Scrum Master
Komodo Health
We Breathe Life Into Data
At Komodo Health, our mission is to reduce the global burden of disease. And we believe that smarter use of data is essential to this mission. That’s why we built the Healthcare Map — the industry’s largest, most complete, precise view of the U.S. healthcare system — by combining de-identified, real-world patient data with innovative algorithms and decades of clinical experience. The Healthcare Map serves as our foundation for a powerful suite of software applications, helping us answer healthcare’s most complex questions for our partners. Across the healthcare ecosystem, we’re helping our clients unlock critical insights to track detailed patient behaviors and treatment patterns, identify gaps in care, address unmet patient needs, and reduce the global burden of disease.
As we pursue these goals, it remains essential to us that we stay grounded in our values: be awesome, seek growth, deliver “wow,” and enjoy the ride. At Komodo, you will be joining a team of ambitious, supportive Dragons with diverse backgrounds but a shared passion to deliver on our mission to reduce the burden of disease — and enjoy the journey along the way.
For this role, we have partnered with an Employer of Record (EoR) vendor which allows us to collaborate with contingent professionals across different regions. Please note that for this position, you will be employed directly by our EoR who will be responsible for all employer obligations, including payroll, benefits, and local HR support, and you will be contracted out to Komodo Health. Our recruitment team will elaborate on this further in our introduction conversations.
The Opportunity at Komodo Health
Our team contributes to hosted services in AWS within the platform engineering organization as well as Salesforce development of packaged products. Our goal is to ensure feature design, architecture, and delivery is in accordance with established industry best practices for building global, scalable and extensible multi-tenant cloud services that meet Komodo Health’s product, regulatory, and industry requirements.
Looking back on your first 12 months at Komodo Health, you will have…
- Worked with Engineering leads across the engineering organization contributing to technical decision-making required to facilitate ongoing development of products.
- As the months go by, you’ll take ownership of coordinating and facilitating sprint planning. You’ll find your rhythm in making sure all meetings are well-organized and purposeful, helping the teams prepare, align on goals, and break down complex tasks into manageable pieces. You’ll have seen the transition from chaotic or ambiguous backlog items to clear, actionable work that everyone on the team can confidently tackle.
- By the end of the year, you'll have built a high level of trust with both leadership and your team members. You’ll be able to look back and reflect on the agile journey, knowing you've been a key driver of process improvements, successful sprint outcomes, and enhanced team collaboration. Your contributions will have set the foundation for the team’s future success, and you’ll have gained a deep understanding of the unique challenges and rewards in the healthcare technology space.
These are the essential job duties you will be responsible for …
Work-Item Creation & Management:
- Create and manage work-items (user stories, tasks, bugs) in the project management tool (e.g., Jira, Trello).
- Ensure that work-items are well-defined, clear, and ready for team members to start working on.
- Maintain and organize product backlogs, ensuring all items are properly prioritized and categorized.
Meeting Scheduling & Coordination:
- Schedule and coordinate Scrum ceremonies (daily standups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, sprint retrospectives).
- Ensure all necessary team members are invited and prepared for each meeting.
- Track meeting notes and follow up on action items to ensure tasks are completed on time.
Sprint Planning & Tracking:
- Assist the Tech Lead in preparing for sprint planning by ensuring that the team is aligned with sprint goals and that work-items are properly sized and ready for implementation.
- Track the progress of sprint tasks and ensure that the team is meeting their objectives.
- Report on sprint progress and assist in identifying potential roadblocks or delays.
Agile Process Support:
- Ensure the team follows Agile practices and maintain Scrum boards, burndown charts, and velocity tracking tools.
- Support the team in adhering to time-boxed Scrum processes and help remove obstacles that could hinder team productivity.
- Help maintain a collaborative and transparent team environment by fostering open communication.
Cross-Functional Coordination:
- Act as a liaison between different teams (engineering, product, QA, etc.) to ensure smooth workflows and communication.
- Assist with tracking dependencies and ensuring that cross-functional issues are addressed in a timely manner.
What you bring to Komodo Health (required):
- Proven experience as a Scrum Master or in a similar administrative support role in an Agile environment.
- Familiarity with Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, etc.) and project management tools (Jira, Trello, etc.).
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving with a strong attention to detail.
- Knowledge of the healthcare technology industry is a plus, but not required.
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Where You’ll Work
Komodo Health has a hybrid work model; we recognize the power of choice and importance of flexibility for the well-being of both our company and our individual Dragons. Roles may be completely remote based anywhere in the country listed, remote but based in a specific region, or local (commuting distance) to one of our hubs in San Francisco, New York City, or Chicago with remote work options.
What We Offer
Positions may be eligible for company benefits in accordance with Company policy. We offer a competitive total rewards package including medical, dental and vision coverage along with a broad range of supplemental benefits including 401k Retirement Plan, prepaid legal assistance, and more. We also offer paid time off for vacation, sickness, holiday, and bereavement. We are pleased to be able to provide 100% company-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance. This information is intended to be a general overview and may be modified by the Company due to business-related factors.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Komodo Health provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type with regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.