Junior Scrum Master

Job Description

Role Overview:

The Junior Scrum Master supports Agile software development teams by coordinating sprint activities, maintaining delivery discipline, and assisting in the removal of team impediments. This role operates under the guidance of a Project Manager and focuses on day-to-day sprint execution rather than overall program governance.
 
The position is intended for an early-career Agile practitioner who is developing facilitation, coordination, and delivery management skills within a structured engineering environment.
 
Key Responsibilities:
• Facilitate daily standups and support sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives under the guidance of the Project Manager.
• Maintain sprint boards and ensure work items are updated and accurately tracked.
• Monitor sprint progress and flag risks, blockers, or scope changes to the Project Manager.
• Ensure user stories are clearly documented and meet basic acceptance criteria before sprint commitment.
• Track action items from retrospectives and follow up on completion.
• Support backlog grooming sessions and assist with organizing priorities.
• Maintain delivery documentation such as sprint summaries and release notes.
• Promote team adherence to Agile principles and agreed-upon processes.

Education and Background

Typically has a Bachelors degree, and 1 - 3 years of experience, or equivalent relevant work experience; e.g., each year of work experience may be substituted for each year of education required.

Years of Experience

1–3 years of experience in a project coordination, technical support, or software delivery environment.

Required Skills

Required Qualifications:
• Basic understanding of Agile and Scrum methodologies.
• Experience using tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar backlog management platforms.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Clear communication skills and ability to work effectively with technical teams.
• Ability to identify issues and escalate appropriately.

Preferred Skills

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills:
• Entry-level Scrum certification such as CSM or PSM I.
• Exposure to software development life cycle processes.
• Experience supporting cross-functional teams.
• Interest in growing into Scrum Master, Agile Lead, or Project Manager roles.
• Exposure to regulated or security-conscious development environments.

Working Conditions

Office environment

• Happy - Be Infectious. Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do.
• Helpful - Be Supportive. Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated.
• Honest - Be Trustworthy. Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support.
• Humble - Be Grounded. Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task.
• Hungry - Be Eager. Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges.
• Hustle - Be Driven. Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.