Scrum Master

Role Overview:

We are looking for an energetic and process-driven Scrum Master with 2+ years of experience to empower our cross-functional engineering and product team. You will be responsible for driving Agile best practices, facilitating smooth sprint execution, removing technical and operational impediments, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement in a fast-paced fintech environment.

Key Responsibilities

● Agile Facilitation: Lead daily standups, Sprint Planning, Backlog Refinement, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives to keep the team aligned and productive.

● Team Execution & Velocity: Partner with the Product Owner to ensure the backlog is healthy and groomed, helping the team break down work and commit to realistic sprint goals.

● Impediment Removal: Proactively identify, track, and clear blockers (technical dependencies, third-party integration delays, environment issues) that hinder the development team.

● Agile Coaching: Coach the engineering team and business stakeholders on Scrum/Kanban principles, engineering best practices, and collaborative ways of working.

● Process Metrics & Transparency: Track and communicate key team delivery metrics (velocity, burndown charts, lead/cycle times) using Jira to drive team performance improvements.

● Cross-Team Coordination: Coordinate with other tech teams, QA, and DevOps to manage dependencies and support smooth deployment cycles.

Required Qualifications & Skills

● 2+ years of experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach in a software development environment (fintech/tech domain preferred).

● Agile Tool Mastery: Advanced knowledge of Jira and Confluence for workflow management, sprint tracking, and team reporting.

● Strong Facilitation Skills: Ability to keep meetings focused, resolve conflict constructively, and foster an environment of trust and transparency.

● Understanding of Software Delivery: Familiarity with modern software development practices (CI/CD, automated testing, microservices).

Preferred Qualifications

● Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM I), or equivalent certification. ● Prior experience working within financial services or regulated technology environments.

● Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Pay: RM6,000.00 - RM7,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Opportunities for promotion
• Professional development

Work Location: In person