Scrum Master

IQ Clarity's client, a SaaS platform building AI tools for attorneys, is looking for a Scrum Master.

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced

Scrum Master

to facilitate Agile development across our teams, driving efficient and effective

Agile ceremonies

and ensuring adherence to the

Agile train

framework. As a Scrum Master, you will be responsible for guiding teams to follow Agile best practices, ensuring collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement throughout the development lifecycle. You will work closely with cross-functional teams and leadership to ensure projects are delivered on time and align with the organization's strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Facilitate all Agile ceremonies , including

daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives , ensuring they are effective and time-boxed.Ensure the team adheres to

Agile principles

and fosters a culture of transparency, collaboration, and accountability.Guide the team through the Agile train , ensuring alignment across multiple teams and stakeholders for smooth, coordinated release planning and execution.Work with Product Owners

to maintain a well-refined and prioritized product backlog, helping to break down complex tasks and define clear user stories.Remove impediments

that prevent the team from reaching their sprint goals, acting as a servant-leader and an advocate for the team's success.Collaborate with other Scrum Masters

and the Agile Release Train (ART) to ensure cross-team dependencies and risks are identified and managed effectively.Coach and mentor the team

on Agile practices, promoting continuous improvement and encouraging innovation in processes and delivery.Ensure visibility of progress , sprint health, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to all stakeholders using metrics, burn-down charts, and other tools.Work closely with

DevOps, QA, and other engineering teams

to promote automated testing, continuous integration, and faster deployment cycles.Assist in release planning

and coordination of major releases across the Agile train, ensuring smooth handoffs between teams and successful deployment to production.Qualifications:

3+ years of experience

as a Scrum Master, with a strong understanding of

Agile principles

and frameworks, including Scrum and Kanban.Proven experience

facilitating Agile ceremonies

and ensuring adherence to time-boxed, efficient meetings.Familiarity with

Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)

or other Agile scaling methodologies, with experience working within an

Agile Release Train (ART) .Strong understanding of

backlog management, story writing, and task breakdown .Experience with

Agile tools

such as Jira, Trello, Azure DevOps, or similar for tracking team progress and reporting.Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to act as a servant leader and effectively remove obstacles for the team.Excellent communication skills , with the ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.A

continuous improvement mindset , always looking for ways to refine processes and enhance team performance.Bonus Skills:

Certified Scrum Master (CSM)

or

Professional Scrum Master (PSM)

certification.Experience with

Agile Release Train (ART) execution

under frameworks like

SAFe .Familiarity with

DevOps

and continuous delivery pipelines.Experience in software development or engineering environments is a plus.

IQ Clarity is an Equal Opportunity Employer