Senior Scrum Master

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.
We are looking for a Senior Scrum Master to act as a Release Train Engineer, guiding large-scale Agile teams through complex projects while ensuring alignment, transparency, and continuous improvement across all levels of the organization.
Responsibilities
Serve as RTE for 17-20 teams (250-300 people) using Agile methodology and scrum practices
Facilitate PI Planning sessions
Raise, track, communicate and escalate risks
Maintain deep involvement in team's and project's day to day activities
Remove blockers and coach the team to eliminate impediments
Collect and report on metrics
Facilitate meetings and ensure their effectiveness
Manage scope and work closely with product owners to ensure backlog health
Manage stakeholders and their expectations
Ensure customer satisfaction
Resolve conflicts and issues as they occur
Support the scrum team in achieving higher levels of scrum maturity
Provide coaching and training to the team where needed
Maintain communication with various levels of stakeholders
Requirements
10+ years of prior experience as RTE managing 10+ teams with complex dependencies
Knowledge of and experience in Agile and Waterfall methodologies
Sense of ownership and responsibility as a team-player
Strong communication, interpersonal and mentoring skills
Ability to adapt to changing environments
Self-motivation and ability to stay focused amid distraction
Ability to analyze and think quickly
Ability to prevent and resolve conflicts and misunderstandings
Knowledge of techniques to fill in gaps in the Agile/Scrum framework
Experience with successful Agile techniques
Working knowledge of Jira
Proficiency in AI
Advanced proficiency in English (C1+)
Nice to have
Prior experience in financial services
Prior experience in a project or company that went through Agile transformation, with direct involvement in the process
Working knowledge of Aha! and Easy Agile
We offer
International projects with top brands
Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers
Healthcare benefits
Employee financial programs
Paid time off and sick leave
Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses
Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses
Global career opportunities
Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
EPAM Employee Groups
Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn
EPAM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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