Scrum Master - Financial Services

Pontoon Solutions; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Pontoon Solutions is seeking an experienced Scrum Master for a Financial Services focused team in Dublin. The role involves guiding Agile practices, fostering self-organisation, and coaching teams toward higher Scrum maturity.

You will support the Product Owner, remove impediments, and promote a collaborative environment with a strong emphasis on continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Proven Scrum Master experience leading software development teams.
• Experience in Financial Services; fund accounting is a plus but not required.
• Strong servant leadership, facilitation, conflict resolution and continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of burndown techniques and retrospective formats.
• Familiarity with XP, Kanban, Crystal and other Agile methodologies.
• Proficiency with User Stories, ATDD, TDD, CI, CT, pairing, automated testing, and Agile games.
• Solid understanding of the technologies used by the team.
• Previous managerial experience is a plus.
• Excellent communication and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Guide teams in applying Agile/Scrum practises and values to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Facilitate self-organisation and empower teams to improve processes.
• Assess Scrum maturity and coach teams to higher levels at a comfortable pace.
• Remove impediments and help teams find resources to resolve issues.
• Create a safe, trusting environment where concerns can be raised openly.
• Facilitate discussions and resolve conflicts to enable productive collaboration.
• Improve internal and external communication, increasing transparency.
• Support the Product Owner in grooming and maintaining the backlog.
• Lead by example with servant leadership and unwavering team support.

Skills

Scrum Master experience

Servant leadership

Facilitation & conflict resolution

Agile methods knowledge

Financial Services awareness

Job description

Location:

Dublin, 4 days per week in the office

About the Role:

Our client is seeking a passionate and experienced Scrum Master with experience in Financial Services to join their dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within an organisation that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will guide teams through Agile practises, fostering an environment that delights customers and promotes self-organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure customer satisfaction by guiding teams in the effective application of Agile/Scrum practises and values.
• Facilitate self-organisation within teams, empowering them to identify and fill gaps in Agile/Scrum frameworks.
• Assess the Scrum maturity of teams and coach them to higher levels, ensuring growth at a comfortable pace.
• Remove impediments and assist teams in finding personnel to resolve issues effectively.
• Build a safe and trusting environment where team members can raise concerns without fear of blame or judgement.
• Facilitate discussions and conflict resolution to ensure productive collaboration.
• Enhance internal and external communication, improving transparency and radiating information effectively.
• Support the Product Owner in grooming and maintaining the product backlog.
• Lead by example with a servant leadership style, providing unwavering support to the team.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience as a Scrum Master for a software development team, diligently applying Scrum principles, practises, and theory.
• Previous experience within a Financial Services organisation. Experience within Fund Accounting preferred but not required
• Strong understanding of servant leadership, facilitation, conflict resolution, and continual improvement.
• Knowledge of various techniques to bridge gaps in the Scrum approach, including burndown techniques and retrospective formats.
• Familiarity with other Agile methodologies such as XP, Kanban, and Crystal, among others.
• Proficiency in widely recognised Agile techniques: User Stories, ATDD, TDD, Continuous Integration, Continuous Testing, Pairing, Automated Testing, and Agile Games.
• Solid understanding of the technologies utilised by the team.
• Previous managerial experience is a plus.
• Excellent communication and mentoring skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.

Why Join Our Client?

This is an incredible opportunity to make a significant impact within a forward-thinking organisation. The employer fosters a culture of innovation and values the contributions of each team member. With a commitment to professional development and personal growth, this role is perfect for a dedicated Scrum Master looking to advance their career while making a difference.

We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.