Scrum Master

We are looking for a dedicated and proactive Agile Scrum Master to join our fast-paced software development environment. In this role, you will guide and coach high-performing engineering teams to deliver exceptional quality and business value using Agile and Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) principles.
If you are a facilitator who excels at removing blockers, managing cross-team dependencies, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and transparency, we would love to connect with you.
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Responsibilities
Coordinate and manage key Scrum ceremonies, including PI Planning, Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Backlog Refinement, Sprint Reviews, Demos, and Retrospectives
Participate in Scrum of Scrums and PO Sync-ups to proactively highlight risks, track dependencies across multiple teams, and collaborate with other Scrum Masters to resolve them
Work closely with Product Owners, Product Managers, and Release Train Engineers (RTEs) to plan user stories aligned with team capacity
Actively remove blockers — or guide the team to resolve them — through effective coordination and creative problem-solving
Analyze sprint data and monitor Agile metrics to determine potential risks to sprint goals, taking appropriate corrective actions
Coach the team on Agile practices and principles to maximize business value delivery, foster self-organization, and resolve conflicts
Assist with internal communication, improve operational transparency, and radiate information effectively across stakeholders
Evaluate current Agile Release Train (ART) level practices and collaborate with the RTE to implement impactful process improvements
Requirements
Minimum of 4 years of overall professional work experience, with at least 2 years specifically playing the Scrum Master role for a software development team
Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field
Excellent communication, facilitation, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills
Experience with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
Nice to have
Jira proficiency
Familiarity with APIs
AI Foundations knowledge
We offer
Extended Healthcare with Prescription Drugs, Dental and Vision, and Healthcare Spending Account (Company Paid)
Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Paid)
Employee Assistance Program (Company Paid)
Telehealth (Company Paid)
Short-term Disability (Company Paid)
Long-Term Disability
Paid Time Off (including vacation and sick days)
Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with Company match
Maternity/Parental/Adoption Leave Top-up
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Critical Illness Insurance
Employee Discounts
Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
EPAM Systems, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We recognize the value of diversity and inclusion in creating success for our customers, business partners, shareholders, employees and communities. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, developing and promoting employees without discrimination. As a global employer, this commitment includes complying with all laws in the countries in which we operate. Nevertheless, we believe equal employment practices should not be limited to what the law requires. Equal opportunity and inclusion are essential to motivate, empower and recognize the best in everyone.
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