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Scrum MasterGlobal Quest • Buffalo, New York, United States
Scrum Master

Scrum Master

Global Quest • Buffalo, New York, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
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Job description

Scrum Master Buffalo, NY

Work Arrangement : Onsite

Location : Buffalo, NY (U.S.-based only)

Duration : Long-term contract

Work Authorization : U.S. Citizens or Green Card holders only. Sponsorship is not available.

Employment Type : W-2 contract only. No 1099 or Corp-to-Corp arrangements permitted.

Overview

Client is seeking a highly experienced Mid-level Scrum Master to support multiple Agile teams in a dynamic enterprise environment. The role requires strong facilitation, mentoring, and delivery-focused leadership across teams with varying Agile maturity. Success demands emotional intelligence, influence without authority, and a servant-leader mindset.

Key Responsibilities

  • Guide two or more Agile teams using Scrum, Kanban, and XP practices.
  • Facilitate ceremonies : daily standups, sprint planning, reviews / demos, retrospectives, and backlog refinement.
  • Apply Agile techniques (user stories, story mapping, ATDD / TDD , pairing, continuous integration) and maintain information radiators and metrics.
  • Remove / escalate impediments and foster a culture of self-organization and continuous improvement.
  • Partner with Agile leaders to evolve enterprise practices; mentor junior Scrum Masters.
  • Balance framework adoption with team autonomy; ensure adherence to risk, compliance, and control standards.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree and 4+ years on Agile teams (including 2+ years as a dedicated Scrum Master );

    • or 8+ years combined experience with the same Scrum Master minimums.

  • Proven facilitation, team coaching, and multi-team delivery ownership.
  • Experience leading Agile initiatives across technical and cross-functional settings.

    • Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge of Design Thinking and Lean principles.
  • Experience in at least two tech-focused roles (e.g., developer, QA, BA, UX, PM).
  • Background in digital product delivery and Agile transformation; strong communication and influence in matrixed environments.

    • Additional Information

  • Onsite presence is required (this is not a remote role).
  • Occasional early-morning hours may be needed to support teams or stakeholders.
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