Scrum Master

Description:Fintua is a global leader in indirect tax compliance and tax technology. Our all-in one-platform streamlines global VAT compliance, recovery, eInvoicing and payments - helping businesses navigate the complex indirect tax landscape with ease and confidence.Fintua is part of CluneTech, a suite of companies providing cutting-edge solutions that simplify global business. We have been recognised as a Great Place to Work for 10 consecutive years, a “Best Workplace for Women” for the past 5 years and most recently, we were delighted to be recognised as a “Best Workplace in Tech” for the past 4 years.Our global footprint encompasses 35 offices worldwide and we do business across 100 countries on a daily basis. We have over 1,200 employees globally and are currently looking for the newest member of our team.This role requires minimum two days per week in our Varna Office.As a Scrum Master, you will serve as a driver and coach to our cross-functional, remote agile development teams. You will ensure that agile principles are followed, foster continuous improvement, and remove impediments to progress. You’ll work closely with product managers, developers, QA, and other stakeholders to deliver fintech products in a high-performing and dynamic environment. Your number one focus is on driving and ensuring velocity with a quality output.Key Responsibilities:Drive a culture of accountability and ensure timely delivery of fintech solutions within agreed timelines, scope and budget.Be the challenger within Scrum Teams – challenge estimates, challenge design, challenge each other – why, so our Teams deliver and operate at a high-performance level consistently.Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies (Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Retrospectives, Reviews, etc.)Coach teams on Agile/Scrum best practices, especially in a remote-first environmentFoster strong team collaboration and a culture of transparency, ownership, and continuous improvementRemove impediments that hinder the team’s progressPartner with Product Owners to refine and manage product backlogs, ensuring work is well-defined and prioritizedWork closely and effectively with the PMO and the CPO to drive and deliver Fintua’s Roadmap.Track and report on key delivery metrics (e.g., velocity, burndown charts) and proactively identity both examples of success so they can be replicated, and areas of improvement so they can be addressed for future success.Support remote teams across multiple time zones, using digital tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Teams)Identify risks, escalate when necessary, and support mitigation strategiesPromote a high standard of communication and alignment across teams and leadershipHelp teams maintain a balance between speed and quality, especially in regulated industryParticipate in Agile Community of Practice and foster cross-team learningRequirements:Skills & Experience:Required:6+ years of experience as a Scrum Master in a software development environmentExperience working with remote and/or distributed teamsStrong knowledge of Agile frameworks, especially Scrum and KanbanExcellent facilitation, coaching, and conflict resolution skillsProficiency with Agile project management tools (Jira, Confluence, etc.)Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to work across cultures and time zonesFintech, banking, or financial services industry experiencePreferred:Certified Scrum Master (CSM), PSM I or higherTechnical understanding of cloud-based platforms and APIsFamiliarity with DevOps and CI/CD workflowsExperience using metrics to drive team improvementsBenefits:Why us?At Fintua, we are a community of like-minded individuals committed to excellence in everything we do. We create an innovative, collaborative, and supportive workplace that allows our brilliant people to unleash their potential.Recognized as a both a Great Place to Work and Deloitte Best Managed Company, we believe that recognition goes much deeper than just financial rewards. Therefore, in addition to a competitive salary, we also offer an exclusive benefits package that includes:Flexible Working Policy with a combination of remote and office workingMultisport Cards22 Annual Leave Days for all employees plus additional days with length of serviceLifework days: ½ day each quarter to get your life work doneFlex hours where you can work your 40 hours across 4.5 daysAdditional Health Insurance including dental and vision careTeam Buildings & PartiesLife InsuranceRefer a Friend BonusDiscounts across various stores, theatres, restaurantsEmployee-led CSR Programme, CluneTech Cares, with one paid Volunteer Day per yearCluneTech Life – corporate wellness programMonthly Food VuchersCompany Paid Trainings & Learning Accounts#OneTeam Awards and Annual Employee of the Year AwardsMilestone Recognition ProgramFree Sports: Football, Tennis, VolleyballEmployee Assistance ProgramMeeting Free Days – a specific no meeting day where we encourage no meetings so you (and your team) can focus on getting things done!Compassionate Leave: up to 4 weeks paid leave for the loss of a loved oneCompassionate Leave for pets: up to 2 days5 days company-paid Miscarriage / Pregnancy Loss Leave (applicable for partner also)We would like to thank you for your interest in this role. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.At Fintua, we’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without discrimination on the basis of gender, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability and race. This position is also suitable for individuals with permanent impairments (with ≥50% incapacity) who have no medical preventatives to be employed. The advertisement is suitable for candidates with disabilities who have no medical contraindications to work with a Video Display and significant visual strain.Please note that when applying for a position with CluneTech, you voluntarily submit your personal data. 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