Scrum Master

Overview

TechFlow, Inc. is searching for a seasoned Scrum Master to join a critical Department of Defense software development and modernization effort based in Montgomery, AL. This role involves leading Agile practices on a mission-critical program aimed at sustaining, enhancing, and optimizing a crucial customer system through secure and scalable software solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead an Agile software development team as Scrum Master, facilitating all Scrum ceremonies such as Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Release Planning, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives within agreed time, ensuring discipline in Agile processes.
• Coach the team on Agile values, Scrum frameworks, and continuous improvement techniques.
• Work closely with the Government Product Owner to ensure backlog refinement, prioritization, and readiness for sprint execution.
• Enforce team standards including Definition of Ready and Definition of Done.
• Identify and remove impediments hindering team progress, escalating as necessary.
• Maintain sprint metrics—including burndown charts, velocity, capacity planning, and impediment logs—and generate reports using government-approved Agile tools.
• Keep open communication regarding sprint progress, risks, dependencies, and blockers with government and program leadership.
• Foster collaboration among software engineers, DevSecOps, testers, DBAs, and technical writers.
• Encourage Agile maturity through coaching, mentoring, and process enhancements.
• Ensure alignment with contract requirements, Agile best practices, and program reporting obligations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related fields.
• At least 3 years of Scrum Master experience on Department of Defense software programs.
• Active Agile certification such as Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), SAFe Agilist (SA), or PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP), maintained current during employment.
• Proven track record facilitating Agile development teams within Scrum environments.
• Experience with government-approved Agile tools like Jira, Azure DevOps, or comparable platforms.
• Skilled at creating automated Agile dashboards, metrics, and reports.
• Strong grasp of Agile methodologies, Scrum practices, software development lifecycle, and DevSecOps concepts.
• Excellent communication, leadership, facilitation, organizational, and conflict resolution skills.
• Active Secret Security Clearance required.

Preferred Experience

• Prior involvement in U.S. Air Force software modernization projects.
• Familiarity with DoD Software Acquisition Pathway (SWP).
• Experience with secure cloud environments such as AWS.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices.
• Handling distributed or geographically dispersed Agile teams.
• Understanding government software delivery reporting and performance metrics.

Company Background and Benefits

Established in 1995, TechFlow has a rich history helping large commercial clients modernize their business systems. Now a 100% employee-owned company, it values innovation, entrepreneurial spirit, and collaborative culture focused on delivering superior solutions to federal government challenges.

• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) with annual employer contributions.
• 401k plan including Roth option with employer matching and immediate vesting.
• Generous paid time off and 11 paid holidays annually.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company-paid Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance.
• Employee Assistance and Wellness programs.
• Company-sponsored training and development opportunities.
• Optional benefits covering life insurance for employee and family, disability plans, legal and identity protection, and pet insurance.