Scrum Master

The Scrum Master is a key member of the Agile Team who assists Avalon’s scrum and kanban teams in meeting their delivery goals. They coach self-organization and self-management of practices and processes. They have strong knowledge in Agile methodology and can educate others. They provide a path for resolving impediments and help keep the team focused and achieve the PI objectives and Sprint goals.

This position is eligible for remote work, but quarterly travel will be required to Avalon’s corporate office located in Tampa, Florida.

Scrum Master - Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Coordinating and managing agile ceremonies including Iteration Planning, Stand Ups, Refinement, Iteration Review, and Retrospective.
• Removing impediments or guiding the team to remove impediments through coordination and creative thinking.
• Coordinating with Product and Development Managers to facilitate PI planning and ensure that PI objectives are attained.
• Responsible for improving flow.
• Analyzing iteration data to determine potential risks of meeting iteration goals.
• Assisting with internal communication, improving transparency, and radiating information.
• Facilitating discussion, decision making, and conflict resolution.
• Contributing to the advancement and improvement of Agile practices within the organization.
• Coordinating with other scrum masters to develop best practices and standards for agile teams at Avalon.

This position description is subject to change at any time. As determined by the company based upon business needs, an employee in this position may be required to perform duties and take responsibility for work other than as described in this document., * 4 years relevant work experience

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience in playing the Scrum Master role for at least two years for a software development team
• Excellent communication, facilitation and coaching skills
• Good data analytical skills
• Scrum Master Certification

Scrum Master - Preferred Qualifications:

• SAFe Agile Scrum Master certification
• Experience working during an organization Agile transformation
• Knowledge of other Agile approaches: XP, Scaled Agile, etc.
• Awareness and experience with widely successful Agile techniques including User Stories, Continuous Integration, Pairing, Automated Testing, Agile Games.

Avalon Healthcare Solutions is the nation’s leader in diagnostic intelligence, uniquely focused on transforming the role of diagnostic testing across the healthcare ecosystem. Our proprietary Diagnostic Insights Platform delivers evidence-based policies, curated lab networks, and real-time analytics that simplify complex diagnostics, accelerate innovation adoption, and optimize diagnostic investments.

Supporting over 30 health plans and 100 million members nationwide, Avalon partners with payers and providers to ensure diagnostic testing is performed appropriately, efficiently, and at the right time. Our flexible solutions span routine and genetic testing management, automated adherence, and end-to-end diagnostics support-driving measurable value, reduced waste, and improved clinical outcomes.

With unmatched scientific rigor, deep clinical expertise, and a performance-based model, Avalon is redefining how diagnostics power personalized care and healthcare value. You will be part of a team that shapes a new market and business. Most importantly, you will help Avalon to achieve its mission and improve clinical outcomes and health care affordability for the people we serve.