Company Description
Sopra Steria offers tailored, end-to-end corporate technology and software solutions to help clients make bold choices and deliver results. Successfully so! With more than
56.000 colleagues in 30 countries, we rank as Europe’s leading digital solutions provider. Some of the most successful companies in Europe rely on our technology due to our commitment to innovation, collaboration, and value in business development.
The world is how we shape it. Let’s shape it together.
Job Description
We are seeking a Junior Scrum Master with an understanding of SAFe 6.0 practices to facilitate and support Agile team in the successful delivery of high-quality services. In this role, you will act as a servant leader, coach, and facilitator, ensuring Agile principles are followed and continuous improvement is fostered within the teams and business management. As a Scrum Master, you will guide the team through SAFe ceremonies, remove impediments, and act as a key point of contact between team members and other stakeholders.
Type of employment: On Site
Location: Luxembourg
Contract hours: 40 hours
Contract type: Permanent
Languages: Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required; proficiency in any other European language is a plus.
EU citizenship
Key Responsibilities :
Facilitate Scrum Processes
- Guide and coach the Agile team in SAFe 6.0 Scrum practices and events, ensuring adherence to Scrum principles and Agile ceremonies such as Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Sprint Review, and Retrospective.
- Ensure that team activities align with the SAFe 6.0 framework and that Agile ceremonies are efficient and effective.
Serve as a SAFe Facilitator
- Participate in SAFe ceremonies, including PI (Program Increment) Planning, System Demos, Inspect and Adapt, and Scrum of Scrums.
- Coordinate with Release Train Engineers (RTEs) and Service Owners (Product Owners) to ensure alignment between program-level priorities and team-level execution.
Support Team Collaboration and Communication
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging open communication and transparency among team members and stakeholders.
- Act as a liaison between the Agile team and external stakeholders, ensuring clear communication regarding progress, risks, and dependencies.
Remove Roadblocks and Manage Dependencies
- Identify, document, and work to remove any impediments or dependencies that prevent the team from meeting sprint goals.
- Collaborate with other Scrum Masters and RTEs to resolve cross-team dependencies and align on shared goals.
Drive Continuous Improvement
- Champion Agile best practices and continuously seek opportunities to improve team productivity, quality, and predictability.
- Encourage the use of metrics and data-driven insights (such as velocity, burn-down, and cumulative flow) to support continuous improvement and transparent progress tracking.
Coach and Mentor Team Members
- Serve as a mentor and coach for team members and other stakeholders in Agile methodologies, SAFe principles, and self-organizing practices.
- Promote a collaborative and self-sustaining Agile environment where teams can adapt and improve their processes independently.
Align with Organizational Goals
- Work with Service Owners (Product Owners0, RTEs, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment between team goals and program objectives, maintaining focus on delivering customer value.
- Support organizational Agile maturity by contributing to and supporting SAFe initiatives, training programs, and knowledge sharing across teams.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Experience: 1-2 years of experience as a Scrum Master, preferably in a SAFe environment. Proven experience in software development or IT environments, with a strong understanding of Agile and Lean principles.
- Certifications: Certified SAFe 6.0 Scrum Master (SSM) is required. Additional Agile certifications such as CSM (Certified Scrum Master) or CSP (Certified Scrum Professional) are a plus.
Skills:
- Understanding of SAFe 6.0 principles, roles, and artifacts.
- Facilitation, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively within cross-functional, cross-cultural teams.
- Experience using Agile tools such as Jira, Rally, or similar platforms.
Additional Information
As a member of one of Europe’s largest digital solutions providers, you’ll benefit from extensive career development opportunities, both local and international. At the Sopra Steria Academy, you’ll be part of a dynamic network of 56,000 professionals at all stages of their careers. With a wide array of offices to explore, you can find your ideal location and take the next step in your career.
We offer a generous employee benefits package that includes:
- Access to our Sopra Steria training and personal development academy
- A company car lease or mobility budget
- A company laptop and phone
- Private health insurance coverage
- Meal vouchers
- Social security and pension plan
- A competitive salary
- 26 holiday days
Sopra Steria is implementing the tools of the future today at the world’s largest businesses across industry and financial services. By being bold together, our professionals are changing how business is done.
Ready to take the next step? We’re here to support you all the way and we are looking forward to you application! Pending a successful application, we’ll be in touch with further steps in the application process.
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Sopra Steria is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, ancestry, nationality, color, family or medical leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. We foster a work environment that is inclusive and respectful of all differences.
