Scrum Master

Who are we? Amaris Consulting is an independent technology consulting firm providing guidance and solutions to businesses. With more than 1,000 clients across the globe, we have been rolling out solutions in major projects for over a decade – this is made possible by an international team of 7,600 people spread across 5 continents and more than 60 countries. Our solutions focus on four different Business Lines: Information System & Digital, Telecom, Life Sciences and Engineering. We’re focused on building and nurturing a top talent community where all our team members can achieve their full potential. Amaris is your steppingstone to cross rivers of change, meet challenges and achieve all your projects with success. At Amaris, we strive to provide our candidates with the best possible recruitment experience. We like to get to know our candidates, challenge them, and be able to give them proper feedback as quickly as possible. Here’s what our recruitment process looks like: Brief Call: Our process typically begins with a brief virtual/phone conversation to get to know you The objective? Learn about you, understand your motivations, and make sure we have the right job for you Interviews (the average number of interviews is 3 – the number may vary depending on the level of seniority required for the position). During the interviews, you will meet people from our team: your line manager of course, but also other people related to your future role. We will talk in depth about you, your experience, and skills, but also about the position and what will be expected of you. Of course, you will also get to know Amaris: our culture, our roots, our teams, and your career opportunities Case study: Depending on the position, we may ask you to take a test. This could be a role play, a technical assessment, a problem-solving scenario, etc. As you know, every person is different and so is every role in a company. That is why we have to adapt accordingly, and the process may differ slightly at times. However, please know that we always put ourselves in the candidate’s shoes to ensure they have the best possible experience. We look forward to meeting you Job description Key Responsibilities Mentor team members on Agile values, principles and best practices of Scrum. Support the team in self-management and self-organization. Ensure adherence to team agreements, including Definition of Ready, Definition of Done, and Working Agreements. Establish, track, and communicate Agile metrics such as velocity, burndown charts and sprint progress. Identify areas for improvement using data-driven insights. Assist the Product Owner / TTL in release planning, defining release scope and timelines. Ensure the product backlog is well-groomed, prioritized, and contains actionable items. Organize and facilitate Scrum ceremonies (Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Refinement, Reviews, Retrospectives). Improve transparency and communication between teams and stakeholders. Proactively identify and resolve impediments to ensure sprint goals are met. Participate in Scrum of Scrums to ensure cross-team collaboration and alignment. Support in preparing for Quarterly Alignment Days. Required Skills & Qualifications Experience & Skills Proven experience as a Scrum Master in large, global e-commerce projects. 3+ years of hands‑on Scrum Master experience in a software development environment. Knowledge of Scrum, Kanban, and other Agile methodologies (XP, SAFe is a plus). Familiarity with Agile techniques such as TDD, ATDD, Continuous Integration, Continuous Testing, Agile Games. Proficiency in Agile tools (JIRA and Confluence is a plus). Technical background and/or experience as a Software Engineer is an asset. Basic knowledge of Release Management, including code branching and versioning. Experience as a Project Manager is a plus. Soft Skills Strong ability to mentor, motivate, and inspire development teams. Excellent facilitation, conflict resolution, and servant leadership skills. Ability to communicate effectively with technical and business teams at all levels. Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational skills. Experience working in a fast‑paced, distributed environment with high expectations. Education & Certifications Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field. Certified Scrum Master (CSM, PSM I) or equivalent certification. Languages Fluency in English (French or other languages is a plus). #J-18808-Ljbffr