Virginia Staffing
Senior Scrum Master
Location: Reston, VA Local candidates only (Hybrid Onsite 1x/week) Type: 12-Month Contract Overview: We are seeking an experienced Senior Scrum Master to support two Agile Scrum teams within a SAFe environment. This is a hybrid, local-only opportunity with a leading enterprise organization. The ideal candidate is a certified Scrum Master with experience in SAFe, Scrum, and Kanban, and has a strong servant-leader mindset. Familiarity with Java and AWS is a plus, though not required. Responsibilities:
Serve as Scrum Master for two Agile teams, facilitating all core ceremonies: daily stand-ups, backlog refinement, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives. Guide teams in Agile best practices and SAFe principles, promoting continuous improvement and a Lean-Agile mindset. Collaborate with Product Owners, Release Train Engineers, and stakeholders to ensure transparency and alignment. Drive team-level metrics, velocity tracking, and remove impediments to maintain delivery flow. Participate in and/or facilitate PI Planning, Scrum of Scrums, and ART-level coordination activities. Support cross-team collaboration and foster strong inter-team relationships. Mentor teams on Kanban principles and promote flow-based work management as appropriate. Required Qualifications:
8+ years of experience working in Agile environments, with 3+ years as a Scrum Master or Kanban Lead. Experience working in SAFe Agile Release Trains (ARTs). Strong understanding of Agile/Lean frameworks: Scrum, Kanban, SAFe. Proven ability to coach teams to Agile maturity and facilitate Agile ceremonies effectively. Excellent communication, facilitation, and conflict-resolution skills. Experience using Agile tools such as Jira, Rally, Azure DevOps, etc. Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and handle multiple responsibilities. Preferred Skills:
Experience with Java development teams and/or AWS environments (not required but a plus). Experience with value stream mapping, system-level optimizations, or applying Lean techniques. Familiarity with DevOps, Test Automation, and modern software delivery pipelines. Certifications (Required/Preferred):
Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Certified Scrum Professional (CSP) Required SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) Preferred SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE) Nice to have
Location: Reston, VA Local candidates only (Hybrid Onsite 1x/week) Type: 12-Month Contract Overview: We are seeking an experienced Senior Scrum Master to support two Agile Scrum teams within a SAFe environment. This is a hybrid, local-only opportunity with a leading enterprise organization. The ideal candidate is a certified Scrum Master with experience in SAFe, Scrum, and Kanban, and has a strong servant-leader mindset. Familiarity with Java and AWS is a plus, though not required. Responsibilities:
Serve as Scrum Master for two Agile teams, facilitating all core ceremonies: daily stand-ups, backlog refinement, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives. Guide teams in Agile best practices and SAFe principles, promoting continuous improvement and a Lean-Agile mindset. Collaborate with Product Owners, Release Train Engineers, and stakeholders to ensure transparency and alignment. Drive team-level metrics, velocity tracking, and remove impediments to maintain delivery flow. Participate in and/or facilitate PI Planning, Scrum of Scrums, and ART-level coordination activities. Support cross-team collaboration and foster strong inter-team relationships. Mentor teams on Kanban principles and promote flow-based work management as appropriate. Required Qualifications:
8+ years of experience working in Agile environments, with 3+ years as a Scrum Master or Kanban Lead. Experience working in SAFe Agile Release Trains (ARTs). Strong understanding of Agile/Lean frameworks: Scrum, Kanban, SAFe. Proven ability to coach teams to Agile maturity and facilitate Agile ceremonies effectively. Excellent communication, facilitation, and conflict-resolution skills. Experience using Agile tools such as Jira, Rally, Azure DevOps, etc. Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and handle multiple responsibilities. Preferred Skills:
Experience with Java development teams and/or AWS environments (not required but a plus). Experience with value stream mapping, system-level optimizations, or applying Lean techniques. Familiarity with DevOps, Test Automation, and modern software delivery pipelines. Certifications (Required/Preferred):
Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Certified Scrum Professional (CSP) Required SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) Preferred SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE) Nice to have