Scrum Master

Want to be a bswifter? At bswift we’ve been transforming benefits administration since 1996, making it simpler, smarter, and more human. Our state-of-the-art, cloud-based technology and services empower employees to understand, manage, and love their benefits. From downtown Chicago, and remotely across the country, we serve thousands of companies and millions of people nationwide, reducing administrative burdens and freeing HR teams to focus on creating thriving, people-first workplaces. We’re looking for motivated and goal-driven individuals who share our passion for delivering excellence and creating solutions that make a difference. The reward is a fun, flexible and creative environment with ample opportunity for professional and personal growth. If you love the bswift values of pursue excellence, embrace accountability, deliver superior service, and be a great place to work, we want to hear from you! Position Summary You will join the team as a Scrum Master, responsible for guiding and enabling multiple Agile teams at bswift. This role is responsible for driving delivery excellence, strengthening Agile practices, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement across cross-functional product teams. You’ll work closely with software developers, product managers, and cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, secure, and performant services that enable seamless user experiences. Responsibilities Lead and coach multiple Scrum teams to ensure predictable, high-quality, end to-end delivery. Facilitate all Agile ceremonies and uphold Scrum principles, bswift standards, and delivery discipline. Collaborate with Product Owners on backlog refinement, sprint readiness, and alignment with business priorities. Proactively identify, escalate, and remove impediments to maintain smooth execution. Coordinate cross-team dependencies, risks, and release planning while ensuring transparent communication with stakeholders. Drive continuous improvement using metrics, retrospectives, and best practices to strengthen team performance and delivery. Mentor and develop team members and junior Scrum Masters to foster a high-performance, self-organizing culture. Ensure teams meet quality standards, maintain accurate Agile tracking systems, and deliver according to definition of done. Support organizational initiatives including PI Planning, capacity planning, governance activities, and process optimization. Knowledge, Education, and Experience Education : Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience). Experience : 2-5 years of hands-on experience as a Scrum Master supporting software development teams. Proven success leading multiple Agile teams in a complex, scaled environment. Strong experience in backlog management, sprint planning, release coordination, and cross-team delivery. Demonstrated ability to manage dependencies, risks, and stakeholder communication…