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Scrum Master roles sit at the intersection of software delivery and organizational process, making them a strong fit for STEM OPT graduates in computer science, information systems, and engineering. Your 24-month STEM OPT extension applies here, provided your employer is enrolled in E-Verify and your role maps to an approved CIP code.
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Who We Are
Insurity empowers insurance organizations to quickly capitalize on new opportunities by delivering the world's most configurable, cloud-native, easy-to-use, and intuitively analytical insurance software. Just as importantly, we empower our people—providing the tools, support, and opportunities they need to grow and succeed.
We don't just make bold promises—we deliver results. As the largest cloud-based software provider for the Property & Casualty market, Insurity is trusted by 22 of the top 25 P&C carriers and 7 of the top 10 wholesale brokers in the MGA space. Behind that trust is a team that delivers exceptional value and deep industry expertise.
While our technology sets us apart, it's our people who truly make the difference. At Insurity, you'll collaborate with some of the most creative and knowledgeable minds in insurance tech—in a culture that fosters innovation, teamwork, and continuous learning. Our award-winning onboarding experience welcomes and supports you from the moment you accept our offer.
Ready to grow your career with an industry leader? Apply today—we're excited to welcome you. #UatInsurity
Insurity's Next Scrum Master
Insurity is looking for a Scrum Master to support our Professional Services team. You'll coach one to three Scrum teams and help them deliver predictably by creating clarity around sprint goals, progress, risks, and impediments. You'll be a collaborative, organized facilitator who builds trust, supports Product Owners, and helps teams keep improving.
What Our Scrum Master Will Do
- Coach one to three Scrum teams and foster a collaborative, accountable team environment.
- Facilitate Scrum events, including sprint planning, daily scrums, sprint reviews, and retrospectives; support backlog refinement with the Product Owner and team.
- Coordinate sprint schedules, team capacity, deliverables, and milestones in partnership with the Product Owner and delivery team.
- Maintain team delivery tools and metrics, including the Scrum board, sprint backlog, capacity plan, velocity charts, and burndown charts.
- Track sprint progress and provide timely, clear status updates to management, project teams, and customers.
- Identify and help remove impediments, surface delivery risks early, and work with the team to find solutions.
- Proactively manage commitment risks and issues, escalating them to the appropriate stakeholders when needed.
- Partner with Product Owners and stay current on Scrum practices and related industry trends.
Who We're Looking For
- Prior experience working with Policy Administration Software teams or similar insurance technology platforms preferred.
- Recommended 1+ years of experience serving as a Scrum Master or in a similar Agile delivery role.
- Strong understanding of Agile principles and Scrum framework, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, retrospectives, and daily stand-ups.
- Demonstrated ability to coach teams on Agile best practices, remove impediments, and foster continuous improvement.
- Proven success in building trust, promoting collaboration, and maintaining accountability across cross-functional teams.
- Strong written and verbal communication, active listening, and the ability to build trust and collaborate across roles and teams.
- Strong organization, analytical thinking, prioritization, and follow-through, with the flexibility to manage multiple priorities.
- Strong Excel skills and familiarity with the Scrum software development lifecycle; willingness to learn Insurity's release-management process and SAFe methodology.
- Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) certification, or the ability to obtain it within your first year.
- Experience with policy administration software or other insurance technology is a plus.
- A bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred; equivalent work experience may be considered.
What's In It For U
Work Where You Thrive
Find the work environment that supports your best—whether that's remote, in-office, or hybrid—depending on your role and location. Our Flex First Workforce approach offers many fully remote opportunities, while some teams follow hybrid or in-office schedules to stay connected and collaborative.
Take Time When You Need It
We trust our team to manage their time with our Open PTO Policy, empowering you to recharge when it matters most.
Benefits That Start on Day One
Enjoy comprehensive health coverage and employer-matched retirement savings right from your first day—because we know how important these are to you.
Living Our Values Every Day
Our core values are more than words on a wall—they guide how we hire, grow, and retain the very best talent.
Award-Winning Onboarding
From your first day to your first anniversary, our onboarding program is designed to set you up for success and help you make an immediate impact.
Grow Your Career from Within
We believe in promoting from within. In fact, over 25% of our open roles are filled by internal candidates.
Mentorship That Matters
Our mentorship program connects you with experienced leaders who are committed to helping you grow both personally and professionally.
Insurity Podcasts
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Keep Learning, Always
Fuel your growth with full access to LinkedIn Learning and Kaplan—because continuous development is key to success.
Invest in Your Future—And Your Family's
Through our partnership with the University of Arizona Global Campus, you and your family can access discounted tuition and pursue educational goals affordably.
Earn When You Refer
Love where you work? Invite others to join us! Our Employee Referral Bonus program rewards you for bringing great people on board.
Providing pay transparency helps you make the best decision for you. We continuously analyze and update our salary ranges for our roles according to market trends to not only ensure our employees are paid fairly, but also help close gender, race, and disability wage gaps. Along with the benefits listed above, the career level salary range for this role is $65,000 to $109,000. We share a career level salary as a guideline; however, actual salary may vary based on your experience and qualifications. If your application advances, your recruiter will review these details with you during a video interview.
Insurity is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer
We are dedicated to creating an exceptional work environment for all our employees by extending a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging into the very fabric of our organization. We embrace differences and diversity of identity, experience, and thought, and actively strive for inclusive behaviors across our company.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application and/or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Thank you for your interest in Insurity! Please understand that due to the volume of applicants we receive, only selected candidates will be contacted.
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Verify your CIP code before applying
Scrum Master roles typically fall under computer and information sciences CIP codes. Check your degree's CIP code against the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List before targeting roles, since a mismatch disqualifies you from the 24-month extension regardless of job duties.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Your employer must be actively enrolled in E-Verify, not merely registered. Ask HR to confirm their E-Verify Company ID during the offer stage. USCIS treats non-enrolled employers as ineligible to sponsor STEM OPT, making this a hard requirement, not a formality.
Structure your I-983 around agile delivery outcomes
Your training plan must name specific learning objectives tied to your STEM degree. For Scrum Masters, connect sprint planning, retrospectives, and velocity tracking to your computer science or engineering coursework so your DSO can approve the plan without revision requests.
Search Migrate Mate to filter for STEM OPT-eligible roles
Use Migrate Mate to identify Scrum Master openings at employers with documented E-Verify enrollment and prior STEM OPT hiring history, so you're not cold-applying to companies that have never navigated the training plan and reporting cycle before.
Target employers with existing agile program infrastructure
Companies that already run formal agile programs are far better positioned to complete the I-983 accurately. Ask during interviews whether the team tracks velocity, uses retrospectives, and has documented sprint cadences, since these map directly to the training objectives USCIS expects on your plan.
File your extension application 90 days before OPT expires
USCIS requires your STEM OPT extension application to be submitted at least 90 days before your initial OPT EAD expires. Missing this window forces a gap in work authorization that your employer cannot bridge retroactively, even with a signed I-983 already in place.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Scrum Master role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not just the job title. Scrum Master roles most commonly qualify when the graduate holds a degree in computer science, information systems, or a related engineering field with an approved CIP code on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. Your DSO confirms eligibility based on your specific degree and CIP code, not the job description alone.
What does the I-983 training plan need to include for a Scrum Master position?
The I-983 must document specific learning objectives that connect your Scrum Master duties to your STEM degree. For this role, that means tying sprint facilitation, backlog refinement, and team performance metrics to coursework in systems design, project management theory, or software engineering. Vague objectives like 'gain work experience' are routinely flagged by DSOs and will delay your extension approval.
How do I verify that a prospective employer is enrolled in E-Verify?
Ask HR directly for the company's E-Verify Company ID and request written confirmation before signing an offer. You can cross-check enrollment status through the E-Verify employer search tool maintained by the Department of Homeland Security. Enrollment must be active at the time you begin working, and your employer must re-verify status if your EAD is reissued during the extension period.
What happens to my STEM OPT authorization if my Scrum Master role is reclassified or my team is restructured?
Any material change to your role, reporting structure, or primary duties triggers a reporting obligation. You and your employer must update the I-983 and notify your DSO within five days of the change. If your new duties no longer align with your STEM degree, your DSO may determine the role no longer qualifies, which affects your extension eligibility going forward.
Where can I find Scrum Master jobs at employers already familiar with STEM OPT?
Migrate Mate lists Scrum Master openings filtered for employers with E-Verify enrollment and prior STEM OPT experience. Targeting companies that have already completed I-983 training plans and the associated reporting cycle significantly reduces the friction of getting your extension paperwork processed correctly and on time.