Cleared Scrum Master

Scrum Master – Lead Agile teams in a fast‑paced, mission‑critical environment. What You Will Be Doing: Facilitating Agile ceremonies, including Sprint Planning, Reviews, Retrospectives, and Program Increment (PI) Planning. Leading cross‑functional Agile teams, promoting collaboration and removing impediments. Coaching teams in Agile methodologies, including Scrum, Scrumban, or Kanban, ensuring adherence to processes. Collaborating with Product Owners to prioritize features and develop user stories meeting acceptance criteria. Maintaining and sharing team metrics, fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Promoting a high‑performing, collaborative team environment and encouraging innovative problem‑solving. Required Skills: Experience as a Scrum Master for software development or technical teams. Certified Scrum Master (CSM), SAFe Scrum Master (SSM), or similar Agile certification. Familiarity with Agile tools such as Jira, VersionOne, Rally, or IBM RTC. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment across diverse systems and groups. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and 8+ years of relevant work experience or a high school degree and 4 years of additional work experience. Required Security Clearance: TS/SCI w/Poly. Preferred Skills: Background in large software systems, including hardware integration and testing. Hands‑on experience using SAFe as the Agile development methodology. Knowledge of test automation, test‑driven development, continuous integration, and continuous deployment. Experience applying Kanban for workflow optimization. Proven ability to influence organizational change towards Agile adoption. Salary Range: $150,000 - $230,000 Benefits Overview: PTO: Starting at 26 days with options to increase or decrease for personal needs. 401k: 7% gift, fully vested from day one. Free Medical, Dental, Vision: Coverage for employees and dependents. $5,000 in Training: For certifications, conferences, and continued learning. End‑of‑Year Bonuses: Recognizing your hard work. Morale‑Building Hours: 8 hours annually for team‑building activities. Equal Opportunity Employer Bestgate is proud to celebrate diversity and foster an inclusive environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr