Role Overview:
We are looking for an energetic and process-driven Scrum Master with 2+ years of experience to empower our cross-functional engineering and product team. You will be responsible for driving Agile best practices, facilitating smooth sprint execution, removing technical and operational impediments, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement in a fast-paced fintech environment.
Key Responsibilities
● Agile Facilitation: Lead daily standups, Sprint Planning, Backlog Refinement, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives to keep the team aligned and productive.
● Team Execution \& Velocity: Partner with the Product Owner to ensure the backlog is healthy and groomed, helping the team break down work and commit to realistic sprint goals.
● Impediment Removal: Proactively identify, track, and clear blockers (technical dependencies, third-party integration delays, environment issues) that hinder the development team.
● Agile Coaching: Coach the engineering team and business stakeholders on Scrum/Kanban principles, engineering best practices, and collaborative ways of working.
● Process Metrics \& Transparency: Track and communicate key team delivery metrics (velocity, burndown charts, lead/cycle times) using Jira to drive team performance improvements.
● Cross-Team Coordination: Coordinate with other tech teams, QA, and DevOps to manage dependencies and support smooth deployment cycles.
Required Qualifications \& Skills
● 2+ years of experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach in a software development environment (fintech/tech domain preferred).
● Agile Tool Mastery: Advanced knowledge of Jira and Confluence for workflow management, sprint tracking, and team reporting.
● Strong Facilitation Skills: Ability to keep meetings focused, resolve conflict constructively, and foster an environment of trust and transparency.
● Understanding of Software Delivery: Familiarity with modern software development practices (CI/CD, automated testing, microservices).
Preferred Qualifications
● Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM I), or equivalent certification. ● Prior experience working within financial services or regulated technology environments.
● Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Pay: RM6,000.00 - RM7,000.00 per month
Benefits:
Work Location: In person