SAFe Scrum Master/Agile Coach

Job Title: SAFe Scrum Master/Agile Coach

Location: Charlotte, NC

Duration: Contract - 11 months

Pay Range

$95.06/hr (W2)

Job ID: 406721

About BCforward

BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider.

With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.

Job Description

We are seeking an Agile Coach to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Lean-Agile practices, SAFe, and Scrum facilitation and a proven ability to enable up to two Agile Teams to deliver high-quality features on plan.

Responsibilities

• Coach and lead up to two Agile Teams within an Agile Release Train to adhere to Lean-Agile principles and practices.
• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies, remove impediments, and support continuous improvement.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure delivery quality and alignment with program objectives.
• Leverage Jira to manage backlogs, track progress, and report on key Agile metrics.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• SAFe Scrum Master Certification.
• Strong knowledge of Agile software development methodologies and Jira.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure software quality.
• Proven capacity to multi-task and lead up to two Agile Teams concurrently.
• Experience level: 2+ years as a Scrum Master.

Preferred Skills

• Financial Services or Treasury Services experience.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with a versatile learning mindset.

Role Logistics

• Start date: Specific business need requires a defined start date.
• Schedule: Hybrid with a minimum of 3 days per week onsite.
• Assessment: Glider-BOA-ScrumMaster-1.

Why BCforward?

At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to:

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Opportunities for growth with global clients.
• A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people.
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects.

About Our Commitment

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

Interested? Apply Now!

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply with your most recent resume.

Skills

Agile Programming Methodologies, Atlassian JIRA, Backlog Prioritization, Business Solutions, Certified ScrumMaster, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Financial Services, Fortune 500 Customers, Government, Information Technology Consulting, Leadership, Leading Edge Technology, Metrics, Multitasking, Progress Reports, Project Tracking, Scrum Project Management and Software Development, ScrumMaster, Software Development, Team Player, Treasury

About the Company

BC Forward