Apply now: Scrum Master, location is Hybrid (Owings Mills, MD). The start date is ASAP for this 6-month contract position. Job Title: Scrum Master Location-Type: Hybrid (2 days onsite in Owings Mills, MD Thursdays are mandatory) Start Date Is: ASAP Duration: 6 months (contract) Compensation Range: $55-$70/hr Job Description: Lead cross-functional Agile teams, manage ceremonies, and support modernization initiatives in a hybrid work environment. Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
- Facilitate Agile ceremonies (stand-ups, planning, retrospectives, demos)
- Build and maintain strong relationships with developers, engineers, and business stakeholders
- Serve as Scrum Master for the API team with potential to grow into managing 2 teams
- Gather requirements, write user stories, and support prioritization of work
- Guide teams through technical and portfolio modernization initiatives
- Use tools like Rally and Jira to structure work and track progress
- Act as liaison between technical and non-technical stakeholders
Requirements:
- Must-Haves:
- 5+ years of Scrum Master experience
- Proficiency with Agile tools (Jira, Rally, etc.)
- Experience leading large cross-functional teams and running multiple Agile work streams
- Technical experience with AWS Cloud and integration projects
- Experience with data modernization (e.g., migrating from mainframe DB2 to PostgreSQL)
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage stakeholder relationships
- Nice-to-Haves:
- Background in people leadership or servant leadership
- Financial or regulated industry experience
- Product Owner experience