Agile Scrum Master - Lead
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Atlanta, Georgia

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Hybrid, Onsite

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Contract

|Job ID 71224|Posted Aug 5, 2025
JOB DESCRIPTION

Join an innovative team as a Technical Scrum Master, where you'll lead Agile development teams to deliver top-tier software solutions. This role blends technical proficiency with leadership, driving collaboration and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and facilitate Agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
  • Coach and mentor team members on Agile best practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with business goals and technical feasibility.
  • Identify and remove impediments to ensure smooth project progress.
  • Track and report on key performance indicators such as sprint progress and velocity.
  • Maintain clear communication between technical teams and business stakeholders.

Skills

  • Proficiency in Agile frameworks, particularly Scrum.
  • Experience with cloud platforms, especially AWS.
  • Strong communication, facilitation, and conflict-resolution skills.
  • Understanding of the software development lifecycle and DevOps practices.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and version control systems like Git.

Preferred Skills

  • Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) certification.
  • Familiarity with scaled Agile certifications such as SAFe Scrum Master.
  • Proven teamwork and collaboration skills.
  • Focus on achieving business outcomes.

At Horizontal, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives.

Once you apply for this position, you may receive a phone call, SMS or email at the time of application from our Virtual AI Recruiter, Alex, to conduct an initial interview.

Horizontal is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. 

We seek to provide employment opportunities to talented, qualified candidates regardless of race, color, sex/gender including gender identity and/or expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.

In addition, Horizontal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation in order to complete the application or interview process, please contact us.

All applicants applying must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.