Scrum Master I - Infrastructure

Title: Scrum Master I Infrastructure

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Type: Contract

Our direct client is seeking a hands-on Scrum Master who is passionate about enabling high-performing, self-organizing teams to deliver complex software products. You will champion Agile principles while deeply understanding the technical and functional aspects of modern applications built on microservices, React, Node.js, Java, and databases like PostgreSQL and MongoDB.

This is not a purely administrative role you will actively coach teams, remove impediments, facilitate excellence in delivery, and help connect the dots across development, QA, product, and program management in a large-scale software environment.

Key Accountabilities

• Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies (Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Sprint Reviews, Retrospectives) and ensure they deliver real value.
• Coach and mentor Development, QA Automation, and cross-functional teams on Agile practices, self-organization, and continuous improvement.
• Champion self-forming "tiger teams enable small, empowered groups of experts to tackle critical challenges with autonomy and speed.
• Remove impediments and shield teams from distractions while collaborating effectively with Product Owners, Project Managers, and Program Managers.
• Work closely with technical teams to understand application architecture, functionality, dependencies, and challenges in microservices environments.
• Promote modern Agile engineering practices including shift-left testing, CI/CD integration, test automation, and data-driven retrospectives.
• Track and report on team velocity, burndown, risks, and delivery metrics while helping scale Agile practices across the organization.
• Foster strong collaboration between Development, QA, Product, and Stakeholder groups to ensure alignment and high-quality outcomes.

Required Skills

• Requires a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or equivalent practical experience.
• 4+ years of experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach in software development environments.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM / PSM) or equivalent; deep knowledge of Scrum, Kanban, and hybrid Agile approaches.
• Proven ability to lead and organize teams delivering complex software projects. Experience working directly with microservices architecture is highly valued.
• Strong interest in understanding software functionality, architecture (Java, functional languages, Node.js/Express, React, PostgreSQL, MongoDB), and quality practices. Prior development or QA background is a big plus.
• Deep appreciation for self-organizing teams and the ability to build high-trust, high-performance environments.
• Experience working across pillars of large software organizations Development, QA, Product Ownership, Project / Program Management.
• Passionate about quality software delivery, team empowerment, and continuous learning.

Partner's Consulting is an award-winning IT Consulting and Recruiting firm based in the Philadelphia area. We've built personal relationships with our clients over many years and work directly with decision makers on all open positions.

Our core values are focused on the highest level of professional dedication to our client's requirements coupled with our desire to partner with highly qualified talent for joint success.

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Skills

Agile Programming Methodologies, Certified ScrumMaster, Coaching, Computer Science, Consulting, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Improvement, Continuous Integration, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Express.js, Functional Programming Languages, Information Technology Consulting, Integration Testing, Java, Kanban, Leadership, Mentoring, Metrics, Microservices, MongoDB, Node.js, Organizational Development/Management, PostgreSQL, Product Management, Product Programs, Project/Program Management, Quality Assurance, React.js, Scrum Project Management and Software Development, ScrumMaster, Software Development, Software Testing, Sprint Planning, Sprint Retrospective, Standup Meetings, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Test Automation, Testing

About the Company

Partners Consulting, Inc.