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Scrum Master I (Contractor)

United States, Philadelphia · Job Posted June 09, 2026
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We are looking for an experienced Scrum Master to guide Agile teams in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and help them consistently deliver meaningful results. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who excels at servant leadership, promotes team accountability, and creates an environment where collaboration and continuous improvement can thrive. The role will partner with delivery teams and stakeholders to strengthen Scrum practices, improve transparency, and support effective decision-making across projects.

Job Responsibility

  • Guide Scrum teams in applying Agile principles, encouraging ownership, collaboration, and steady progress toward sprint goals
  • Lead core Scrum ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning sessions, reviews, and retrospectives, to ensure each event adds value and supports delivery
  • Partner with team members to identify obstacles, address blockers quickly, and maintain momentum throughout the sprint lifecycle
  • Coach teams to produce high-quality increments that satisfy agreed acceptance standards and align with the Definition of Done
  • Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to support alignment, build consensus, and help move priorities forward effectively
  • Evaluate team and organizational Scrum adoption, then provide practical coaching that advances maturity in a sustainable and realistic way
  • Facilitate productive conversations, resolve conflicts constructively, and help teams reach decisions without directing or assigning work
  • Improve visibility into team progress by encouraging clear communication, sharing relevant updates, and promoting transparency across the organization

Requirements

  • Prior experience serving as a dedicated Scrum Master within an authentic Agile Scrum environment
  • Strong understanding of Scrum principles, Agile best practices, and servant leadership approaches
  • Demonstrated ability to remove impediments and help teams maintain focus on delivering value
  • Experience facilitating stakeholder discussions, team decision-making, and conflict resolution
  • Proven skill in coaching cross-functional teams toward self-organization and continuous improvement
  • Ability to assess Scrum maturity and guide teams through practical, sustainable growth
  • Scrum Master certification such as CSM or a comparable credential is strongly preferred

Nice to have

Scrum Master certification such as CSM or a comparable credential is strongly preferred

What we offer

  • Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance (available to contract/temporary professionals)
  • Eligibility to enroll in company 401(k) plan (for hired contract/temporary professionals)

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