resolve them — through effective coordination and creative problem-solving
• Analyze sprint data and monitor Agile metrics to determine potential risks to sprint goals, taking appropriate corrective actions
• Coach the team on Agile practices and principles to maximize business value delivery, foster self-organization, and resolve conflicts
• Assist with internal communication, improve operational transparency, and radiate information effectively across stakeholders
• Evaluate current Agile Release Train (ART) level practices and collaborate with the RTE to implement impactful process improvements

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of overall professional work experience, with at least 2 years specifically playing the Scrum Master role for a software development team
• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field
• Excellent communication, facilitation, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills
• Experience with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)

Nice to have

• Jira proficiency
• Familiarity with APIs
• AI Foundations knowledge

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (Subsidized)
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (Company Provided)
• Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
• Matched 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off – the employee will be eligible to accrue 15-25 paid days, depending on specific level and tenure with EPAM (accrual eligibility may change over time)
• Paid Holidays - nine (9) total per year
• Legal Plan and Identity Theft Protection
• Accident Insurance
• Employee Discounts
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• If otherwise eligible, participation in the discretionary annual bonus program
• If otherwise eligible and hired into a qualifying level, participation in the discretionary Long-Term Incentive (LTI) Program