Senior Scrum Master (Houston) Job at The Jupiter Group, Inc, Houston, TX

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  • The Jupiter Group, Inc
  • Houston, TX

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Software Agile Scrum Master to support and guide cross-functional software development teams in delivering high-quality solutions using Agile/Scrum best practices. This role focuses on servant leadership, team enablement, and continuous improvement while partnering closely with Product Owners, engineering leaders, and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as Scrum Master for one or more software development teams
  • Facilitate Agile ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
  • Coach teams on Agile and Scrum principles, ensuring consistent adoption of best practices
  • Remove impediments and help the team stay focused on sprint goals
  • Partner with Product Owners to support backlog refinement and prioritization
  • Promote transparency and communication across teams and stakeholders
  • Track and report on team metrics such as velocity, sprint progress, and delivery risks
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and collaboration
  • Support teams through Agile transformation initiatives as needed

Required Qualifications

  • Scrum Master supporting software development teams
  • Strong knowledge of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe exposure a plus)
  • Experience working with engineering teams (application development, APIs, cloud, or enterprise systems)
  • Proven ability to coach teams and manage change in fast-paced environments
  • Excellent communication, facilitation, and conflict-resolution skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM I/II, SAFe SM, or equivalent)
  • Experience supporting distributed or hybrid teams
  • Background working in enterprise or large-scale software environments
  • Familiarity with Agile tools such as Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, or similar

Job Tags

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