Job Description
SAFe Agile Scrum Master
Job Locations
US-VA
ID
2025-9173
Category
Software Development
Type
Regular Full-Time
Overview
At Credence, we support our clients' mission-critical needs, powered by technology. We provide cutting-edge solutions, including AI/ML, enterprise modernization, and advanced intelligence capabilities, to the largest defense and health federal organizations. Through partnership and trust, we increase mission success for war-fighters and secure our nation for a better future.
We are privately held, are repeatedly recognized as a top place to work, and have been on the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies list for the last 12 years. We practice servant leadership and believe that by focusing on the success of our clients, team members, and partners, we all achieve greater success.
Credence has an immediate need for an experienced SAFe Agile Scrum Master to guide Agile teams in delivering high-quality projects and participate in technical challenges that drive innovation. The Scrum Master will facilitate SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) ceremonies, coach teams on Agile best practices, and ensure successful project delivery in alignment with SAFe principles. This role may also include engaging in technical challenges, collaborating with cross-functional teams to address complex problems, and providing Agile leadership to ensure timely and effective solutions.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the duties listed below
Facilitate SAFe Agile ceremonies including Daily Standups, Sprint Planning, Iteration Reviews, PI (Program Increment) Planning, and Retrospectives. Coach and guide Agile teams on SAFe practices and principles, promoting continuous improvement and team collaboration.
Participate in technical challenges, helping the team ideate and deliver innovative solutions to complex problems.
Work closely with Product Owners and Release Train Engineers (RTEs) to ensure proper alignment of program objectives, features, and story prioritization.
Identify and remove impediments that block progress, ensuring smooth project delivery and risk mitigation.
Promote an Agile mindset across the teams, encouraging self-organization, collaboration, and accountability.
Track and report on key SAFe metrics such as team velocity, iteration progress, and PI goals to stakeholders and leadership.
Facilitate communication and collaboration between teams, ensuring cross-team alignment and coordination within the Agile Release Train (ART).
Support the team in maintaining focus on business value, outcomes, and timely delivery of increments.
Act as a change agent within the organization to help transition and mature the Agile delivery practices.
Engage in and support team participation in technical challenges to continuously improve Agile processes and technical outcomes.
Education, Requirements and Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
Minimum 3 years of experience as a Scrum Master, with at least 1 year in a SAFe Agile environment.
SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) certification or equivalent certification (e.g., SAFe Advanced Scrum Master (SASM)).
Deep understanding of the SAFe framework and Agile principles.
Strong facilitation, coaching, and leadership skills.
Experience working with Agile tools like Jira, Rally, or VersionOne.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders and teams
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in federal or government contracting environments.
Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
Experience leading teams in scaling Agile methodologies (e.g., SAFe, LeSS, Scrum@Scale).
Experience participating in technical challenges or hackathons
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
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