Scrum master

About this role

About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Scrum Master to support an Agile development team of approximately 10 members working on a modern health services platform.
In this role, you will facilitate Agile practices, remove impediments, and help the team deliver high-quality solutions effectively. You will work closely with engineers, product managers, architects, and business stakeholders to improve collaboration, optimize delivery processes, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
The ideal candidate is a strong facilitator and servant leader who understands Agile principles, can coach teams toward greater autonomy, and has experience working in software development environments.
Responsibilities

• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies, including Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.

• Support a development team of around 10 members in applying Agile and Scrum principles effectively.

• Coach the team on Agile practices, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• Work closely with the Product Owner to support backlog refinement, prioritization, and sprint planning.

• Identify and remove impediments that impact team productivity and delivery.

• Monitor team progress, identify risks, and support effective delivery planning.

• Promote transparency through effective use of Agile metrics and reporting.

• Encourage collaboration between engineering, product, design, and business stakeholders.

• Help improve team processes, workflows, and communication practices.

• Support the team in maintaining a sustainable delivery pace.

• Facilitate discussions around technical challenges, dependencies, and process improvements.

• Contribute to building a positive, collaborative, and high-performing team culture.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience as a Scrum Master, Agile Coach, or similar Agile delivery role.

• Proven experience supporting software development teams using Scrum methodology.

• Experience working with cross-functional engineering teams.

• Strong understanding of Agile principles, Scrum framework, and team dynamics.

• Experience facilitating Scrum ceremonies and Agile workshops.

• Ability to identify blockers and drive effective resolution.

• Strong communication, facilitation, and conflict-resolution skills.

• Experience working with Agile tools such as Jira, Confluence, or similar platforms.

• Ability to work effectively with distributed and remote teams.

• Good English communication skills.

Nice to Have

• Experience working in HealthTech, SaaS, fintech, or other technology-driven industries.

• Scrum Master certification (PSM, CSM, or equivalent).

• Experience supporting teams through Agile transformation.

• Familiarity with software development lifecycle and engineering practices.

• Experience using Agile metrics such as velocity, cycle time, burndown charts, and flow metrics.

• Previous experience working with product managers and technical stakeholders.

What We Offer

• Fully remote work with flexible working hours.

• Opportunity to support a team building impactful healthcare technology.

• Collaboration with experienced engineers, architects, and product teams.

• Professional development and Agile coaching opportunities.

• A culture focused on transparency, ownership, and continuous improvement.

• Competitive compensation based on experience and skills.

• Supportive and collaborative working environment.

Location: Remote
Seniority Level: Middle
Originally posted on Himalayas