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Scrum Master & Agile Coach

River Tech
Full-time
Remote friendly (St Julian's, Malta)
Malta
Product

As a Scrum Master & Agile Coach in our fast-paced web application development environment, you will take full ownership of three Agile teams, working closely with developers, QA engineers, and Product Owners to deliver high-impact digital products. You’ll be instrumental in driving Agile best practices, removing obstacles to progress, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Reporting directly to the Head of Product, you’ll play a central role in aligning delivery with business goals, helping our teams move efficiently from concept to live product. If you're passionate about Agile and experienced in working with teams creating software products, this is your opportunity to lead and make a real difference.

Qualifications

  • Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or Certified Scrum Professional (CSP) is required
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, or related discipline – or equivalent work experience

Skills:

  • Proven experience as a Scrum Master, managing multiple Agile teams simultaneously
  • Deep understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) and Agile delivery practices
  • Excellent knowledge of Scrum techniques and artifacts (such as definition of done, user stories, automated testing, backlog refinement)
  • Strong facilitation, coaching, and servant leadership skills
  • Hands-on experience with Atlassian Jira for Agile team management and reporting
  • Previous experience working within the iGaming industry – understanding the pace, regulatory landscape, and customer expectations
  • Familiarity with iGaming products such as casino platforms, payment integrations, game provider integrations, third-party systems and player account management systems

Responsibilities

  • Serve as Scrum Master for three Agile teams, championing Agile best practices and delivery excellence
  • Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives
  • Work closely with Product Owners to ensure well-defined, prioritised, and groomed product backlogs
  • Coach teams and stakeholders on Agile principles, with a strong emphasis on team empowerment and continuous improvement
  • Facilitate internal communication and effective collaboration
  • Resolve conflicts, identify and remove delivery impediments; maintain a productive, high-performing environment
  • Use Atlassian Jira to manage sprint cycles, create insightful reporting dashboards, and track performance metrics
  • Promote transparency and collaboration across teams and departments
  • Contribute to scaling Agile practices and driving Agile maturity across the development teams
  • Help build a productive environment where team members ‘own’ the product and enjoy working on it
  • Administer Jira projects and boards

Benefits

  • Fantastic team
  • Welcoming Environment
  • Chance to grow
  • Extremely competitive salary
  • Health & Dental Insurance
  • Lunches
  • Wellness Benefits
  • Fruit, snacks & drinks
  • Friday beers
  • Summer & Winter events