Overview We are seeking a Scrum Master to support our agile development team for a project with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This role requires demonstrated education and expertise in Agile development methodology. Responsibilities Lead and facilitate Agile ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and demos Manage and optimize the use of Agile management tools, particularly Atlassian JIRA and Confluence Ensure the team adheres to Agile principles and practices Remove obstacles and foster a productive team environment Collaborate with the Product Owner Proxy and development team to maintain backlog and prioritize work Facilitate communication between team members and stakeholders Assist in tracking and reporting project progress Support continuous improvement of Agile processes Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Demonstrated education and expertise in Agile development methodology 5-7 years of experience in Scrum Master or similar Agile leadership roles Proficiency with Agile management tools, especially Atlassian JIRA and Confluence Familiarity with development and testing tools (e.g., Jenkins, Selenium) Understanding of web technologies and frameworks used in the project Strong communication and facilitation skills Ability to work effectively in a remote environment Experience in government contracting environments is a plus EPA background investigation eligible Technical Knowledge: Understanding of software development lifecycle Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git, Subversion) Basic understanding of web technologies (e.g., Java, JSP, HTML/CSS, XML) Knowledge of continuous integration and deployment practices Preferred Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or another related technical field. About Highlight For over ten years, Highlight has provided Development and Modernization, Secure IT, and Mission Solution services to our federal government customers. Our team knows the technology; we understand how our customers and their stakeholders work; and we know how to implement industry best practices to deliver high-quality, end-to-end solutions that minimize risk and maximize results. Since our inception, Highlight has had an employee-first mindset. Our mission is to provide employees with rewarding and impactful career opportunities. In 2021, Highlight’s founder, Rebecca Andino, implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan to embody and expand our culture of transparency, teamwork and rewarding the work of our employees. By becoming an ESOP, our employee-owners share in the success of the company through their ownership stake. To learn more about ESOPS, check out: www.esopinfo.org. We’re an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change - regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics. Our team is dedicated to foster diversity within our teams to promote creativity, innovation, and teamwork to deliver the best solutions for our customers. To receive compensation and benefits information for this role, contact us or email us at Recruiting@HighlightTech.com Please include the Req ID (this is at the top of the posting under the position title) in the subject line of the email. Recruitment Fraud Disclaimer Highlight takes your security seriously. Please be aware that fraudulent actors may attempt to circulate fictitious job opportunities and impersonate our recruiters. The main purpose of these correspondences is to obtain privileged information from individuals. To protect yourself, keep the following in mind: All emails will come from an official @highlighttech.com or @talent.icims.com email address. We will never request payment or personal financial information during the recruitment process. We will not send job offers via email. All offers are first extended verbally by a member of our recruitment team whenever possible, and then followed up via written communication through official channels. If you suspect fraudulent activity or have any doubts about the authenticity of an email, letter, or telephone communication supposedly from, for, or on behalf of Highlight, please contact our team directly at Recruiting@highlighttech.com. --- #nwhp