Scrum Master
Summary
Scrum Master on a long-term B2B contract supporting one or more Agile software teams (hybrid, 3 days/week in the Tricity office in Poland). Day-to-day work: facilitating Scrum ceremonies, coaching teams and stakeholders, removing impediments, and supporting backlog management and delivery using tools like Jira and Azure DevOps.
Model of work: hybrid (3x per week work from office in Tricity)
Type of contract: B2B, long-term cooperation
Rate: up to 140 PLN net+ vat/ hour
Introduction & Summary
The Scrum Master will support one or more Agile teams in delivering business and technology initiatives by fostering Agile ways of working and ensuring effective execution of the agreed delivery roadmap. This role requires a proven track record in Agile software development environments and the ability to help teams navigate challenges while driving accountability and continuous improvement.
Main Responsibilities
Core duties:
Facilitate Scrum ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, Retrospectives, Backlog Refinement and PI/Sprint-related activities.
Coach the team and stakeholders on Agile principles and practices.
Drive transparency of team progress, risks, impediments, dependencies, and delivery commitments.
Remove obstacles impacting team productivity.
Support the Product Owner in backlog management and prioritization processes.
Monitor and improve team performance metrics.
Facilitate collaboration between various stakeholders.
Support release planning and governance activities.
Promote a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Assist in maturing Agile and DevOps practices.
Key Requirements
5+ years of experience as a Scrum Master in Agile software development environments.
Proven experience facilitating Scrum ceremonies and Agile delivery processes.
Strong understanding of Scrum, Kanban, Lean, and Agile methodologies.
Experience with cross-functional technology teams.
Demonstrated ability to identify and remove delivery impediments.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
Experience with Agile management tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, Confluence, or similar.
Ability to coach teams in Agile practices and continuous improvement.
Fluent English communication skills, both verbal and written.
Nice to Have
Certified Scrum Master (CSM), PSM I/II, or similar certification.
Experience in large-scale enterprise environments, preferably in financial services or regulated industries.
Knowledge of DevOps practices or CI/CD pipelines.
Experience with geographically dispersed teams.
Understanding of IT governance and compliance requirements.
Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP).
Experience facilitating workshops and continuous improvement initiatives.