Scrum Master / Release Train Engineer (RTE)
Location:
Waterford County, Ireland
Contract / Permanent Opportunities: 12 Months (Hybrid - 2 Days a week Onsite)
SRG is looking for an experienced
Scrum Master / Release Train Engineer (RTE)
to help build and guide high-performing Agile teams that deliver impactful digital and software solutions. The successful candidate will play a key role in fostering collaboration, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring smooth delivery through effective facilitation and coaching.
Key Responsibilities:
* Guide and support Agile teams in applying
Scrum and SAFe principles
effectively.
* Facilitate Scrum ceremonies and ensure alignment between Product Owners, stakeholders, and delivery teams.
* Remove impediments and shield the team from external distractions to enable focus and productivity.
* Foster a culture of
continuous improvement
, innovation, and accountability within the team.
* Coach team members on Agile best practices and support their professional growth.
* Promote transparency, track delivery progress, and ensure successful sprint and release outcomes.
* Encourage collaboration across cross-functional teams and support coordination across Agile Release Trains.
Preferred Skills & Attributes:
* Strong
facilitation, communication, and leadership
skills.
* Ability to assess team health, encourage positive dynamics, and drive improvement.
* Excellent
problem-solving, organisational, and analytical
capabilities.
* Skilled at building trust and rapport across diverse teams and stakeholders.
* Experience
coaching technical teams
in Agile environments.
* High energy, proactive attitude, and the ability to influence others positively.
* Proficiency with
JIRA
and other Agile tools.
Qualifications:
* 5+ years' experience
as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach (RTE experience an advantage).
* Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
and/or
SAFe Scrum Master (SSM)
certification preferred.
* Background in
software delivery or development
.
* Strong understanding of
Agile principles and team dynamics
.