Scrum Master (CSM, PSM)
Location: Memphis, TN
Job Type: Contract
Company: Nextech
Category: Scrum Master
Job Description Apply Now
The role of Scrum Master (CSM, PSM) is vital for organizations seeking to enhance the agility and productivity of their technology teams. As a Scrum Master, you will act as a servant leader, facilitator, and advocate for agile best practices, enabling teams to efficiently deliver high-value products. This position is essential for guiding cross-functional teams through agile frameworks, ensuring seamless collaboration, and driving continuous improvement across all facets of software development.
In this full-time position, you will be responsible for fostering an environment where teams can thrive by promoting transparency, accountability, and adaptability. The Scrum Master (CSM, PSM) will work closely with Product Owners and team members to ensure that all agile ceremonies, such as Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, and Retrospective meetings, are executed effectively. You will leverage agile metrics to assess team performance and help set realistic sprint goals, enabling teams to deliver consistent, high-quality results.
Working in a vibrant technology setting offers unique opportunities to interact with diverse teams and stakeholders. The Scrum Master (CSM, PSM) will play a pivotal role in removing obstacles that impede progress and managing dependencies across multiple teams. By utilizing tools such as Jira and Confluence, you will help teams track progress, manage backlogs, and maintain alignment with organizational goals.
In addition to facilitating agile processes, you will be instrumental in supporting distributed and remote teams. Your ability to cultivate a culture of trust and collaboration will be key as you guide teams through agile transformations and help them advance their maturity. The Scrum Master (CSM, PSM) will also participate in communities of practice, sharing insights and continuously learning to stay abreast of industry trends and best practices.
This role requires a deep understanding of agile principles, software development practices, and the ability to lead teams through change. The ideal candidate for the Scrum Master (CSM, PSM) position will possess strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. You should have experience with multiple agile frameworks and a proven track record in removing impediments and supporting team development. Certifications such as Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), or other recognized agile credentials are highly valued and will enhance your candidacy.
By joining our team as a Scrum Master (CSM, PSM), you will have the opportunity to grow professionally while making a significant impact on how technology teams deliver value. If you are passionate about agile methodologies and are committed to fostering continuous improvement, we encourage you to apply by clicking the job application button. Take the next step in your agile career and become an integral part of a forward-thinking technology organization.
Scrum Master (CSM, PSM) - Summary- Servant leader responsible for facilitating agile processes and ceremonies
- Drives adoption of agile values and best practices
- Supports collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement within technology teams
- Partners with Product Owners and stakeholders to ensure effective backlog management
- Promotes agile maturity and fosters a culture of trust among cross-functional teams
- Facilitate Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, and Sprint Retrospectives
- Partner with Product Owners for backlog refinement and sprint readiness
- Use agile metrics and data to forecast velocity and set achievable sprint goals
- Remove impediments and manage external dependencies impacting team delivery
- Foster a collaborative and accountable team environment
- Support distributed and remote teams, ensuring alignment and coordination
- Create and publish agile metrics to drive continuous improvement
- Utilize agile tools such as Jira, Confluence, or similar platforms
- Contribute to agile communities of practice by sharing knowledge
- Guide teams in developing and executing improvement plans for increased agility
- Communicate team needs for skills, tools, or resource development to leadership
- Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
- Opportunities for professional development and certification reimbursement
- Supportive and inclusive work environment
- Access to agile communities of practice for continuous learning
- Minimum 3 years of experience as a Scrum Master leading agile teams
- In-depth understanding of agile values, principles, and software development practices
- Experience with frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, LeSS, Nexus, or scaled agile approaches
- Proven ability to remove impediments and manage cross-team dependencies
- Experience supporting distributed or remote teams
- Knowledge of User Stories, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Test-Driven Development, or similar concepts
- Familiarity with web-based technologies (front-end and back-end)
- Strong leadership, facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Bachelor's degree in a related field
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), or equivalent certification preferred
- Proven experience driving agile maturity and continuous improvement initiatives
- Active contributor to agile communities of practice
- Excellent problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
- Adaptable, collaborative, and motivated to help teams achieve their goals
- Position supports technology teams in a fast-paced, evolving environment
- Opportunities for growth and advancement within the organization
- Engagement with diverse teams and stakeholders across multiple locations
- Inclusive and collaborative company culture focused on innovation
If you are ready to advance your career as a Scrum Master (CSM, PSM) and contribute to a dynamic technology team, click the job application button to apply now and take the next step in your professional journey.