Job Title: Scrum Master
Location: Atlanta, GA (Local Candidates Only)
Visa: USC, GC, H4 EAD, GC EAD
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master to support high-performance software engineering teams working on enterprise modernization initiatives within a Financial Services environment.
The ideal candidate will have strong Agile delivery experience supporting distributed systems, modernization programs, enterprise integrations, and engineering transformation initiatives.
Required Skills:
• 5+ years of Scrum Master, Agile Coach, or Delivery Lead experience
• Strong experience supporting software engineering teams in enterprise environments
• Strong expertise with:
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
• Partner with Product Owners to maintain healthy and prioritized backlogs
• Remove delivery blockers and manage cross-functional dependencies
• Drive Agile best practices, delivery predictability, and continuous improvement
• Analyze Agile metrics including velocity, cycle time, and throughput
• Support release planning, risk management, and workstream coordination
• Protect teams from scope creep and external distractions
• Promote engineering best practices and quality-first delivery standards
• Facilitate collaboration between engineering, architecture, business, and support teams
Project Overview:
The team is modernizing legacy applications supporting File Transfers and Batch Operations (Money Movement) within enterprise financial systems. Existing applications are 15+ years old with critical security vulnerabilities and limited source code support. The initiative focuses on rewriting and re-platforming applications into modern architectures aligned with current cybersecurity and source control standards.