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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Scrum Master II - **Company:** Horizontal Talent - **Location:** Richmond, United States - **Salary:** $76,960.0 - $149,760.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Data Analysis, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Team Foundation Server, Scrum Methodology, VersionOne, Test-Driven Development (TDD) - **Published:** August 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/ac9b6586-bfeb-49cf-bf23-7740b7f800e2 ## About the Role * Strong experience with Agile and Scrum frameworks. * Background in facilitating agile ceremonies and supporting team delivery. * Ability to analyze agile metrics and turn data into actionable insights. * Hands-on experience with Jira Software and Jira Align. * Knowledge of backlog refinement, estimation, and capacity planning. * Experience tracking dependencies and supporting coordinated execution. * Excellent communication, facilitation, and active listening skills. * Servant leadership mindset with a collaborative and supportive approach. * Ability to resolve conflict thoughtfully and guide teams through challenges. * Emotional intelligence, empathy, and a coaching-oriented style. Preferred Skills * Experience working in scaled agile environments, including SAFe. * Familiarity with Kanban, Scrumban, Test Driven Development, and Continuous Testing & Integration. * Previous experience coaching teams in agile practices across different environments. * Background in product development support. * Agile certification such as CSM, CSP, PMI-ACP, ICA-ACC, or similar. * Experience with additional agile tools such as AgileCraft, VersionOne, or TFS. * Ability to adapt coaching and facilitation approaches to different team needs and working styles. Horizontal is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where every person feels respected, supported, and valued. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply if you are excited about the role and meet the qualifications. ## Description Step into a hands-on Scrum Master role where you'll help guide agile teams, support product leadership, and strengthen delivery practices across a large-scale environment. This position offers the opportunity to facilitate meaningful agile ceremonies, improve team performance through data-driven insights, and contribute to continuous improvement in a collaborative setting. 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