SOFICO
Senior Scrum Master
SOFICOPortugal6 days ago
Full-timeEngineering, Information Technology
What The Job Is About

As a Senior Scrum Master (Agile Coach), you are an expert in guiding Agile Transformations, focusing on improving Agility, Culture, Processes at Team level.

Your mission is to cultivate high-performing, self-managing Agile product delivery teams that consistently deliver customer value. As a natural leader, you ensure Agile principles are embedded in day-to-day delivery of your team. Beyond your direct team, you play a pivotal role in strengthening Agile maturity across the organization by mentoring other Scrum Masters and actively contributing to the development of our delivery culture. 

Your responsibilities are:

  • Coach Agile teams to embrace self-organization, shared ownership, and a growth mindset based on trust
  • Facilitate Agile Events (Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Reviews, Retrospectives) that are focused, effective, and aligned with delivery outcomes. 
  • Act as a mentor and coach Scrum Masters, supporting their development, sharing knowledge, and helping them navigate challenges in their teams. 
  • Lead by example, modeling Agile values and servant leadership across the organization. 
  • Drive continuous improvement, helping teams inspect, adapt, and refine their processes for greater effectiveness. 
  • Monitor team performance, identifying trends and opportunities to improve collaboration, velocity, and predictability (metrics)
  • Collaborate with Team Coaches, Project Managers, and other delivery leaders to manage dependencies, capacity, and delivery risks. 
  • Engage in knowledge sharing and cross-team learning, contributing to Agile community events, retrospectives, and forums. 


Your interests and skills

  • A deep understanding of Agile and Scrum, with at least 5+ years of hands-on Scrum Master experience in software product delivery. 
  • Experience coaching and mentoring Scrum Masters, helping them grow in confidence, skill, and Agile maturity. 
  • Strong facilitation, communication, and conflict-resolution skills, with the ability to strengthen alignment and engagement across roles and teams. 
  • A continuous improvement approach and the ability to guide teams through change and uncertainty. 
  • Practical experience with different Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, etc.) and working closely with cross-functional teams. 
  • A good understanding of delivery metrics and Agile tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence). 
  • Scrum Master certification (PSM II, A-CSM, SAFe, or equivalent) preferred. 
  • A degree in IT, Engineering, Business, or a related field is a plus. 
  • Professional Dutch and English


Your Values:

  • Helping others grow through mentorship, coaching, and shared learning. 
  • A collaborative, feedback-rich environment where people feel empowered to improve. 
  • A clear sense of purpose, paired with the adaptability to evolve how we get there. 


What we Offer

  • Competitive salary package
  • Meal vouchers
  • hospitalization insurance


Join an international, multicultural company with more than 35 years of experience, which doubles in size every 5 years. We encourage a horizontal, open corporate culture where career development and personal growth are central. You benefit from a comprehensive 6-month onboarding, including a dedicated job coach, and receive ongoing learning opportunities. Participate in fun team activities such as after-work drinks, barbecues, family days, and company weekends. Additionally, you work in a modern and easily accessible office.

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