Scrum Master

We are looking for a dedicated and proactive Agile Scrum Master to join our fast-paced software development environment. In this role, you will guide and coach high-performing engineering teams to deliver exceptional quality and business value using Agile and Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) principles. If you are a facilitator who excels at removing blockers, managing cross-team dependencies, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and transparency, we would love to connect with you.

Req.#1122842393 Responsibilities Coordinate and manage key Scrum ceremonies, including PI Planning, Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Backlog Refinement, Sprint Reviews, Demos, and Retrospectives Participate in Scrum of Scrums and PO Sync-ups to proactively highlight risks, track dependencies across multiple teams, and collaborate with other Scrum Masters to resolve them Work closely with Product Owners, Product Managers, and Release Train Engineers (RTEs) to plan user stories aligned with team capacity Actively remove blockers — or guide the team to resolve them — through effective coordination and creative problem-solving Analyze sprint data and monitor Agile metrics to determine potential risks to sprint goals, taking appropriate corrective actions Coach the team on Agile practices and principles to maximize business value delivery, foster self-organization, and resolve conflicts Assist with internal communication, improve operational transparency, and radiate information effectively across stakeholders Evaluate current Agile Release Train (ART) level practices and collaborate with the RTE to implement impactful process improvements Requirements Minimum of 4 years of overall professional work experience, with at least 2 years specifically playing the Scrum Master role for a software development team Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field Excellent communication, facilitation, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills Experience with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) Nice to have Jira proficiency Familiarity with APIs AI Foundations knowledge USA (all states+Employee+Remote) Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (Subsidized) Health Savings Account Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter) Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (Company Provided) Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided) Employee Assistance Program Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions Matched 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan Paid Time Off – the employee will be eligible to accrue 15-25 paid days, depending on specific level and tenure with EPAM (accrual eligibility may change over time) Paid Holidays - nine (9) total per year Legal Plan and Identity Theft Protection Accident Insurance Employee Discounts Pet Insurance Employee Stock Purchase Program If otherwise eligible, participation in the discretionary annual bonus program If otherwise eligible and hired into a qualifying level, participation in the discretionary Long-Term Incentive (LTI) Program