Scrum Master

at  RWS Group

Job Purpose:
We are looking for a Scrum Master who will help us to foster Agile principles in our development teams. Our Scrum Masters focus on promoting and helping understand Scrum as a framework for better delivery of value within the whole company. They help development teams to be self-organized and able to deliver high value while removing impediments and facilitating Scrum events.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Understanding of Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum
• You are communicative, facilitative, assertive and have the ability to bring transparency to team development
• Problem-solving and conflict-resolution abilities
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Passion for continuous learning and improvement
• Knowledge of Azure DevOps or similar tools is an advantage
• You have very good verbal and written English proficiency (B2)
• A Czech/Slovak speaker is preferred
• This role offers a flexible hybrid working model
  Life at RWS:
  At RWS, we’re here for one purpose: unlocking global understanding.
  As a unique, world-leading provider of technology-enabled language, content, and intellectual property services, we remove the barriers to communication to make global connection possible. Our unrivalled experience and deep understanding of language have been developed over more than 60 years. As we look to shape the future, our ambition is to create a world where understanding is universal for everyone.
  We work with over 80% of the world’s top 100 brands, more than three-quarters of Fortune’s 20 ‘Most Admired Companies’ and almost all the top pharmaceutical companies, investment banks, law firms and patent filers. Our client base spans Europe, Asia Pacific and North and South America. Our 65+ global locations across five continents service clients in the automotive, chemical, financial, legal, medical, pharmaceutical, technology and telecommunications sectors.
  If you like the idea of working with smart people who are passionate about breaking down language barriers and giving back to their communities, then you’ll love life at RWS. Our work fundamentally recognizes the value of every language and culture. So, we celebrate difference, we are inclusive and believe that diversity makes us strong.
  We want every employee to grow as an individual and excel in their career. In return, we expect all our people to live by the values that unite us: to partner with colleagues and clients, to adopt a pioneering spirit, to be positive in progressing the work we do, and always to deliver what we promise.

• Guide the team towards improving the way they work and encourage the team to be self-organizing and innovative
• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies
• Ensure cross-team coordination happens and remove impediments when necessary
• Coach and mentor team members (developers and Product Owners) to adopt and improve Agile practices
• Liaise between architects, developers, testers, and UX designers
• Work closely with Product Owners to refine and manage the product backlog, ensuring clear communication between stakeholders and the development team
• Act as a champion of Agile values and principles for the team and within the organization
• Continuously learn about new Agile techniques and tools, participating in internal and external Agile communities