Scrum Master

Description

Job Summary: We are seeking a dedicated Scrum Master to facilitate the Agile methodology, remove impediments, and support software development teams. Key Highlights: 1. Act as a dedicated Scrum Master for a multidisciplinary squad 2. Support the team in adopting and refining the Agile methodology 3. Collaborate closely with Delivery Management and Product Owners The **Timestamp Group** brings together several leading Portuguese IT services and solutions companies, united by the principles of excellence and knowledge sharing. We invest in technological leadership, grounded in service quality and technological solutions, supported by continuous training and certification. **Main Responsibilities:** * Act as a dedicated Scrum Master for a multidisciplinary software development squad, facilitating core ceremonies (Dailies, Plannings, Retrospectives, and Refinements). * Support the team in adopting and refining the Agile methodology, bringing practical experience to improve processes still maturing and adapting practices to the specific context of the project. * Identify, mitigate, and remove daily impediments, shielding the team from external distractions. * Work closely with Delivery Management to monitor schedules, anticipate technical/business dependencies, and ensure alignment of deliverables. * Act as a partner and facilitator for Product Owners, closely assisting them in writing, structuring, and continuously refining User Stories. * Monitor, extract, and analyze team productivity and predictability metrics (e.g., Velocity, Burndown) jointly with management. **Mandatory Technical Skills and Knowledge:** * Proven, hands-on experience as a Scrum Master supporting software development teams. * In-depth knowledge of Agile frameworks (especially Scrum) and the product development lifecycle. * Demonstrated experience facilitating ceremonies, resolving conflicts, and coaching teams and Product Owners. * Ability to interact fluently with technical profiles (developers, QA), understanding their practical challenges. * Proficiency in the Atlassian ecosystem (especially JIRA and Confluence) for backlog management and operational metrics extraction. **Desirable Technical Skills and Knowledge:** * Official Agile certifications (e.g., PSM I/II, CSM). **Relevant Personal Attributes:** * High flexibility and ability to adapt Agile models to the team’s and company’s context. * Strong communication skills, empathy, and problem-solving ability. * Resilience and ability to guide teams through change processes and adoption of new methodologies. * Proactivity in identifying improvement opportunities and promoting a culture of continuous improvement and delivery focus. * Excellent teamwork spirit and collaborative attitude **Employee Benefits:** * Health insurance * Flexibility in organizational routines * Training and certifications * Employee Assistance Program (covering five areas, including psychology) * Birthday and tenure gifts * Monthly Happy Hour * Benefits Portal offering attractive deals