Senior Scrum Master

About the Client:

Our customer provides comprehensive operational support and a range of expert services to the world’s leading insurers, brokers, fleet managers and automotive manufacturers. 3,300 employees across ten countries deliver exceptional standards on a large scale for over 1,200 clients. We help the global insurance market to handle millions of claims each year in the most cost-effective and efficient ways possible.
They're embarking on an exciting and challenging transformation program and our software solutions are a driving force behind this strategy using cloud computing and leading-edge design patterns. 

This is a great opportunity for a Senior Scrum Master who is a fan of big-scale challenges on a long-term basis to join our Development team, being part of setting up scrum teams. Each agile team includes technical leadership, development, architecture, quality, product management roles.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate sprints, retrospective meetings, daily stand-ups and refinements


• Help teams implement changes effectively by working with other scrum masters to implement changes or actions raised in squad retrospectives


• Coaching the team members in self-management and cross-functionality


• Organise, document, and prepare for sprint reviews to showcase what the teams have delivered in sprint in line with business value working with PO


• Constant capacity planning for upcoming sprints and coordinate with PO for this in regards to impact on delivery plans


• Helping the Scrum Team focus on creating high-value Increments that meet the Definition of Done


• Causing the removal of impediments to the Scrum Team’s progress


• Ensuring that all Scrum events take place and are positive, productive, efficient, meet the initial purpose and are kept within the timebox


• Helping find techniques for effective Product Goal definition and Product Backlog management


• Helping the Scrum Team understand the need for clear and concise Product Backlog items


• Facilitating stakeholder collaboration as requested or needed


• Removing barriers between stakeholders and Scrum Teams


• Ensuring that all necessary metrics are in place and tracked regularly

Requirements:

• Experience within SW development/engineering/outsourcing industry is a must


• 4+ years of experience as a Scrum Master


• Strong understanding of Agile SDLC and its philosophy


• Strong knowledge and understanding of Manifesto for Agile Software Development


• Strong knowledge and understanding of Scrum Guide and Scrum Framework


• English: Upper-Intermediate+


• Technical background is preferred (developer, test engineer, etc.)


• Bachelor’s or Master's Degree in a related field (e.g., Computer Science, Business, Engineering) or equivalent practical experience.


• Proven experience as a Scrum Master, facilitating Agile project delivery and guiding teams through the Scrum framework


• Strong understanding of Agile principles, values, and Scrum framework, with practical knowledge of other - Agile methodologies (Kanban, Lean, etc.).


• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or similar Agile certifications are highly desirable.


• Excellent facilitation, communication, and leadership skills to inspire and guide teams towards achieving their goals.


• Ability to build strong relationships with team members, stakeholders, and Product Owners, fostering a collaborative and trusting environment.


• Familiarity with project management tools is preferred


• Experience in working with cross-functional teams and delivering complex projects in an Agile environment is an advantage.