191 Senior Scrum Masters jobs in the United Kingdom
Senior Scrum Master / Agile Coach
RG1 2AA Reading, South East
£75000 Annually
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Our client, a leader in digital transformation, is seeking an experienced and passionate Senior Scrum Master/Agile Coach to foster agile practices across their organization. This is a fully remote position, offering the ultimate flexibility for talented professionals across the UK.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Facilitate Scrum ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, retrospectives) with a focus on continuous improvement and value delivery.
- Coach and mentor multiple Scrum teams, guiding them in adopting and refining Agile principles and practices.
- Remove impediments and roadblocks for teams, escalating issues as necessary to ensure smooth progress.
- Promote a collaborative and self-organizing team environment, empowering teams to take ownership.
- Assist Product Owners in backlog refinement, user story creation, and prioritization.
- Drive the adoption of Agile best practices, including test-driven development, continuous integration, and continuous delivery.
- Identify opportunities for organizational agility improvements beyond individual teams.
- Conduct training and workshops on Agile methodologies and tools.
- Measure and report on team performance and Agile maturity using relevant metrics.
- Champion a culture of transparency, inspection, and adaptation throughout the organization.
- Collaborate with other Scrum Masters and Agile coaches to share knowledge and best practices.
- Support the transition to new ways of working and help manage change effectively.
- Proven experience (5+ years) as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach, working with multiple teams simultaneously.
- Deep understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) and principles.
- Excellent coaching, facilitation, and mentoring skills.
- Strong understanding of software development processes and tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Advanced Scrum Master (A-CSM), or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) required.
- Experience with scaling Agile frameworks (e.g., SAFe, LeSS) is highly desirable.
- Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to influence and drive change at various organizational levels.
- A proactive, problem-solving attitude and a passion for continuous improvement.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
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Senior Scrum Master & Agile Coach
RG1 2LU Reading, South East
£55000 Annually
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Our client is looking for a highly experienced and dedicated Senior Scrum Master and Agile Coach to join their evolving project management team in Reading, Berkshire, UK . This role is crucial in fostering an agile culture, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring the successful delivery of complex projects. You will be responsible for coaching multiple Scrum teams, guiding them in adopting and adhering to agile principles and practices. This includes facilitating Scrum events, removing impediments, and promoting self-organisation and cross-functionality within teams. As an Agile Coach, you will play a key role in mentoring other Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and development team members, helping them to mature their agile capabilities. You will also work with stakeholders and leadership to champion agile transformations, identify opportunities for process enhancements, and address organisational challenges. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of various agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) and be adept at tailoring approaches to fit specific team and project needs. A proven track record of successfully coaching teams through agile adoption, from inception to high performance, is essential. You should possess excellent communication, facilitation, and conflict-resolution skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organisation. This hybrid role offers a blend of remote flexibility and in-office collaboration, ensuring you can effectively support your teams while maintaining work-life balance.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Coach and mentor multiple Scrum teams in agile principles, values, and practices.
- Facilitate Scrum ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Review, Sprint Retrospective).
- Identify and remove impediments blocking team progress.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement and learning within teams.
- Help teams improve their velocity, quality, and predictability.
- Coach Product Owners on backlog refinement and user story creation.
- Work with stakeholders to foster agile adoption and address organisational impediments.
- Support the adoption and implementation of scaled agile frameworks where applicable.
- Conduct Agile maturity assessments and develop improvement plans.
- Lead and participate in communities of practice.
- Extensive experience as a Scrum Master, with a significant portion in a senior or coaching capacity.
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) certification required.
- Agile Coach certification (e.g., ICAgile Certified Professional in Agile Coaching - ICP-ACC) highly desirable.
- Proven experience coaching multiple agile teams simultaneously.
- Deep understanding of Scrum, Kanban, and other agile methodologies.
- Strong facilitation, coaching, and mentoring skills.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills.
- Experience with agile project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
- Ability to assess team dynamics and identify areas for growth.
- Experience in driving organizational agility and transformation.
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Senior Scrum Master & Agile Coach
CV1 2AA Coventry, West Midlands
£65000 Annually
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Our client is seeking an experienced and passionate Senior Scrum Master & Agile Coach to join their dynamic, fully remote technology team. This role is critical in fostering an agile culture, facilitating effective Scrum processes, and coaching development teams to achieve peak performance and deliver high-quality software solutions. You will champion agile principles and practices, remove impediments, and guide multiple teams in their adoption and continuous improvement of agile methodologies. Your ability to mentor and influence stakeholders at all levels will be key to success. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the future of agile delivery within a forward-thinking organization, offering the flexibility of remote work.Location: Coventry, West Midlands, UK
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Responsibilities:
- Facilitate Scrum ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Review, Sprint Retrospective) for multiple development teams, ensuring they are productive and valuable.
- Coach and mentor Scrum Masters and team members on agile principles, Scrum framework, and best practices.
- Identify, track, and facilitate the removal of impediments and obstacles that hinder team progress.
- Foster a collaborative and self-organizing environment within the development teams.
- Promote continuous improvement by guiding teams in inspecting and adapting their processes and practices.
- Work with Product Owners to ensure the Product Backlog is well-maintained and prioritized.
- Coach and mentor stakeholders outside of the development teams on agile adoption and effective collaboration.
- Track and report on team performance metrics and key agile indicators, identifying trends and areas for improvement.
- Champion a culture of transparency, inspection, and adaptation across the organization.
- Contribute to the broader agile community of practice within the company, sharing knowledge and experience.
- Help evolve agile practices across different teams and departments.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience as a Scrum Master, ideally with experience coaching multiple teams.
- Deep understanding of the Scrum framework, Kanban, and other agile methodologies.
- Strong coaching, facilitation, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Experience in identifying and removing organizational impediments.
- Excellent understanding of software development lifecycle and common agile metrics.
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) certification required; SAFe or other agile coaching certifications are a plus.
- Ability to effectively communicate and build relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization.
- Proven ability to foster a positive and productive team environment.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
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Lead Scrum Master & Agile Coach
WV1 2DN Wolverhampton, West Midlands
£65000 Annually
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Our client is seeking an experienced and visionary Lead Scrum Master & Agile Coach to drive agile transformation across their distributed organisation. This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere within the UK. You will be instrumental in fostering an agile mindset, championing best practices, and guiding multiple Scrum teams towards high performance and continuous improvement. This role demands a servant leader with deep expertise in agile methodologies, a passion for coaching, and the ability to inspire change at all levels of the organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications and Experience:
This is a remote-first opportunity for a seasoned agile professional to make a significant impact.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and mentor a team of Scrum Masters, providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities.
- Facilitate and champion the adoption and continuous improvement of agile practices, including Scrum, Kanban, and other relevant frameworks.
- Coach multiple Scrum teams on agile principles, values, and processes, helping them to become self-organising and high-performing.
- Remove impediments and obstacles that hinder team progress and productivity, escalating as necessary.
- Promote a culture of collaboration, transparency, and continuous learning across all teams and departments.
- Organise and facilitate key agile events, such as sprint planning, daily scrums, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, ensuring their effectiveness.
- Guide product owners in backlog refinement, story writing, and maximising the value of the product backlog.
- Assist teams in developing and maintaining effective metrics and reporting dashboards to track progress, velocity, and team health.
- Advocate for agile best practices at the programme and organisational level, contributing to strategic agile planning.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement changes to enhance team efficiency and product quality.
- Facilitate conflict resolution within and between teams.
- Deliver training and workshops on agile concepts and practices to various stakeholders, including technical teams, management, and leadership.
- Foster strong relationships with stakeholders across the business to ensure alignment and buy-in for agile initiatives.
- Stay current with emerging trends and best practices in agile coaching and scaled agile frameworks.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Extensive experience (7+ years) working as a Scrum Master, Agile Coach, or in a similar role, with a proven track record of successfully coaching multiple teams.
- Professional Scrum Master (PSM III or equivalent) certification is mandatory. Advanced certifications such as Certified Enterprise Coach (CEC) or similar coaching accreditations are highly desirable.
- Deep understanding of agile principles, Scrum framework, Kanban, Lean principles, and various agile scaling frameworks (e.g., SAFe, LeSS).
- Exceptional coaching, facilitation, and mentoring skills with the ability to adapt to different team dynamics and organisational cultures.
- Strong experience in organisational change management and implementing agile transformations.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
- Experience in guiding Product Owners and assisting with Product Backlog management.
- Proficiency in using agile project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote setting.
- Demonstrated ability to remove impediments and drive continuous improvement.
This is a remote-first opportunity for a seasoned agile professional to make a significant impact.
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Senior Scrum Master (Agile Coach)
SR5 2DT Sunderland, North East
£60000 Annually
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Our client is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Scrum Master to join their agile development team in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear . This role is central to fostering an agile mindset and facilitating the efficient delivery of software development projects. As a Scrum Master, you will guide multiple teams, coach individuals, and champion agile principles and practices throughout the organisation. While this role requires regular in-office presence for team collaboration and facilitation, there may be some flexibility for hybrid working arrangements.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Facilitate Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives for multiple agile teams.
- Coach and mentor Scrum teams on agile principles, values, and best practices to improve their effectiveness and self-organization.
- Remove impediments and obstacles that hinder team progress, working collaboratively with team members and management.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement by guiding teams in identifying and implementing process enhancements.
- Assist Product Owners in backlog management, story refinement, and sprint goal definition.
- Track team progress using agile metrics and tools (e.g., burndown charts, velocity) and report on team performance.
- Foster effective communication and collaboration within and between agile teams, as well as with other departments.
- Act as an agile coach for the wider organisation, promoting agile adoption and maturity.
- Shield the team from external distractions and interferences, allowing them to focus on delivering value.
- Help mediate conflicts and facilitate constructive resolutions within teams.
- Stay current with agile methodologies, tools, and best practices through continuous learning and professional development.
- Contribute to the definition and improvement of organisational agile standards and guidelines.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Scrum Master, with a proven track record of successfully guiding multiple agile teams.
- Strong understanding of Scrum framework and agile principles (e.g., Kanban, Lean).
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) certification is required; an Agile Coach certification (e.g., ACP, SAFe Agilist) is highly desirable.
- Excellent facilitation, coaching, and mentoring skills.
- Strong understanding of software development lifecycle and common development practices.
- Proficiency in agile project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to motivate and influence teams and stakeholders at various levels.
- Experience working in a hybrid environment, balancing in-office and remote collaboration, is a plus.
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Senior Scrum Master & Agile Coach
SR1 1AA Sunderland, North East
£70000 Annually
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Our client, a rapidly growing technology company, is seeking an experienced Senior Scrum Master & Agile Coach to join their fully remote, high-performing engineering teams. This pivotal role involves fostering an agile mindset, facilitating Scrum ceremonies, and coaching teams to achieve peak performance and continuous improvement. You will be instrumental in removing impediments, promoting collaboration, and driving the adoption of agile best practices across the organisation. The successful candidate will possess a deep understanding of agile methodologies, excellent facilitation skills, and a passion for empowering teams to deliver exceptional value.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications and Experience:
Responsibilities:
- Facilitate all Scrum events, including sprint planning, daily scrums, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives, ensuring they are productive and effective.
- Coach and mentor multiple Scrum teams, guiding them in adopting and improving their agile practices, values, and principles.
- Act as a servant-leader, removing impediments and obstacles that hinder team progress and productivity.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement within and between teams.
- Support the Product Owner in managing the product backlog and ensuring clarity and understanding for the development team.
- Track and report on team progress, velocity, and key agile metrics.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement changes to enhance team efficiency and effectiveness.
- Facilitate cross-team collaboration and communication to ensure alignment and synergy.
- Coach and mentor individuals on agile principles and practices, helping them grow their agile maturity.
- Contribute to the ongoing development and refinement of the company's agile framework and standards.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) certification required.
- Certified Scrum Professional (CSP) or advanced Scrum Master certifications are highly desirable.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience working as a Scrum Master for at least one software development team.
- Proven experience as an Agile Coach, guiding multiple teams and individuals through agile transformations.
- Deep understanding of Scrum, Kanban, Lean, and other agile methodologies.
- Excellent facilitation, coaching, conflict resolution, and mentoring skills.
- Strong knowledge of software development lifecycles and practices (e.g., CI/CD, TDD).
- Experience with agile project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, or similar.
- Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and leadership abilities.
- Ability to work autonomously and effectively manage time in a remote environment.
- Demonstrated success in driving team performance and delivering measurable business value.
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Senior Scrum Master & Agile Coach
NE28 0BT Newcastle upon Tyne, North East
£70000 Annually
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Our client, a leading digital transformation consultancy, is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior Scrum Master & Agile Coach to join their dynamic, fully remote team. This role is crucial in fostering an agile mindset and driving successful project delivery across multiple workstreams. You will be instrumental in coaching and mentoring development teams, product owners, and stakeholders on agile principles, practices, and values.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
This is a fully remote opportunity based in the UK, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere within the country. We are looking for individuals passionate about agile and dedicated to helping teams achieve their full potential. The ideal candidate thrives in a remote-first culture and is adept at building strong relationships virtually. Join us and be a catalyst for agile excellence in a company that values innovation and continuous learning. If you are a seasoned professional ready to make a significant impact, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities:
- Facilitate all agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
- Coach and mentor multiple Scrum teams to improve their agile maturity and self-organization.
- Guide and support Product Owners in backlog management, user story refinement, and effective prioritization.
- Remove impediments and obstacles that hinder team progress, escalating where necessary.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement, psychological safety, and transparency within the teams.
- Help stakeholders understand and adopt agile methodologies.
- Track and report on team velocity, burndown charts, and other agile metrics.
- Advocate for agile best practices and drive adoption of agile tools and techniques.
- Collaborate with other Agile Coaches and Scrum Masters to share best practices and ensure consistency.
- Contribute to the development of our client's agile framework and standards.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach in a complex, distributed environment.
- Deep understanding of Scrum, Kanban, and other agile frameworks.
- Excellent coaching, facilitation, and mentoring skills.
- Strong understanding of software development processes and lifecycles.
- Experience with agile project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Advanced CSM (A-CSM), or Professional Scrum Master (PSM I/II).
- Agile Coach Certification (e.g., ICP-ACC, CEC) is highly desirable.
- Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote setting.
- A proactive and enthusiastic approach to driving change and fostering collaboration.
This is a fully remote opportunity based in the UK, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere within the country. We are looking for individuals passionate about agile and dedicated to helping teams achieve their full potential. The ideal candidate thrives in a remote-first culture and is adept at building strong relationships virtually. Join us and be a catalyst for agile excellence in a company that values innovation and continuous learning. If you are a seasoned professional ready to make a significant impact, we encourage you to apply.
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Lead Scrum Master & Agile Coach
DE1 1BW Derby, East Midlands
£75000 Annually
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Our client, a forward-thinking technology company, is looking for an experienced Lead Scrum Master & Agile Coach to guide their project teams. This role is based in our dynamic Derby, Derbyshire, UK office, with a flexible hybrid working arrangement. You will be responsible for fostering Agile best practices, facilitating Scrum ceremonies, removing impediments, and coaching teams to achieve high performance and continuous improvement.
Key responsibilities include coaching and mentoring multiple Scrum Masters; ensuring adherence to Agile principles and Scrum framework across product development teams; facilitating sprint planning, daily scrums, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives; identifying and resolving team impediments; promoting a culture of collaboration, transparency, and accountability; and assisting Product Owners with backlog refinement and prioritization. You will also be instrumental in driving organizational Agile transformation initiatives.
The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, or a related field, and a minimum of 8 years of experience in Agile methodologies, with at least 4 years as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach. Professional Scrum Master (PSM) II or III, Certified Scrum Professional (CSP), or equivalent certification is mandatory. Strong knowledge of various Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) and experience in coaching technical and non-technical teams are essential. Excellent facilitation, communication, and conflict resolution skills are required. If you are passionate about Agile transformation and have a proven ability to inspire and guide teams towards success, this is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact. Join us in Derby and help us build high-performing, Agile-centric product teams.
Key responsibilities include coaching and mentoring multiple Scrum Masters; ensuring adherence to Agile principles and Scrum framework across product development teams; facilitating sprint planning, daily scrums, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives; identifying and resolving team impediments; promoting a culture of collaboration, transparency, and accountability; and assisting Product Owners with backlog refinement and prioritization. You will also be instrumental in driving organizational Agile transformation initiatives.
The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, or a related field, and a minimum of 8 years of experience in Agile methodologies, with at least 4 years as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach. Professional Scrum Master (PSM) II or III, Certified Scrum Professional (CSP), or equivalent certification is mandatory. Strong knowledge of various Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) and experience in coaching technical and non-technical teams are essential. Excellent facilitation, communication, and conflict resolution skills are required. If you are passionate about Agile transformation and have a proven ability to inspire and guide teams towards success, this is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact. Join us in Derby and help us build high-performing, Agile-centric product teams.
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Remote Lead Agile Coach - Tech Projects
S1 1AA Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber
£75000 Annually
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Our client is seeking an experienced and passionate Lead Agile Coach to guide their software development teams towards enhanced agility and efficiency. This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from home while making a significant impact on project delivery and team performance. You will be responsible for fostering an Agile mindset and culture across the organization, championing best practices in Scrum, Kanban, and other Agile frameworks.
Key responsibilities include coaching and mentoring multiple Scrum Masters and development teams, helping them to continuously improve their processes and overcome impediments. You will design and deliver training sessions on Agile principles, practices, and tools. Facilitating key Agile ceremonies, such as sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives, will be a core part of your role. You will also work closely with product owners and stakeholders to ensure alignment and effective collaboration. Identifying organizational impediments to agility and working with leadership to address them will be critical.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience as an Agile Coach, Scrum Master, or in a similar leadership role within Agile environments. Deep understanding of Agile values, principles, and various frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) is essential. Strong coaching, facilitation, and conflict resolution skills are required. Experience with Agile project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence) is a must. Excellent communication and presentation skills are vital, especially for a remote role, to effectively engage with teams and stakeholders across different locations. A recognized Agile certification (e.g., CSM, CSPO, CSP-SM, SAFe Program Consultant) is highly desirable. While this role is remote, occasional travel to our client's office in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, UK may be required for strategic meetings.
This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned Agile practitioner to drive significant positive change within a forward-thinking organization. If you are passionate about enabling teams to achieve their full potential and thrive in a collaborative, remote-first environment, we encourage you to apply. You will have the opportunity to shape Agile adoption and contribute to the success of critical technology projects.
Key responsibilities include coaching and mentoring multiple Scrum Masters and development teams, helping them to continuously improve their processes and overcome impediments. You will design and deliver training sessions on Agile principles, practices, and tools. Facilitating key Agile ceremonies, such as sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives, will be a core part of your role. You will also work closely with product owners and stakeholders to ensure alignment and effective collaboration. Identifying organizational impediments to agility and working with leadership to address them will be critical.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience as an Agile Coach, Scrum Master, or in a similar leadership role within Agile environments. Deep understanding of Agile values, principles, and various frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) is essential. Strong coaching, facilitation, and conflict resolution skills are required. Experience with Agile project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence) is a must. Excellent communication and presentation skills are vital, especially for a remote role, to effectively engage with teams and stakeholders across different locations. A recognized Agile certification (e.g., CSM, CSPO, CSP-SM, SAFe Program Consultant) is highly desirable. While this role is remote, occasional travel to our client's office in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, UK may be required for strategic meetings.
This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned Agile practitioner to drive significant positive change within a forward-thinking organization. If you are passionate about enabling teams to achieve their full potential and thrive in a collaborative, remote-first environment, we encourage you to apply. You will have the opportunity to shape Agile adoption and contribute to the success of critical technology projects.
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