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# Scrum Master

- **Company:** VACO LLC
- **Location:** Tempe, AZ, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $110,000.0 - $120,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Business Analytics Applications, Data Analysis, JIRA, Capability Maturity Model, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Information Engineering, DevOps, Information Lifecycle Management, Machine Learning, Scrum Methodology, Release Management, Software Engineering, Cloud Platform System, Data Ingestion, Technical Debt, Data Lineage, Data Management, Data Pipelines
- **Published:** October 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/career/18692794/Scrum-Master-Arizona-Tempe

## About the Role

* Minimum 3 years of experience serving as a Scrum Master supporting Agile delivery teams.
 * 5+ years of overall technology experience within software development, data, analytics, or related technical environments.
 * Strong understanding of Agile frameworks, including Scrum and Kanban, with practical experience supporting teams operating in both methodologies.
 * Experience facilitating Agile ceremonies and coaching teams toward higher levels of performance and delivery maturity.
 * Strong experience using Jira or similar Agile project management and issue-tracking tools.
 * Experience working with distributed teams across multiple locations and time zones.
 * Excellent analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and facilitation skills.
 * Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage effectively at all organizational levels.
 * Proven ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Preferred Qualifications

 * Certified Scrum Master (CSM), PSM, or equivalent Agile certification.
 * Experience working with data platforms, analytics solutions, and data engineering teams.
 * Understanding of the data lifecycle, including data ingestion, transformation, orchestration, and consumption.
 * Familiarity with batch, streaming, and near-real-time data processing concepts.
 * Awareness of data quality, data lineage, governance, and compliance considerations.
 * Exposure to AI/ML and data science workflows, including supporting teams delivering machine learning solutions.
 * Experience with Jira Service Management or similar service management platforms.
 * Experience within the financial services industry or a regulated environment.
 * Knowledge of modern delivery practices, DevOps principles, CI/CD, and cloud-based platforms.

## Description

Our client is a top financial services organization that is looking for a Scrum Master to be a part of their Data Organization.
What You'll Do

 * Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily standups, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, retrospectives, and release planning.
 * Partner closely with Product Owners to maintain healthy backlogs, align priorities, and enable value-driven delivery.
 * Identify, remove, and escalate impediments, risks, and organizational barriers that impact team effectiveness and successful delivery.
 * Coordinate dependencies and promote collaboration across multiple teams, stakeholders, and geographic locations.
 * Coach teams, Product Owners, and stakeholders on Agile principles, Scrum practices, Kanban methodologies, and continuous improvement.
 * Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, collaboration, and open communication.
 * Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance team performance, delivery predictability, and operational efficiency.
 * Support release planning and delivery processes, helping teams balance business priorities with technical execution.
 * Leverage Agile metrics and performance data to evaluate team health, identify trends, and implement process improvements.
 * Encourage engineering and delivery best practices, including automation, continuous delivery, technical debt management, and sustainable development practices.
 * Promote team self-organization, servant leadership, and Agile maturity across the organization.
 * Stay current on emerging Agile practices, tools, and industry trends and apply new techniques where appropriate.
 * Demonstrate and uphold company values through teamwork, customer focus, accountability, and service excellence.