Senior Scrum Master (Remote, Full-Time)
About Smart Working At Smart Working , we believe your job should not only look right on paper but also feel right every day. This isn’t just another remote opportunity - it’s about finding where you truly belong, no matter where you are. From day one, you’re welcomed into a genuine community that values your growth and well-being. Our mission is simple: to break down geographic barriers and connect skilled professionals with outstanding global teams and products for full-time, long-term roles. We help you discover meaningful work with teams that invest in your success, where you’re empowered to grow personally and professionally. Join one of the highest-rated workplaces on Glassdoor and experience what it means to thrive in a truly remote-first world. About the Role We're looking for a Scrum Master to drive agile delivery and foster a culture of focus, continuous improvement, and collaboration within our cross-functional engineering squads. You’ll work closely with engineering, product, design, and DevOps to align on priorities, remove blockers, and ensure sprint success using Agile tools such as Jira. To thrive in this role, you should be highly organized and proactive , always staying one step ahead to keep sprints on track. We value individuals who are calm under pressure , capable of navigating fast-paced environments with clarity and confidence. Just as importantly, we’re seeking an empathetic collaborator - someone who supports their team, builds trust, and leads with emotional intelligence. If you're passionate about agile delivery and enjoy enabling high-performing teams, we’d love to hear from you. What You’ll Be Doing Drive Agile Delivery Facilitate sprint ceremonies (planning, standups, reviews, retrospectives) and ensure consistent team progress across 3–5 cross-functional squads. Act as a Delivery Enabler Identify and remove delivery blockers, clarify sprint priorities, and foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous learning. Partner for Success Collaborate with engineering, product, design, and DevOps to ensure seamless coordination on scope, timelines, and dependencies. Must-Have Skills Use of Agile Tooling Hands-on experience with Jira (strong experience required) Agile/Scrum Delivery - 4+ years Proven track record leading Agile teams, running Scrum ceremonies, and coaching teams to adopt agile best practices. Team Facilitation and Coaching Experience working with cross-functional teams, promoting team ownership, and guiding team members through agile principles. Nice-to-Have Skills Familiarity with DevOps and CI/CD Workflows Solid understanding of technical dependencies and how delivery pipelines impact team velocity and product quality. Experience with Cybersecurity Products Understanding of the specific challenges, risks, and compliance requirements associated with security-focused product development. Exposure to Scaled Agile Frameworks (e.g., SAFe) Experience working in environments that require coordination across multiple agile teams. Remote Team Facilitation & Async Communication Ability to engage distributed teams effectively using tools like Slack, Confluence, or Miro. Working Knowledge of Agile Metrics & Continuous Improvement Competence in analyzing metrics like velocity and throughput to identify opportunities for optimization. Key Deliverables (First 90 Days) Sprint Rhythm Established Regular sprint ceremonies are running smoothly (planning, standups, retrospectives), with consistent engagement from the team. Skills Required: Agile/Scrum Delivery, Team Facilitation, Agile Tooling 3-5 Sprints Successfully Delivered Teams complete planned work within the sprint cycle with minimal rollover and growing predictability. Skills Required: Agile/Scrum Delivery, Backlog Management, Cross-Team Collaboration Aligned, Prioritized Team Backlog The backlog is clearly structured, up to date, and aligned with both the product roadmap and team capacity. Skills Required: Agile Tooling, Stakeholder Communication, Familiarity with DevOps (preferred) At Smart Working , you’ll never be just another remote hire. Be a Smart Worker - valued, empowered, and part of a culture that celebrates integrity, excellence, and ambition. If that sounds like your kind of place, we’d love to hear your story. Originally posted on Himalayas