Scrum Master (Information Technology/Software/Remote)

About This Opportunity

We are representing a confidential Software and IT services organization with operations across Europe and beyond. Our talent team is seeking an experienced Scrum Master to support a major client engagement on a remote basis within the EU.

This is a B2B contract position based in the Netherlands, working remotely. You will be integrated into a collaborative team coordinating closely with the client's IT department.

Responsibilities

• Organize and facilitate agile ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, retrospectives, sprint and release planning, and backlog refinement sessions
• Ensure all meetings remain positive, productive, focused, and timeboxed effectively
• Collaborate closely with the product owner to manage and refine the backlog
• Coach the team and product owner on empiricism, value-based backlog slicing, and incremental delivery
• Track and communicate flow metrics such as velocity, sprint burndown, and iteration burn rate; guide the team toward data-driven improvement
• Champion adoption of agile standards, tools, and best practices across the team
• Proactively identify and remove impediments to team progress
• Promote self-organizing teams, shared vision, psychological safety, and collaborative decision-making techniques
• Uphold Definition of Done, quality gates, and organizational compliance standards
• Communicate with other Scrum Masters and product owners to ensure transparency into delivery progress, challenges, and risks
• Utilize team feedback and metrics to identify improvement opportunities and drive continuous enhancement
• Support the team in leveraging agile planning and development tools effectively
• Experiment with new practices and frameworks to improve team outcomes
• Participate actively in communities of practice and professional development to strengthen your skills
• Contribute to the advancement of agile practices within the broader organization

What We're Looking For

• University degree and at least 8 years of IT professional experience
• Minimum 3 years of dedicated experience as a Scrum Master at SM2 level or above
• Led at least 2 production teams through full sprint cycles including planning, review, retrospective, and refinement
• Implemented data-driven continuous improvement initiatives such as increasing team velocity or reducing lead time
• Experience coordinating cross-team work via Scrum-of-Scrums or PI Planning events
• Deep knowledge of the Scrum Guide and Agile Manifesto principles and values
• Strong facilitation techniques including Fist of Five, participatory decision-making, and Liberating Structures
• Understanding of systems-thinking and process tailoring for complex or evolving environments
• Knowledge of team motivation and stakeholder engagement techniques such as information radiators and team empowerment models
• Proficiency with Agile metrics including velocity, cycle time, burn-up/down charts, and cumulative flow diagrams; ability to build and interpret dashboards
• Tool proficiency in Azure DevOps (preferred) or Jira, particularly backlog management, dashboards, and workflow configuration
• Current Scrum Master certifications: PSM II (or higher) and SAFe 5/6 Agilist required
• Experience with scaled Agile frameworks such as SAFe, Nexus, or LeSS is an asset
• Knowledge of integrating SAFe and Kanban approaches to optimize flow and delivery predictability is an asset
• Excellent command of the English language

How We Work With You

Candidates apply directly through Get A Job.ai. Our recruiting team will conduct an initial screening to understand your experience and fit for the role. Once qualified, we will submit your profile to our client for consideration. Please do not contact the client directly—all communication and coordination will be managed through our talent team to ensure a smooth and professional process.

Pay

Compensation details will be discussed during the screening process based on your experience and the client's budget parameters.

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