Scrum Master at Moniepoint Inc.

About the role

As a Scrum Master at Moniepoint, you will play a crucial role in facilitating the Agile development process and ensuring effective collaboration between cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality payment processing solutions. You will be responsible for guiding teams in adopting and practising Agile methodologies, removing impediments, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

You'll Be Responsible For

• Managing each project’s scope and timeline
• Facilitate all Scrum events, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives.
• Work closely with the product owner to prioritize and refine the product backlog, ensuring that user stories are well-defined, estimated, and ready for development.
• Remove impediments and roadblocks that hinder the progress of the Scrum teams, fostering a collaborative and problem-solving environment.
• Monitor team metrics and key performance indicators to track progress, identify bottlenecks, and drive continuous improvement.
• Coach team members in Agile frameworks
• Facilitate internal communication and effective collaboration
• Help teams implement changes effectively
• Promote a culture of transparency, trust, and open communication within and across teams.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and developments in Agile and Scrum methodologies, and contribute to the continuous evolution of Agile practices at Moniepoint 

You Should Apply If You Have

• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent practical experience.
• At least 3 years of experience in a Scrum master role
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent Agile certification is preferred.
• Proven experience as a Scrum Master in a software development or technology-focused environment, ideally within the payments processing or financial services industry.
• Strong understanding of Agile principles and methodologies, including Scrum, Kanban, and Lean.
• Excellent facilitation, conflict resolution, and communication skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach to addressing challenges and facilitating solutions.
• Experience with Agile tools and software, such as JIRA, Confluence, or similar platforms.
• Adaptability and flexibility to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• A passion for continuous learning and improvement, both for yourself and your teams.