JUNIOR SCRUM MASTER (HYBRID)

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Summary: Seeking a proactive Junior Scrum Master passionate about Agile methodologies, continuous improvement, and empowering multidisciplinary teams to achieve their full potential. Highlights: 1. Opportunity to grow your Agile career in a supportive environment 2. Exposure to multidisciplinary and international teams 3. Collaborative culture focused on innovation and improvement #### **JUNIOR SCRUM MASTER (HYBRID LISBON)** Portuguese company hires for hybrid position Location: Lisbon, Portugal * ️ Only candidates already based in Portugal will be considered Work Model: (Hybrid Model – 2 to 3 days/week at the client’s office) ️ Language Requirements: English (Mandatory), Portuguese (Nice to Have), Spanish (Nice to Have) Seniority: Júnior (1\-2\+ years) Rate Between €1400 \- 1700 RV * ️ Instructions: Please send your CV in English and make sure to include all skills and experience that match the requirements of the opportunity. This will significantly increase your chances of success #### **Join a Team Focused on Agile Excellence** We are looking for a motivated and proactive **Junior Scrum Master** who is passionate about Agile methodologies, continuous improvement, and helping teams achieve their full potential. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals looking to grow their Agile career while working closely with multidisciplinary teams in a collaborative and dynamic environment. You will play a key role in supporting Agile practices, removing impediments, improving team performance, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and delivery excellence. If you enjoy facilitating teams, driving improvements, and creating an environment where people can perform at their best, we'd love to meet you. #### **Your Responsibilities** As a Junior Scrum Master, you will: * Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including: * Daily Stand\-ups * Sprint Planning * Sprint Reviews * Retrospectives * Support multidisciplinary teams in adopting and strengthening Agile practices. * Identify impediments, risks, and dependencies and actively drive their resolution. * Monitor team performance and delivery metrics. * Analyze team indicators and generate actionable insights. * Promote a culture of continuous improvement and value delivery. * Collaborate with stakeholders to improve team effectiveness and predictability. * Support the development of Agile maturity across teams. * Encourage transparency, collaboration, accountability, and self\-organization. * Help teams improve delivery quality, efficiency, and overall performance. #### **Required Qualifications** **Must\-Have Requirements** * 1 to 2 years of experience as a Scrum Master, Agile Facilitator, or Project Manager. * Scrum Master Certification: * PSM I (Professional Scrum Master) * CSM (Certified ScrumMaster) * Experience facilitating Agile and multidisciplinary teams. * Ability to identify blockers and drive resolution effectively. * Strong focus on continuous improvement and value delivery. * Good understanding of Agile frameworks and methodologies. * Technical knowledge sufficient to collaborate effectively with development teams. * Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. * Proactive mindset with a high level of ownership and initiative. #### **Nice\-to\-Have** * Experience working in software development environments. * Knowledge of Agile metrics and reporting. * Exposure to scaling Agile practices. * Experience with Agile tools such as Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, or similar. #### **Ideal Candidate Profile** The ideal candidate is someone who: ✅ Is passionate about Agile methodologies and team development. ✅ Enjoys facilitating collaboration and helping teams overcome challenges. ✅ Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills. ✅ Demonstrates a continuous learning mindset and curiosity for Agile evolution. ✅ Can identify improvement opportunities and transform them into actionable initiatives. ✅ Is comfortable working with both technical and non\-technical stakeholders. ✅ Takes ownership, acts proactively, and follows through on commitments. ✅ Is data\-driven and uses metrics to support decision\-making and continuous improvement. #### **What Success Looks Like** In this role, you will: * Help teams become more predictable and efficient. * Increase Agile maturity and best practice adoption. * Improve team collaboration and delivery quality. * Proactively manage risks, dependencies, and impediments. * Use metrics and observations to drive measurable improvements. * Contribute to a culture of transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement. #### **Candidate Screening Questions** Please answer the following questions as part of your application: * Do you currently hold a Scrum Master certification (PSM I or CSM)? * How many years of experience do you have working as a Scrum Master, Agile Facilitator, or Project Manager? * Which Agile ceremonies have you facilitated? * What Agile frameworks have you worked with (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, etc.)? * How do you typically handle team impediments and blockers? * Which Agile tools have you used (Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, etc.)? * Can you provide an example of a process improvement initiative you helped implement? * How do you measure team performance and delivery effectiveness? * Have you worked directly with software development teams? * Are you available to work in a hybrid model in Lisbon (2–3 days per week onsite)? * What is your English proficiency level? #### **Why Join Us?** * Opportunity to grow your Agile career in a supportive environment. * Exposure to multidisciplinary and international teams. * Continuous learning and professional development opportunities. * Collaborative culture focused on innovation and improvement. * Meaningful impact on team performance and delivery success. #### **Keywords That Must Appear on the Resume** Scrum Master, Agile, Scrum, Kanban, PSM I, CSM, Agile Methodologies, Agile Coaching, Agile Facilitation, Sprint Planning, Sprint Review, Sprint Retrospective, Daily Stand\-up, Team Facilitation, Continuous Improvement, Agile Metrics, Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Risk Management, Dependency Management, Impediment Removal, Team Performance, Agile Delivery, Value Delivery, Process Improvement, Software Development Lifecycle, SDLC, Collaboration, Communication Skills, Team Coaching, Agile Transformation \#00345413