Scrum Master - JIRA, AWS, Databricks

Title: Scrum Master - Jira / AWS / Databricks Location: Dallas, TX (Local) ONLY USC, GC W2 POSITION Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master to lead Agile delivery for technology, cloud, and data initiatives involving AWS and Databricks . The Scrum Master will facilitate Agile ceremonies, manage delivery impediments, coordinate cross-functional technical teams, and ensure effective project tracking through Jira .

The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with Scrum and Agile methodologies, excellent stakeholder-management skills, and a good understanding of AWS, Databricks, data engineering, cloud platforms, and software delivery processes .

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the Scrum Master for one or more Agile development, cloud, and data engineering teams.
• Manage Agile project activities using Jira, including epics, stories, tasks, defects, sprints, workflows, and dashboards.
• Partner with Product Owners to maintain, refine, and prioritize the product backlog.
• Track sprint progress, velocity, burndown, risks, dependencies, and delivery commitments through Jira.
• Identify, track, and remove team impediments and delivery blockers.
• Coordinate dependencies across AWS, Databricks, DevOps, Data Engineering, QA, and Application Development teams.
• Facilitate technical discussions between engineering teams and business stakeholders.
• Support planning and delivery of AWS cloud-based applications and infrastructure initiatives.
• Coordinate projects involving Databricks data platforms, data pipelines, analytics, and lakehouse solutions.
• Monitor project timelines, milestones, risks, issues, and dependencies and communicate status to stakeholders.
• Ensure teams follow Agile/Scrum processes while adapting practices to project requirements.
• Promote transparency, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Facilitate retrospective action items and follow up to ensure improvements are implemented.
• Support release planning and coordination across multiple teams.
• Prepare and communicate Agile metrics and project status reports to leadership and stakeholders.
• Proactively identify delivery risks and coordinate mitigation plans.
• Ensure Jira boards and project documentation remain accurate and up to date.

Required Skills

• 12+ years of experience in Agile project delivery, with significant experience as a Scrum Master.
• Strong understanding of Scrum, Agile methodologies, SDLC, and software delivery practices.
• Hands-on experience with Jira and Jira Agile boards.
• Experience managing technology projects involving AWS.
• Working knowledge of Databricks and modern data engineering/data-platform environments.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional technical teams.
• Strong understanding of sprint planning, backlog management, estimation, release planning, and dependency management.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, negotiation, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution abilities.
• Experience working with geographically distributed and cross-functional teams