Scrum Lead Job in Zl Tech

Scrum Lead (Scrum Master) Full-Time | Hyderabad, India

Department: Engineering PMO

Location: On-site | Hyderabad, Telangana

Experience: 5+ Years (2+ Years in Agile/Scrum Leadership)

Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Work Type: Full-Time

Job Overview

We re looking for an experienced and proactive Scrum Lead (Scrum Master) to join our Engineering PMO team at ZL. In this role, you ll champion Agile principles, facilitate Scrum ceremonies, and guide high-performing development teams toward consistent, timely, and high-quality product delivery. This is a key leadership position that combines team coaching, process facilitation, and delivery ownership in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate all core Scrum ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.
• Mentor and support Scrum Teams and Product Owners in adopting and optimizing Agile methodologies.
• Proactively identify and remove blockers, enabling smooth and efficient workflows.
• Track and communicate team performance through Agile metrics such as velocity, burn-down/burn-up charts, and cumulative flow diagrams.
• Promote a culture of self-organization, continuous improvement, and collaborative problem-solving.
• Work with cross-functional teams, including developers, QA, and other Scrum Masters, to align delivery schedules and improve coordination.
• Ensure effective use of Agile tools, especially Jira and Confluence, for project tracking and documentation.
• Foster transparency and communication with stakeholders by delivering regular progress updates and sprint reports.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in software development or IT, with at least 2 years in a Scrum Master, Scrum Lead, or Agile Coach role.
• Strong understanding and practical application of Scrum, Agile frameworks, and SAFe methodologies.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM), PSM I/II, or equivalent Agile certification highly preferred.
• Experience working with distributed or global teams in a fast-paced Agile environment.
• Proficient in Agile project management tools, especially Jira, Confluence, or similar platforms.
• Excellent facilitation, coaching, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)

• Experience in Scaled Agile (SAFe) or other enterprise Agile frameworks.
• Background in engineering or software development.
• Exposure to Agile metrics dashboards, automation tools, and DevOps practices.

Why Join Us?

• Play a leadership role in driving Agile excellence within a high-impact engineering team.
• Work on innovative, large-scale enterprise platforms.
• Collaborate with a global team of talented professionals.
• Competitive salary and career growth opportunities.

Are you a motivated Agile leader ready to elevate team performance?
Apply now to join ZL as a Scrum Lead in our Hyderabad office and help shape the future of our engineering delivery.