Scrum Master

We are growing. And we are looking for talented people.

At Decskill, we believe that technological excellence is driven by human talent.

We are an IT consulting company with more than 10 years of consolidated experience in the market, focused on building long-term relationships with both our clients and our people. Today, we are a community of over 800 professionals, working from Lisbon, Porto, and Madrid, contributing to impactful technology initiatives.

As part of the Astek Group, we combine a strong local culture with a global presence, being active in around 23 countries across 4 continents. This allows us to offer an international context, diverse challenges, and long-term career opportunities, while staying close to our teams.

We would like to meet a Scrum Master for a hybrid project based in Porto (twice a week in the office)

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience as a Scrum Master, with a proven track record of managing Agile teams in the software development field, preferably within the payments or financial services industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, or a related field.
• A certification in Agile methodologies (e.g., Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM)) is preferred.
• Strong understanding of Agile principles, frameworks, and practices, with hands-on experience applying them in complex environments.
• Excellent facilitation, coaching, and mentoring skills, with the ability to influence and motivate team members effectively.
• Experience working in an international environment and ability to manage virtual teams across different time zones.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Problem-solving mindset and ability to navigate complex challenges while maintaining a focus on team success.
• Familiarity with project management and collaboration tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, Trello) is a plus.
• Good level of English (minimum B2).

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including Daily Scrum, Sprint Plannings, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives, ensuring effective collaboration and engagement among team members.
• Coach the team on Agile methodologies, helping them to understand and implement best practices to optimize their workflows and enhance productivity.
• Act as a servant leader, removing impediments that may hinder the team’s progress and fostering an environment of trust and open communication.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders to ensure a well-defined and prioritized product backlog that meets business needs and aligns with project goals.
• Monitor and report on team performance metrics, facilitating discussions around improvements and adjustments to enhance team efficiency.
• Work with other Scrum Masters and stakeholders to align project goals and share best practices across teams in different locations.
• Support the team in defining and achieving their goals while encouraging self-organization and accountability.
• Identify and mitigate risks that may impact project timelines or deliverables, and proactively communicate these to stakeholders.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging experimentation and learning within the team.
• Keep your team leader updated on the updates of the projects.

Are you looking for an environment that values curiosity and commitment? Here, your contribution has real impact and individual growth is taken seriously.

Find with us the right opportunity to grow!

What you can expect from us

· Long-term projects with national and international context.

· Opportunities to grow technically and professionally.

· A people-first culture, focused on transparency and trust.

· Teams that value ownership, collaboration and stability.

Join us Send us your CV in English to [email protected] with reference CN/SMP.

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At Decskill, we are committed to equal opportunities and non-discrimination. We promote a culture of diversity and inclusion, where recruitment and career progression are based solely on talent, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, race, nationality, or any other form of discrimination incompatible with human dignity.