The Timberline Group
Scrum Master – Qualifications & Experience
US Citizens or GC Holders only
Must be on our W2 - no C2C
Direct - Hire
Local candidates only
Onsite - 4-5 days per week
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a technical, business, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
5+ years
working in Agile software development environments.
3+ years
serving as a Scrum Master, Agile Coach, Delivery Lead, or similar role supporting software engineering teams.
Deep, practical understanding of
Scrum, Kanban, and iterative delivery models , including when and how to adapt frameworks to fit real-world constraints.
Proven experience partnering with
senior engineers, architects, and product leaders
to deliver complex software solutions.
Strong facilitation, communication, and conflict‑resolution skills, with the ability to guide discussions toward outcomes and decisions.
Comfortable operating in
ambiguous environments , exercising sound judgment without relying on top‑down direction.
Hands‑on experience with
Agile tooling
such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar platforms (tool proficiency is secondary to driving outcomes).
Demonstrated ability to analyze delivery metrics (e.g., velocity, burn‑downs, flow metrics) and use them to drive continuous improvement.
Strong servant‑leadership mindset with the ability to protect teams, remove impediments, and foster self‑organization.
Preferred / Nice‑to‑Have Qualifications
Exposure to
enterprise‑scale software , SaaS platforms, or complex, multi‑system environments.
Background in software development, testing, or engineering disciplines.
Experience coordinating across multiple teams or managing external dependencies.
Familiarity with test‑driven development, CI/CD practices, and modern software quality principles.
Scrum Master or Agile certification (CSM, PSM, SAFe, etc.) preferred,
but not a substitute for demonstrated, real‑world experience .
Key Competencies
Strong understanding of
emergent requirements , backlog refinement, and iterative product discovery.
Ability to coach teams and product owners on Agile principles while maintaining a healthy balance between delivery, quality, and sustainability.
Proven capability to lead teams toward
continuous improvement and predictable delivery .
Situational awareness to know when to coach, when to facilitate, and when to challenge.
Professional, collaborative approach to conflict resolution with a focus on trust, transparency, and win‑win outcomes.
Enthusiastic, positive influencer who empowers teams and contributes to a strong team culture.
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Must be on our W2 - no C2C
Direct - Hire
Local candidates only
Onsite - 4-5 days per week
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a technical, business, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
5+ years
working in Agile software development environments.
3+ years
serving as a Scrum Master, Agile Coach, Delivery Lead, or similar role supporting software engineering teams.
Deep, practical understanding of
Scrum, Kanban, and iterative delivery models , including when and how to adapt frameworks to fit real-world constraints.
Proven experience partnering with
senior engineers, architects, and product leaders
to deliver complex software solutions.
Strong facilitation, communication, and conflict‑resolution skills, with the ability to guide discussions toward outcomes and decisions.
Comfortable operating in
ambiguous environments , exercising sound judgment without relying on top‑down direction.
Hands‑on experience with
Agile tooling
such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar platforms (tool proficiency is secondary to driving outcomes).
Demonstrated ability to analyze delivery metrics (e.g., velocity, burn‑downs, flow metrics) and use them to drive continuous improvement.
Strong servant‑leadership mindset with the ability to protect teams, remove impediments, and foster self‑organization.
Preferred / Nice‑to‑Have Qualifications
Exposure to
enterprise‑scale software , SaaS platforms, or complex, multi‑system environments.
Background in software development, testing, or engineering disciplines.
Experience coordinating across multiple teams or managing external dependencies.
Familiarity with test‑driven development, CI/CD practices, and modern software quality principles.
Scrum Master or Agile certification (CSM, PSM, SAFe, etc.) preferred,
but not a substitute for demonstrated, real‑world experience .
Key Competencies
Strong understanding of
emergent requirements , backlog refinement, and iterative product discovery.
Ability to coach teams and product owners on Agile principles while maintaining a healthy balance between delivery, quality, and sustainability.
Proven capability to lead teams toward
continuous improvement and predictable delivery .
Situational awareness to know when to coach, when to facilitate, and when to challenge.
Professional, collaborative approach to conflict resolution with a focus on trust, transparency, and win‑win outcomes.
Enthusiastic, positive influencer who empowers teams and contributes to a strong team culture.
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