AS170 Senior Scrum Master; Remote

Position: AS170 Senior Scrum Master (Remote, Full-Time)
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About the Role

We're looking for a  Scrum Master  to drive agile delivery and foster a culture of focus, continuous improvement, and collaboration within our cross-functional engineering squads. You'll work closely with engineering, product, design, and Dev Ops to align on priorities, remove blockers, and ensure sprint success using Agile tools such as  Jira.

To thrive in this role, you should be  highly organized and proactive , always staying one step ahead to keep sprints on track. We value individuals who are  calm under pressure , capable of navigating fast-paced environments with clarity and confidence. Just as importantly, we're seeking an  empathetic collaborator  - someone who supports their team, builds trust, and leads with emotional intelligence.

If you're passionate about agile delivery and enjoy enabling high-performing teams, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing    Drive Agile Delivery
Facilitate sprint ceremonies (planning, standups, reviews, retrospectives) and ensure consistent team progress across 3–5 cross-functional squads
Act as a Delivery Enabler
Identify and remove delivery blockers, clarify sprint priorities, and foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous learning
Partner for Success
Collaborate with engineering, product, design, and Dev Ops to ensure seamless coordination on scope, timelines, and dependencies

Must-Have Skills    Use of Agile Tooling
Hands-on experience with Jira (strong experience required)
Agile/Scrum Delivery - 4+ years
Proven track record leading Agile teams, running Scrum ceremonies, and coaching teams to adopt agile best practices
Team Facilitation and Coaching
Experience working with cross-functional teams, promoting team ownership, and guiding team members through agile principles

Nice-to-Have Skills    Familiarity with Dev Ops and CI/CD Workflows
Solid understanding of technical dependencies and how delivery pipelines impact team velocity and product quality

Experience with Cybersecurity Products
Understanding of the specific challenges, risks, and compliance requirements associated with security-focused product development
Exposure to Scaled Agile Frameworks (e.g., SAFe)
Experience working in environments that require coordination across multiple agile teams
Remote Team Facilitation & Async Communication
Ability to engage distributed teams effectively using tools like Slack, Confluence, or Miro
Working Knowledge of Agile Metrics & Continuous Improvement
Competence in analyzing metrics like velocity and throughput to identify opportunities for optimization

Key Deliverables (First 90 Days)    Sprint Rhythm Established
Regular sprint ceremonies are running smoothly (planning, standups, retrospectives), with consistent engagement from the team

Skills Required:

Agile/Scrum Delivery, Team Facilitation, Agile Tooling
3-5 Sprints Successfully Delivered
Teams complete planned work within the sprint cycle with minimal rollover and growing predictability

Skills Required:

Agile/Scrum Delivery, Backlog Management, Cross-Team Collaboration
Aligned, Prioritized Team Backlog
The backlog is clearly structured, up to date, and aligned with both the product roadmap and team capacity

Skills Required:

Agile Tooling, Stakeholder Communication, Familiarity with Dev Ops (preferred)

At Smart Working, you'll never be just another remote hire.

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