Senior Scrum Master

About us:

Soar is a global fintech startup that specializes in financing and investment. Currently headquartered in Saudi Arabia, Soar is growing throughout the region with a mission to help people achieve their financial goals with innovative financial and property investment solutions and tools through its multi-purpose platform, designed to offer a simple and seamless user experience.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Scrum Master to lead and mentor Agile teams in delivering high-impact products. The ideal candidate will be a proactive leader with a deep understanding of Agile frameworks, a passion for empowering teams, and the ability to foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a servant leader for multiple Agile teams, ensuring alignment with Agile principles and values.
• Manage everything related to Jira configurations, architecture, validations, and automations
• Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Remove impediments and shield the team from external distractions to ensure optimal performance.
• Collaborate with Product Owners to ensure that the backlog is well-defined, prioritized, and ready for execution.
• Coach team members on Agile practices and promote a mindset of continuous improvement.
• Track and report on team performance metrics (e.g., velocity, sprint burn-down).
• Foster collaboration across teams and departments to resolve dependencies and align goals.
• Drive the adoption of Agile tools and techniques to enhance efficiency and transparency.
• Identify and address challenges within teams, focusing on team dynamics, conflict resolution, and personal growth.
• Participate in scaling Agile practices across the organization, including SAFe, LeSS, or other frameworks as needed.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a Scrum Master, with at least 2 years in a senior or leadership capacity.
• Deep understanding of Agile frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering projects in an Agile environment.
• Strong facilitation, coaching, and mentoring skills.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Agile tools like Jira and Confluence.

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Advanced Certified Scrum Master (A-CSM), or equivalent certification.
• Experience working in large-scale Agile environments with multiple teams.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools.
• Knowledge of Lean principles and practices.