Agile Coach
Location: Fort Worth, TX
Job Type: Contract
Company: IDR
Category: Management
Job Description Apply Now
The Agile Coach plays a pivotal role in fostering agile methodologies and technical excellence within high-performing software development teams. As organizations increasingly adopt agile frameworks to drive innovation and deliver exceptional products, the demand for experienced Agile Coaches continues to rise. In this full-time opportunity, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, guiding them to implement best practices in Agile, DevOps, and modern engineering. Your expertise will be essential in shaping team culture, optimizing workflows, and ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
Working in a dynamic and supportive environment, the Agile Coach will leverage their background in software engineering and team leadership to drive continuous improvement and deliver measurable results. You will have the chance to mentor and coach teams, facilitate agile ceremonies, and introduce automation tools to enhance software quality and speed of delivery. As part of a forward-thinking company with a strong commitment to employee development and collaboration, you will contribute to building resilient and innovative products for customers and stakeholders.
This role requires a blend of technical prowess, coaching ability, and excellent communication skills. The Agile Coach will help teams adopt new tools and technologies, foster a culture of transparency, and ensure that projects are completed efficiently and effectively. Those who are passionate about agile transformation, technical coaching, and professional growth will find this position to be a highly rewarding career move. If you are ready to make a significant impact and advance your career as an Agile Coach, apply now by clicking the job application button.
Agile Coach - Summary- Guide cross-functional development teams in adopting and refining agile methodologies.
- Promote best practices in software engineering, DevOps, and automation testing.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to align team objectives with company goals.
- Facilitate a culture of continuous improvement and learning.
- Mentor team members and support their professional growth.
- Lead and coach software development teams to implement agile practices such as Scrum, Kanban, or other relevant frameworks.
- Facilitate agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and reviews.
- Support teams in leveraging modern engineering practices, including Test-Driven Development (TDD), automation, and DevOps pipelines.
- Introduce and optimize the use of testing tools such as Selenium, TestNG, and Junit.
- Encourage continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) practices to improve software delivery speed and quality.
- Coach teams on the adoption and application of AI and machine learning tools when relevant to project objectives.
- Monitor team performance using delivery metrics and provide actionable feedback for improvement.
- Foster transparent communication, collaboration, and trust within teams and across departments.
- Identify and address obstacles to team progress, facilitating resolutions to ensure timely project completion.
- Participate in organizational initiatives to drive agile transformation and technical excellence.
- Competitive compensation package tailored to experience and qualifications.
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.
- Employee Stock Ownership Program to support long-term financial planning.
- Access to a dedicated engagement manager focused on your success and development.
- Opportunity to join an industry-leading organization recognized for its team-oriented culture and innovation.
- Recognition as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Award winner for ten consecutive years.
- Minimum of 8 years’ experience in software engineering and/or DevOps, with a strong background in Java.
- At least 4 years of experience leading development teams in an Agile environment.
- Proven expertise in Test-Driven Development and automation tools such as Selenium, TestNG, and Junit.
- Hands-on knowledge of AI and machine learning concepts and tools.
- Exceptional coaching, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
- Outstanding communication skills, capable of engaging diverse teams and stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to lead projects to completion with efficiency and attention to detail.
- A seasoned software engineer or DevOps professional passionate about agile transformation.
- Natural leader with a collaborative mindset and a track record of successful team coaching.
- Proficient in agile frameworks, automation, and modern engineering practices.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on delivering high-quality results.
- Adaptable and open to continuous learning and professional development.
- The Agile Coach role offers the chance to work in a supportive and innovative environment, ideal for professionals seeking to make a meaningful impact on technology teams and business outcomes.
- Enjoy a close-knit, team-oriented culture that values collaboration and knowledge-sharing.
- Join an organization with more than 20 years of proven industry experience and a strong reputation for employee satisfaction.
- Take part in company-wide initiatives designed to encourage personal and professional growth.
- Position includes a comprehensive benefits package and long-term career advancement opportunities.
- If you’re ready to take the next step in your career as an Agile Coach, click the job application button and apply today.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. IDR is subject to certain governmental recordkeeping and reporting requirements for the administration of civil rights laws and regulations. In order to comply with these laws, we invite employees to voluntarily self-identify their race or ethnicity, gender, and veteran status (if applicable). Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment. The information obtained will be kept confidential and may only be used in accordance with the provisions of applicable laws, executive orders, and regulations, including those that require the information to be summarized and reported to the federal government for civil rights enforcement. You may access this form here.