Senior Scrum Master

About Us:

Soar is a global fintech startup that specializes in financing and investment. Currently headquartered in Saudi Arabia, Soar is growing throughout the region with a mission to help people achieve their financial goals with innovative financial and property investment solutions and tools through its multi-purpose platform, designed to offer a simple and seamless user experience.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Scrum Master to lead and mentor Agile teams in delivering high-impact projects. The ideal candidate will be a proactive leader with a deep understanding of Agile frameworks, a passion for empowering teams, and the ability to foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a servant leader for multiple Agile teams, ensuring alignment with Agile principles and values.

• Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.

• Remove impediments and shield the team from external distractions to ensure optimal performance.

• Collaborate with Product Owners to ensure that the backlog is well-defined, prioritized, and ready for execution.

• Coach team members on Agile practices and promote a mindset of continuous improvement.

• Track and report on team performance metrics (e.g., velocity, sprint burndown).

• Foster collaboration across teams and departments to resolve dependencies and align goals.

• Drive the adoption of Agile tools and techniques to enhance efficiency and transparency.

• Identify and address challenges within teams, focusing on team dynamics, conflict resolution, and personal growth.

• Participate in scaling Agile practices across the organization, including SAFe, LeSS, or other frameworks as needed.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• 5+ years of experience as a Scrum Master, with at least 2 years in a senior or leadership capacity.

• Deep understanding of Agile frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe.

• Proven track record of successfully delivering projects in an Agile environment.

• Strong facilitation, coaching, and mentoring skills.

• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

• Proficiency in Agile tools like Jira, Confluence, or Azure DevOps.

Preferred:

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Advanced Certified Scrum Master (A-CSM), or equivalent certification.

• Experience working in large-scale Agile environments with multiple teams.

• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools.

• Knowledge of Lean principles and practices.

Notes:

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