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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Contract Scaled Scrum Master - **Company:** CapTech Consulting - **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $166,400.0 - $218,400.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, JIRA, Microsoft Azure, DevOps, Scrum Methodology, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Delivery Pipeline, Atlassian Tools - **Published:** July 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=abbd3856deb8cf33 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Business, Technology, or related field * 5+ years of experience as Scrum Master with 2+ years in scaled environments * Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent agile certification required * SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) or similar scaled agile certification preferred * Experience managing programs with budgets exceeding $5M * Strong understanding of software development lifecycle and technical concepts * Proficiency with agile project management tools (Jira, Azure DevOps, Rally) * Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices * Understanding of cloud platforms and modern software architecture * Proven track record of delivering complex, multi-team initiatives on time and within budget Preferred: * Experience in regulated industries (aviation, healthcare, financial services) * Background in digital transformation or technology modernization programs * Knowledge of enterprise architecture and system integration patterns * Previous experience with vendor management and external partner coordination, At this time, CapTech cannot transfer nor sponsor a work visa for this position. Applicants must be authorized to work directly for any employer in the United States without visa sponsorship. ## Description We are seeking an experienced Contract Scaled Scrum Master to be a leader in our scaled leadership team to lead and coordinate multiple agile teams across complex, enterprise-level initiatives. This role combines traditional scrum mastery with program management responsibilities, ensuring seamless delivery of interconnected projects while maintaining agile principles at scale. Scaled Agile Leadership: * Facilitate and coordinate scaled events (Scrum of Scrums/Scaled Daily, Scaled Reviews, support Product Syncs, Program Syncs) across all DRM Agile teams * Implement and maintain scaled agile frameworks (SAFe, LeSS, or Scrum@Scale) * Lead Program Increment (PI) planning sessions and cross-team coordination events * Manage dependencies, risks, and impediments across multiple teams and workstreams * Makes all of the work from Jira, dynatrace, and Harness are visible to the team to help track health. Program Management: * Oversee end-to-end program delivery from initiation through deployment * Develop and maintain program roadmaps, timelines, and milestone tracking * Coordinate backlog allocation and capacity planning across teams * Ensure alignment between business objectives and technical delivery Stakeholder Management: * Serve as primary liaison between development teams and executive leadership * Facilitate communication across product owners, architects, and business stakeholders * Provide regular program status updates and metrics reporting during scaled reviews , governance meetings, and as needed Process Optimization: * Identify and implement process improvements for scaled agile delivery * Establish metrics and KPIs for team performance and program health * Coach teams on agile best practices and continuous improvement methodologies * Ensure all teams are abiding by organizational team working agreements, definition of ready and technical practices. ## Related Videos - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Developer Tools for Microsoft Azure](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/450-developer-tools-for-microsoft-azure) - [The user in the eye of the Cargo1492 storm](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/96-the-user-in-the-eye-of-the-cargo1492-storm) - [DevOps Maturity Check – a way to balance autonomy and alignment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/58-devops-maturity-check-a-way-to-balance-autonomy-and-alignment) - [Collaboration Quantified: Lessons from Open Source Developer Networks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1422-collaboration-quantified-lessons-from-open-source-developer-networks) ## Related Articles - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Should Tech Managers Be Developers First? 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