Remote Scrum Master

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Remote Scrum Master in Tampa, FL. Summary: The Scrum Master/Project Manager plays a key role in guiding software development teams within the IT department. This position ensures that IT delivery principles are followed, fosters an environment of collaboration and accountability, and helps the team deliver high-quality software solutions efficiently and iteratively. Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives or other ceremonies defined within the program
• Coach and mentor team members on agile best practices to strengthen team maturity
• Remove impediments or blockers to keep sprints on track
• Support the Product Owner in refining and maintaining a prioritized product backlog
• Track and report on sprint progress using metrics such as velocity, burndown charts, and team capacity
• Promote continuous improvement through retrospectives and actionable insights
• Coordinate with other Scrum Masters/Project Managers, architects, and project managers to manage cross-team dependencies
• Ensure transparency and effective communication across technical and business stakeholders

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM I/II) certification desired
• 3-6 years of experience in IT project or product development environments, with at least 2 years as a Scrum Master
• Experience with Agile tools such as Jira, Confluence, or Azure DevOps
• Solid understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC), DevOps, and CI/CD pipelines
• Excellent facilitation, conflict resolution, and stakeholder management skills
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with distributed teams

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future. We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave. Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law. This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions. Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. By clicking “Apply Today” you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP. Remote Skills: Agile Programming Methodologies, Atlassian JIRA, Backlog Prioritization, Best Practices, Certified ScrumMaster, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Conflict Resolution, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Improvement, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Information Technology & Information Systems, Legal, Mentoring, Metrics, Microsoft Windows Azure, Product Backlog, Product Development, Product Support, Progress Reports, Project/Program Management, ScrumMaster, Short Messaging Service (SMS), Software Development, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Sprint Planning, Sprint Retrospective, Standup Meetings, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Delivery About the Company: Kforce Inc. Kforce is a solutions firm specializing in technology, finance and accounting, and professional staffing services. Our KNOWLEDGEforce® empowers top companies to achieve their digital transformation goals. We curate teams of technical experts who deliver solutions custom-tailored to each client’s needs. These scalable, flexible outcomes are shaped by deep market knowledge, thought leadership and our multi-industry expertise. Our integrated approach is rooted in 60 years of proven success deploying highly skilled professionals on a temporary and direct-hire basis. Each year, approximately 18,000 talented experts work w