SENIOR SCRUM MASTER @ SHARK ANALYTICS
Shark Analytics is seeking a highly experienced Senior Scrum Master to lead Agile processes within our dynamic fintech environment. This remote role requires a seasoned professional with over a decade of experience who can expertly facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives. You will be responsible for managing end-to-end project delivery, ensuring that scope, timeline, budget, and quality standards are met while driving continuous improvement and Agile best practices across the team.
In addition to process facilitation, you will collaborate closely with Product Owners and key Stakeholders to prioritize product backlogs and navigate complex technical landscapes involving banking APIs and crypto. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in payment regulations and security standards like PCI DSS. As a Senior Scrum Master, you will act as a servant leader, removing obstacles for the team and ensuring clear communication and status reporting to all levels of the organization.
In addition to process facilitation, you will collaborate closely with Product Owners and key Stakeholders to prioritize product backlogs and navigate complex technical landscapes involving banking APIs and crypto. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in payment regulations and security standards like PCI DSS. As a Senior Scrum Master, you will act as a servant leader, removing obstacles for the team and ensuring clear communication and status reporting to all levels of the organization.
Key Requirements
10+ years of experience as a Scrum Master.
Strong knowledge of payment systems, banking APIs, and fintech technologies.
Agile certifications such as CSM, PMI-ACP, or equivalent.
Hands-on experience with Jira, Confluence, or similar Agile tools.
Excellent communication, leadership, and facilitation skills.
Ability to facilitate Agile ceremonies including Daily stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Reviews, and Retrospectives.
Proven track record in managing end-to-end project delivery including scope, timeline, and budget.
Experience collaborating with Product Owners and Stakeholders to manage product backlogs.
Skilled in identifying and removing impediments to ensure smooth team communication.
Knowledge of regulatory standards such as PCI DSS, PSD2, and GDPR.
Ability to drive agile best practices and continuous improvement methodologies.
Technical background in software or payments infrastructure is preferred.