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Support for sprint planning, backlog refinement, retrospectives, and agile coaching. Ideal for Scrum teams that need stronger facilitation, better delivery flow, and clear stakeholder alignment. Find vetted, available Scrum Masters fast.
About the role
What they do A Scrum Master keeps the team focused on delivery and the process clean. They facilitate Scrum events, remove blockers, protect the team from noise, and help everyone work with a shared cadence.
- Run sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives
- Coach the team on Scrum, Agile, and continuous improvement
- Remove impediments and escalate what the team cannot solve alone
- Support Product Owners with backlog refinement and prioritization
Where they help Companies bring in a Scrum Master when a team is struggling with missed commitments, unclear roles, too many dependencies, or weak agile discipline. A freelance Scrum Master is also useful during team setup, product launches, restructuring, or when a permanent hire would take too long.
In Frankfurt, this is common in finance, insurance, consulting, and larger tech-driven organizations that need structured delivery and clear stakeholder communication. Remote work is common, but on-site facilitation can help when teams are new or when several functions must align quickly.
Skills and tools Strong Scrum Masters combine coaching, facilitation, and practical delivery management. They know when to guide, when to challenge, and when to step back so the team can own the process.
- Deep knowledge of Scrum, Agile, Kanban, and team facilitation
- Clear communication with developers, Product Owners, and management
- Experience with Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, or similar tools
- Ability to spot process waste, bottlenecks, and dependency risks
What good looks like A strong Scrum Master does more than keep meetings on schedule. They improve flow, make problems visible early, and help the team become more predictable without turning the role into command and control.
They are especially valuable when a team needs structure without losing autonomy. Look for calm facilitation, practical coaching, and the ability to work with both technical teams and business stakeholders. In Frankfurt, that often means handling English-speaking teams and German-speaking counterparts with equal confidence.
Meet FRATCH Scrum Masters
Benjamin Schöttler
Consultant & Scrum Master
Last position:
Consultant & Scrum Master at DB InfraGO AG
- Conducting requirements analyses
- Facilitating Scrum workshops and meetings (Daily, Retrospective, and Review)
- Introducing and configuring Confluence
- Introducing and configuring Jira
- Conducting PI planning
- Scaling the framework
- Building the SAFE & Spotify structure
- Developing various approaches
Anand Rahul
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
Last position:
Freelancer Scrum Master, Mentor and Strategist at Confidential Fintec Startup
- Provided coaching and support to Scrum teams to adopt and implement agile practices effectively
- Analyzed business requirements and identified IT solutions to support business goals
- Evaluated existing IT systems and processes to identify optimization opportunities
- Managed stakeholder relationships and coaching
- Facilitated Scrum ceremonies and ensured adherence to Scrum principles and practices
- Identified and implemented lean startup process optimizations to improve efficiency and effectiveness of development and business processes
- Developed and monitored daily business strategies to ensure development goals were met
- Developed and implemented OKR strategies to align team goals with company objectives
- Tools/Methodology: Jira, Confluence, Miro, PowerBI, team building & mentoring, conflict resolution, impediment resolution
Thomas Büdinger
Agile Coach & Senior Scrum Master
Last position:
Agile Coach & Senior Scrum Master at Janitza Electronics GmbH
- Scaling the agile organization and further developing Scrum Masters
- Team development and workshops to improve collaboration
- Coaching and mentoring Scrum Masters to advance agile practices
- Management consulting for agile decision processes and organizational design using the unFix Model, Flight Levels, and OKRs
- Running workshops on agile methods for teams and leadership
- Supporting organizational scaling for improved team synchronization
- Sustainably improving Scrum excellence through targeted coaching
- Increasing ownership and agility in management
- Shaping teams into strong units with clear goals and individual motivation
- De-escalation and facilitation in tense situations and large groups
- Identifying issues and promoting collaboration by bridging team members and functions
- Eliminating unsuitable processes and introducing more efficient workflows
Alessandro Dönicke
Product Owner, Scrum Master & UX Design
Last position:
Product Owner, Scrum Master & UX Design at YouniQode GmbH
- Responsible for the strategic and operational management of digital agency projects with a focus on user-centered product development, agile team leadership, and continuous value delivery
- Introduced and scaled agile processes (Scrum & Kanban) across multiple client projects
- Developed user-centered B2B and B2C applications in close collaboration with stakeholders
- Successfully delivered MVPs with iterative enhancements based on validated user insights
- Technologies and methods: Scrum, Kanban, Jira, Confluence, Figma, UX Research, User Testing, Design Thinking, Agile Coaching, Backlog Management, Epic Breakdown, User Story Mapping, Prototyping, Roadmap Planning, Stakeholder Workshops, HTML/CSS, WordPress, Accessibility (WCAG), GDPR, OKRs, Product Discovery, Sprint Planning, Retrospectives, UX KPIs
Rafael Koldewey
SAFe Scrum Master
Last position:
SAFe Scrum Master at MANDATA-CONSULTING ENGINEERS GMBH
- Advising management in integration of agile standards as SPC
- Implementing standards as platform for large-scale global projects
- Leading 3 teams as a SAFe Program Consultant
Felix Wersich
Technical Product Owner and Scrum Master
Last position:
Technical Product Owner and Scrum Master at Mercedes-Benz Tech Innovation
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Scrum Masters statistics
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
22 years
Position duration
3 years
Positions per freelancer
15
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management
Top industries
Information Technology, Professional Services, Automotive
Certification focus areas
Product Development, Information Technology, Project Management
Bachelor's degree or higher
83%
Master's degree or higher
17%
Certifications per freelancer
8
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
83%
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The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions in mind? Get key insights about FRATCH
A Scrum Master supports the team’s delivery rhythm, facilitates Scrum ceremonies, and removes obstacles that slow work down. They also help the Product Owner keep the backlog usable and coach the team on better collaboration. In practice, the role is about making work flow more reliably.
Hire a Scrum Master when the team already owns delivery and needs help with agility, focus, and continuous improvement. A project manager usually drives scope, timeline, and coordination from above. The Scrum Master works inside the team to improve how it delivers.
A strong Scrum Master needs facilitation, coaching, conflict handling, and a solid grasp of Scrum and Agile ways of working. Tool knowledge matters too, especially with boards and backlogs in Jira, Confluence, or Azure DevOps. Good communication is essential because the role sits between developers, Product Owners, and stakeholders.
Look for signs that the team has clearer ceremonies, better backlog hygiene, fewer avoidable blockers, and more honest conversations. A good Scrum Master does not dominate the room. They create conditions where the team takes ownership and delivery becomes more stable.
A Scrum Master freelancer makes sense when you need support fast, need coverage for a gap, or want help with a specific change effort. They are also useful for teams that need an external view before you commit to a permanent hire. A long-term internal role is better when the team needs the same person embedded every day for a long period.
A Scrum Master works closely with one team or a small set of teams and focuses on delivery discipline and facilitation. An Agile Coach usually works at a broader level, shaping behavior across several teams or even the organization. The two roles can overlap, but the Scrum Master is more hands-on with the team’s day-to-day work.
Not always, but some situations benefit from being on-site in Frankfurt, especially when a team is new, hybrid, or dealing with many stakeholders. Remote work is fine for many delivery teams, as long as meetings, decisions, and blockers are handled clearly. For international or cross-functional groups, strong English and comfortable remote facilitation matter.
Ask which ceremonies they will own, how they handle blockers, and how they work with the Product Owner and stakeholders. It also helps to ask how they improve team behavior without taking control away from the team. A solid Scrum Master can explain how they would support your specific setup, not just talk about Scrum in general.
The average hourly rate for Scrum Masters in Frankfurt is 98 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 788 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers working as Scrum Masters in Frankfurt, 83% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 17% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers working as Scrum Masters in Frankfurt have 22 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3 years.
The most common languages among freelancers working as Scrum Masters in Frankfurt are German (100%), English (83%), and French (17%).
The most common industries among freelancers working as Scrum Masters in Frankfurt are Information Technology (100%), Professional Services (83%), and Automotive (50%).
The most common business areas among freelancers working as Scrum Masters in Frankfurt are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (100%), and Project Management (100%).
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