Scrum Master (Atlanta, GA) Job at Lewis | James Professional in Atlanta

Scrum Master Lewis James Professional is a woman-owned staff augmentation, project consulting and direct hire search and placement firm. We are currently seeking a Scrum Master for a contract opportunity with a financial services client. Responsibilities Serve as the Scrum Master for a technical product engineering team, facilitating all Agile ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives). Partner closely with engineers to understand technical concepts including data flows, APIs, system integrations, and dependencies. Actively manage team workflow, velocity, sprint commitments, and impediments. Utilize Jira as the primary Agile tool to manage backlogs, sprints, and reporting. Collaborate with system administrators to develop and maintain Jira dashboards (velocity, burndown, and other standard Agile metrics). Leverage ServiceNow for ticketing and change management processes. Support a mixed Agile/Waterfall delivery model and help teams navigate delivery within an evolving Agile framework. Mentor and provide guidance to more junior Scrum Masters, helping establish best practices and consistency across teams. Identify opportunities to improve Agile processes and contribute to future Agile strategy and transformation initiatives. Demonstrate a coaching mindset, influencing teams and stakeholders through leadership rather than authority. Qualifications Banking experience is required. Proven experience as a Technical Scrum Master supporting product engineering or technology delivery teams. Strong technical background; prior experience as a systems engineer, developer, or technical analyst is highly preferred. Ability to quickly understand and communicate complex technical concepts (e.g., APIs, data integrations, system dependencies). Hands‑on experience with Jira (required). Experience working in environments that blend Agile and Waterfall methodologies. Strong facilitation, communication, and stakeholder‑management skills. Demonstrated ability to mentor junior team members and lead by example. For immediate consideration, please click “Apply” and use Job Code BHJOB11837_4325. You may also send a copy of your resume to: resumes@lewisjamesprofessional.com and enter only the following job code in the subject line: BHJOB11837_4325. Lewis James Professional is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V #J-18808-Ljbffr