SENIOR SCRUM MASTER @ SHARK ANALYTICS
Shark Analytics is seeking a highly experienced Senior Scrum Master to join our global team in a remote capacity. The ideal candidate will bring over a decade of experience in facilitating agile processes and managing complex projects within the fintech and payments industry. You will be responsible for overseeing the entire project lifecycle, ensuring that scope, budget, and quality standards are met while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration among team members and stakeholders. In this role, you will work closely with Product Owners to refine backlogs and remove any impediments that hinder team progress. A significant focus will be placed on maintaining compliance with security standards and payment regulations. Your technical background and familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS or Azure will be an asset as you drive agile best practices and lead ceremonies such as sprint planning and retrospectives.
Key Requirements
10+ years of experience as a Scrum Master.
Strong knowledge of payment systems, banking APIs, crypto, and fintech technologies.
Excellent communication, leadership, and facilitation skills.
Agile certifications such as CSM, PMI-ACP, or equivalent.
Hands-on experience with Jira, Confluence, or similar project management tools.
Ability to facilitate Agile ceremonies including Daily stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Reviews, and Retrospectives.
Proven experience managing end-to-end project delivery focusing on scope, timeline, budget, and quality.
Capacity to collaborate with Product Owners and Stakeholders to manage product backlog and priorities.
Knowledge of payments regulations and security standards like PCI DSS, PSD2, or GDPR.
Demonstrated ability to drive agile best practices and continuous improvement across teams.