Scrum master

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Scrum Master to support an Agile development team of approximately 10 members working on a modern health services platform.

In this role, you will facilitate Agile practices, remove impediments, and help the team deliver high-quality solutions effectively. You will work closely with engineers, product managers, architects, and business stakeholders to improve collaboration, optimize delivery processes, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate is a strong facilitator and servant leader who understands Agile principles, can coach teams toward greater autonomy, and has experience working in software development environments.
Responsibilities

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Facilitate Scrum ceremonies, including Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.

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Support a development team of around 10 members in applying Agile and Scrum principles effectively.

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Coach the team on Agile practices, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

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Work closely with the Product Owner to support backlog refinement, prioritization, and sprint planning.

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Identify and remove impediments that impact team productivity and delivery.

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Monitor team progress, identify risks, and support effective delivery planning.

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Promote transparency through effective use of Agile metrics and reporting.

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Encourage collaboration between engineering, product, design, and business stakeholders.

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Help improve team processes, workflows, and communication practices.

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Support the team in maintaining a sustainable delivery pace.

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Facilitate discussions around technical challenges, dependencies, and process improvements.

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Contribute to building a positive, collaborative, and high-performing team culture.

Requirements

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2+ years of experience as a Scrum Master, Agile Coach, or similar Agile delivery role.

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Proven experience supporting software development teams using Scrum methodology.

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Experience working with cross-functional engineering teams.

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Strong understanding of Agile principles, Scrum framework, and team dynamics.

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Experience facilitating Scrum ceremonies and Agile workshops.

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Ability to identify blockers and drive effective resolution.

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Strong communication, facilitation, and conflict-resolution skills.

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Experience working with Agile tools such as Jira, Confluence, or similar platforms.

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Ability to work effectively with distributed and remote teams.

- Good English communication skills.

Nice to Have

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Experience working in HealthTech, SaaS, fintech, or other technology-driven industries.

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Scrum Master certification (PSM, CSM, or equivalent).

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Experience supporting teams through Agile transformation.

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Familiarity with software development lifecycle and engineering practices.

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Experience using Agile metrics such as velocity, cycle time, burndown charts, and flow metrics.

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Previous experience working with product managers and technical stakeholders.

What We Offer

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Fully remote work with flexible working hours.

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Opportunity to support a team building impactful healthcare technology.

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Collaboration with experienced engineers, architects, and product teams.

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Professional development and Agile coaching opportunities.

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A culture focused on transparency, ownership, and continuous improvement.

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Competitive compensation based on experience and skills.

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Supportive and collaborative working environment.

Location: Remote

Seniority Level: Middle

Originally posted on Himalayas