Scrum master Jobs in Inglewood, CA

Description

TEKsystems seeking a motivated Scrum Master to support Agile practices for our customer located in El Segundo, California. The hybrid Scrum Master will be located onsite in El Segundo, California, 2-3 days per week and working 2-3 days per week remotely from their home in the Los Angeles/El Segundo area. They will lead Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-Ups, Sprint Reviews, Backlog Refinement, and Retrospectives and assist the Agile Transformation Architect and Agile Coach, as necessary, with preparing for enterprise-level Agile activities. Candidate has some experience with Agile methodologies and a strong willingness to learn more about Agile processes and practices. Strong Project Admin experience with Jira and Confluence is required. The hybrid Scrum Master must feel comfortable configuring new Jira Scrum and Kanban boards, creating Jira issues, closing out Sprints, creating Jira Plans, and writing JQL filters. The Scrum Master must be able to work independently as well as brainstorm innovative solutions with teammates via MS Teams calls, chat and email as well as collaborate in person in El Segundo, California, 2-3 days per week. The ideal candidate will be motivated to learn and continuously improve and grow as a team.

What You’ll Do:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

·Independently lead Agile ceremonies and practices within Scrum or Kanban teams

· Configure Jira Scrum and Kanban boards, create and manage Jira issues for the team, and create/close Sprints

· Establish and lead Agile ceremonies and cadence, including Daily Stand Ups, Sprint Planning, Retrospectives, Sprint Reviews, etc.

· Participate in Enterprise-level Agile events and learn how to help facilitate them

· Learn to facilitate Agile workshops to evaluate value delivery and team structure

· Lead by example and drive cultural change through embodying an Agile mindset, while establishing and helping to enforce Business Rules and Best Practices

· Learn how to configure Jira and Confluence to ensure visibility of the backlog and product roadmap

· Learn how to train team members on the Sabel approach to Agile and Jira/Confluence standards and best practices, eventually leading internal and/or external Agile and Jira/Confluence training sessions

· Manage Confluence spaces, updating the Agile Knowledge Management System with new documentation, including processes, practices, and lessons learned

· Lead or participate in Scrum of Scrums, discussing and deconflicting cross-team dependencies

· Assist Product Owner with defining Acceptance Criteria and Definition of Done

· Assist team with Sprint and/or PI Objectives

· Facilitate team collaboration sessions, as needed

· Create, or assist with creating, Agile presentations and how-to guides, proofreading for correctness and ensuring proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation prior to release to customer

· Conduct remote and/or in-person Agile product demonstrations, as required

· Collaborate directly with teams in person and over MS Teams calls, chat or email to understand any concerns and gather feedback or requirements

· Coordinate appropriate meeting times with teammates, send a MS Teams invite, and join calls on-time, scheduling and attending follow-up meetings as needed

· Maintain professional communications and appearance with customers and team members, responding to emails and participating in MS Teams calls and onsite events appropriately

· Attend daily stand-ups (DSUs), Sprint Reviews, Retrospectives, and any other team meetings on time

· Manage individual daily work tasks within a Jira board

Skills

Scrum, Agile, Jira, Agile methodology

Top Skills Details

Scrum,Agile,Jira

Additional Skills & Qualifications

· Strong spoken and written English skills

· Bachelor’s degree with 2-4 years of Scrum Master experience

· Active Scrum Master Certification, such as Certified Scrum Master, SAFe Scrum Master, or Disciplined Agile Scrum Master

· Proficient MS Office 365 User

· Familiarity with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodologies and ceremonies

· Experience working on a Scrum or Kanban team and implementing Agile methodologies

· Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively

· Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders

· Ability to telework with clear phone and internet connectivity

· Obtain a minimum of Interim Secret clearance prior to start with ability to upgrade to TS

· Prior military experience or work with the Department of Defense is a plus

· Must work onsite 2-3 days per week in El Segundo, California

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of El Segundo, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $ - $

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in El Segundo,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 19, 2026.

h4>About TEKsystems:

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.