Agile Scrum Master

at  Wellfit Technologies Inc

Wellfit Technologies, a leading financial technology provider in the dental industry, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Scrum Master to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, experience working closely with development teams, and a proven track record of implementing Agile methodologies to optimize productivity and delivery. This role requires someone who thrives in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment and is capable of balancing collaboration and assertiveness to ensure the success of our Agile teams.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 3 years of direct Scrum Master experience, working specifically with development teams in a technical environment.
• Experience working in SaaS, FinTech, or startup environments preferred.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) certification is required.
• PMI-ACP (Agile Certified Practitioner) or Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) certification is a strong plus.
• Proficiency with JIRA, Confluence, and other Agile project management tools.
• Proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional projects in a remote environment.
• Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong influencing skills to guide development teams in achieving sprint goals.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Hands-on technical background (development or QA) to engage effectively with engineering teams.
• Experience managing smaller company teams (fewer than 500 employees) to ensure strong cultural fit and adaptability.
• Background in financial technology or SaaS is a plus, but not mandatory.
• Ability to foster engagement and collaboration in geographically distributed teams.

Scrum Master Responsibilities:

• Serve as a dedicated Scrum Master for 2-3 teams, ensuring adherence to Agile values, principles, and practices.
• Facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Drive the team’s commitment to achieving sprint goals and maintaining a sustainable pace.
• Remove obstacles, address conflicts, and manage impediments to allow the team to focus on delivering high-quality results.
• Maintain and track key metrics such as team velocity and sprint burn-downs.
• Mentor team members on Agile best practices and continuously refine processes for maximum efficiency.