Scrum Master

About BLEN

BLENers are passionate about using technology to solve real-world problems. For over 20 years, we've been helping government agencies and businesses transform their digital experience. We bring fresh perspectives to every project, from modernizing legacy systems to building cloud-native applications to experimenting with technology that’s just around the corner. We value building long and enduring partnerships to solve complex challenges by putting humans at the center of all the experiences. Our team thrives on turning tricky problems into solutions that are practical, accessible and performant.

About this position

Scrum Masters at BLEN play a vital role in facilitating agile processes and fostering a culture of continuous improvement across our development teams. They combine deep expertise in Agile methodologies, strong leadership skills, and a collaborative mindset to guide teams in delivering high-quality solutions efficiently. Our Scrum Masters work closely with product owners, development teams, and stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution, remove impediments, and drive the adoption of Agile best practices. They are instrumental in building high-performing teams and creating an environment that promotes innovation, transparency, and sustainable delivery.

What we would like from you

• As a Scrum Master at BLEN, you will serve as an Agile coach and facilitator, ensuring our teams work effectively to deliver value to our clients. Your responsibilities will include:
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• Facilitate and coordinate Agile Scrum processes within the organization
• Guide and coach teams on Agile Scrum principles and practices
• Lead all Scrum ceremonies including daily stand-up meetings, sprint planning, sprint review, and sprint retrospective
• Work closely with Product Owners to ensure backlog refinement and prioritization
• Identify and remove obstacles that are hindering team progress
• Promote continuous improvement through retrospectives and feedback sessions
• Track and communicate project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders
• Monitor team health and performance metrics
• Foster a collaborative team environment that embraces Agile values
• Coach team members in self-organization and cross-functionality
• Ensure teams follow the Scrum framework and adhere to Agile principles
• Facilitate conflict resolution and improve team dynamics
• Support the scaling of Agile practices across multiple teams
• Help teams deliver high-quality products/solutions on time
• Mentor other Scrum Masters and share best practices
• Drive organizational change and Agile transformation initiatives
• Collaborate with leadership to align team goals with organizational objectives




Your main goal will be to enable our teams to achieve their highest potential through effective Agile practices and continuous improvement, ensuring successful delivery of solutions that meet our clients' needs.

Basic qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Scrum Master
• Strong knowledge of Agile Scrum principles and practices
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead and facilitate Scrum ceremonies
• Experience working in a government contracting environment
• Proven track record of coaching teams in Agile methodologies

Requirement

• Must be a US Citizen or legal resident and able to work domestically
• Must be able to attain low-level security clearance

Perks

• Work from anywhere.
• Competitive pay.
• A contribution to your health benefit.
• The chance to work on high-visibility projects and make a significant impact.

Get to know us

• We are a small, creative and highly technical team.
• Our heroes are the scrappy folks that dare to dream and do great things. We love people that care more about doing the right thing than taking a shortcut.
• We believe in finishing projects and floor our clients by how much we cared about their project.
• We believe in integrity and because we're small, we are very selective of our partners and clients.
• We do not use phrases like 'human resource' because you are NOT a resource. You are a team member and we will treat you like one.

What you should expect from us

• We will treat you fairly.
• We give you space to grow both personally and professionally.
• We will hear your ideas even when we disagree -- especially when we disagree.
• We will be equitable with our success and be honest with our challenges.
• We will always tell you the truth. Even when the truth is difficult.

We participate in E-Verify. Upon hire, we will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Due to the nature of our work with the federal government, all roles at BLEN are required to work from the contiguous United States.