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We’re looking for an experienced Scrum Master to bring structure, clarity, and momentum to a fast-moving software team. This is a hands-on role focused on establishing Agile practices from the ground up in an early-stage, ambiguous environment. You’ll work closely with engineers and non-technical stakeholders to manage the product backlog, run effective sprints, and ensure the team delivers the right work—at a sustainable pace and with high quality. This is a remote role | 25-40 hrs/week What You’ll Do Agile Delivery & Team Facilitation: Implement and evolve Scrum practices in an environment without existing process Facilitate all Agile ceremonies (planning, standups, reviews, retrospectives) Establish sprint cadence, velocity tracking, and continuous improvement rhythms Coach teams on Agile best practices and remove delivery impediments Manage dependencies and protect team focus across a service-oriented architecture Backlog & Requirements Management: Own and prioritize the product backlog with key stakeholders Write clear, detailed user stories with acceptance criteria Decompose epics, groom the backlog multiple sprints ahead, and ensure work is development-ready Balance feature delivery with technical debt and long-term product health Stakeholder, Quality & Release Coordination: Translate complex stakeholder needs into actionable technical requirements Create and maintain lightweight documentation, workflows, and functional specs Define and enforce a clear Definition of Done Coordinate UAT, production releases, and post-release issue triage Champion quality practices including testing, code reviews, and CI/CD What We’re Looking For 5+ years of experience in a Scrum Master, Product Owner, or similar Agile delivery role Proven success introducing Agile processes from scratch in startup or highly unstructured environments Strong ability to gather requirements and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders Excellent written communication skills, including user stories, acceptance criteria, and documentation Comfortable operating independently, making decisions, and thriving amid ambiguity Able to balance delivery speed with quality and long-term sustainability Clear communicator across both technical and non-technical audiences Track record of building Agile systems and practices that teams actually adopt and maintain It is an Asset if you have Experience in regulated or compliance-driven environments Exposure to AI-driven products or conversational interfaces Familiarity with Agile tooling such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar