Senior Scrum Master (on site-3 days- in Lisbon)

Pictet Technologies; Lisboa; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Advanced Technology & Resources

Flexibility & Modern Workplace

Dynamic organizational environment

Collaborative tech culture

Job summary

A financial technology firm in Lisbon is seeking a Senior Scrum Master to guide teams in Agile practices. The role involves advocating for Agile principles, coaching team members, and supporting Product Owners in backlog management. To be successful, candidates must possess exceptional communication and leadership skills, alongside a strong technical background in software development. This role offers a modern work environment with flexibility, advanced technology, and a culture prioritizing excellence and integrity.

Qualifications

• Mastery of both English and French.
• Proven experience in implementing Scrum and mentoring teams.
• Solid technical background in software development.

Responsibilities

• Champion Agile principles across the organization.
• Coach teams on adopting Agile methodologies.
• Assist Product Owners in backlog management.

Skills

Exceptional Communication

Leadership Skills

Agile Methodologies

Technical Expertise

Job description

Overview

Since expanding to Lisbon in 2022, Pictet Technologies has built a vibrant and fast-growing Technology Hub where collaboration, modern engineering practices and a strong team spirit fuel every project. Our Lisbon teams drive key innovations for the Pictet Group in an environment that values autonomy, openness and long-term thinking.

Created in Luxembourg in 2016 as the software house of the Pictet Group — an independent, leading financial institution founded in 1805 — we developed a culture of excellence that earned multiple distinctions, including People Experience, Great Place to Work (Luxembourg and Europe), Luxembourg Flagship and CIO of the Year.

Building on this solid heritage, our Lisbon office is writing the next part of our story — bringing together talented professionals who want to grow, innovate and create meaningful impact.

This is an on-site/hybrid position located in Lisbon, Portugal (4 then 3 days per week on site).

We are looking for a Senior Scrum Master to support the Group’s continued adoption of Agile and serve as a coach and facilitator.

In this context, your mission will be :

As a Senior Scrum Master, your role extends beyond facilitating typical Agile practices like sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and backlog management. You will be the driving force behind the team’s Agile journey, guiding them in the practical application of Agile principles and ensuring clarity around the roles and responsibilities of Product Owners, Business Analysts, Project Managers, and Scrum Masters. You will also play a pivotal role in influencing Agile transformation at the organizational level, embodying a deep commitment to Agile values and fully dedicating yourself to the success of the team and the broader organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Agile Advocate & Change Agent: You will champion Agile principles, Software Craftsmanship, and practices such as XP, FDD, and Agile BABOK. Your role will involve consistently promoting the value of Agile methodologies to ensure the team embraces and benefits from them.
• Team & Organizational Transformation: You will foster strong partnerships across the organization, enabling both teams and stakeholders to experience the full benefits of Agile. You’ll coach teams on adopting Agile principles while ensuring adherence to processes, and you will act as a change agent, driving Agile transformation across the organization.
• Product Owner Support: You’ll work closely with Product Owners to manage the backlog effectively, ensuring that features are prioritized to maximize value. You will also help Product Owners create actionable, value-driven product development plans.
• Impediment Removal & Problem Solving: Whether the impediment is technical, organizational, or people-related, you’ll proactively identify and remove blockers to the team’s success. You are hands-on when necessary and take pride in enabling your team to perform at their best.
• Internal Coach & Mentor: You will coach your team toward becoming fully self-organized and Agile. Beyond your immediate team, you’ll collaborate with other Scrum Masters at Pictet Technologies to share insights and best practices, ensuring Scrum is applied effectively across the organization. You will seize every opportunity to promote learning and implement improvements. You have the ability to discern when to guide the team and when to step back, empowering the team to take ownership of their growth.

Ideal candidates

• Exceptional Communication & Leadership Skills: Mastery of both English and French, with the ability to inspire, influence, and build positive relationships at all levels.
• Analytical & Conflict Resolution Abilities: You excel in ambiguous or conflictual situations, effectively conveying the right message to the right audience. You maintain composure and confidence while keeping the big picture in focus.
• Agile Experience & Coaching: You bring proven experience in implementing Scrum and mentoring teams to success. You have a genuine, open, and courageous personality that fosters trust and growth within your teams.
• Technical Expertise: A solid technical background is essential—you have previously worked as a developer and have a deep understanding of software development and engineering practices.
• Coaching & Mentoring Experience: You have substantial experience coaching and mentoring teams, guiding them to continuously improve and achieve high performance.

In addition to solid Agile knowledge and experience, we are looking for passionate individuals with a well-rounded personality and a good sense of humour: we don’t compromise on these.

What we offer

• Advanced Technology & Resources: Access to top-tier technologies, premium hardware, and cutting-edge tools that enable you to excel in your role.
• Flexibility & Modern Workplace: Enjoy flexible working hours, state-of-the-art facilities, and a dynamic organizational environment that values work-life balance.
• Core Values: Our non-negotiable values are excellence, integrity, respect, and fun—these are fundamental to our team culture.
• Hybrid model: at least 3 days in the office
• Onboarding (first 3 months): 4 days/week to help you integrate smoothly
• Flexible working hours: choose the rhythm that works for you and your team
• A culture based on trust, ownership and technical excellence

Work Environment & Engineering Culture

• Modern engineering environment with high standards and best practices
• Premium hardware (recent MacBook Pro + latest iPhone)
• Access to cutting-edge technologies and opportunities to influence technical decisions
• A collaborative tech culture: knowledge sharing, peer reviews, engineering discussions
• A safe place to prototype, challenge ideas and drive innovation
• An organization where your voice matters and your impact is tangible
• Our values are non-negotiable: excellence, integrity, respect — and fun

Willingness to travel when required (Geneva, Luxembourg). Please note that a Portuguese valid work permit is required. Thank you.

If you want to join an innovative team shaping the future of AI solutions in financial services and if you enjoy a collaborative and innovative work environment that values creativity and continuous learning, then get in touch!

Please contact us at [e-mail]

Note : Only applications meeting the key requirements will be considered.

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