Senior Scrum Master

Svitla Systems Inc. is looking for a Senior Scrum Master for a full-time position (40 hours per week) in Argentina. Our client is a global technology company specializing in self-service payment solutions and digital customer engagement for the retail petroleum industry.

The perfect candidate will have a strong understanding of the product requirements and product management processes and standards, as well as a knack for driving teams and solutions forward. The team values camaraderie, collaboration, and a healthy work-life balance.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 years in Agile environments, with at least 3 years as a Release Train Engineer or similar leadership role.
• Background in large-scale program delivery, with experience leading Agile Release Trains (ARTs) involving multiple teams.
• Proven experience as a Release Train Engineer or equivalent role, with deep knowledge of the SAFe framework and Agile principles. SAFe RTE certification is strongly preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of Jira for managing Agile workflows, program increment (PI) planning, and team coordination.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) in Agile environments, including release management, quality assurance, and DevOps practices.
• Experience delivering software solutions for oil & gas or other enterprise-level clients, with an ability to align technical work with business needs in complex industries.
• The ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and Business Analysts, to remove impediments and ensure consistent delivery across Agile teams.
• Understanding of how to manage risks and dependencies across teams, while leveraging metrics (e.g., velocity, predictability) to monitor progress and drive continuous improvement.

Nice to have:

• Familiarity with DevOps pipelines and automation tools (e.g., Jenkins, Azure DevOps) for streamlining releases.
• Familiarity with related tools, such as Confluence or other collaboration platforms.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and coach the project-focused SCRUM team(s).
• Help to drive projects forward and organize project teams leveraging Agile methodologies.
• Maintain a mindset of self-organizing teams that are flexible and fully productive during sprints.
• Support the management of each project's scope and timelines.
• Coordinate sprints, retrospective meetings, and daily stand-ups, demos, and refinement.
• Facilitate internal communication and effective collaboration.
• Encourage communication with other teams as needed.
• Partner closely with product owners to manage backlogs and new requests.
• Help drive conflict resolution and remove obstacles that occur.
• Assist teams in implementing changes effectively.
• Ensure deliverables meet quality standards at the end of each sprint.
• Guide the teams to higher Scrum maturity.
• Support building a productive environment where team members own the product and enjoy working on it.
• Proactively identify and resolve blockers, fostering a productive, harmonious team environment.
• Take ownership of the team's delivery commitments and progress reporting.

Relationships:

• Report to Senior Manager, Software Engineering.

We offer

• US and EU projects based on advanced technologies.
• Competitive compensation based on skills and experience.
• Regular performance appraisals to support your growth.
• Flexibility in workspace, either remote, our welcoming office or local coworking.
• Bonuses for recommendations of new employees.
• Bonuses for article writing, public talks, other activities.
• 15 vacation days, 10 national holidays, 10 sick leaves.
• Personalized learning program tailored to your interests and skill development.
• Free tech webinars and meetups organized by Svitla.
• Fun corporate online/offline celebrations and activities.
• Awesome team, friendly and supportive community!

Why join Svitla

Svitla Systems is a global digital solutions company headquartered in the U.S. and operating across the Americas, Europe, Asia, and APAC. Since 2003, we have served a wide range of clients - from innovative start-ups to Fortune 500 companies. Our success is built on partnership.

By integrating seamlessly with clients' teams, we create lasting collaborations that drive real results. We are strong advocates of workplace flexibility, remote culture, individual approach to professional and personal growth.

Our global mission is to build a business that contributes to wellbeing of our partners, personnel, and their families, improves our communities, and makes a lasting difference in the world. Together, we are coding a brighter tomorrow - and living it.

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