Scrum Master

Why Entersekt

Founded over 16 years ago, with more recent investments from Accel-KKR, Entersekt is a leader in mobile authentication, mobile app security, and payments enablement technology, offering highly scalable products with a track record of success across multiple continents.

Entersekt enables secure digital transactions for leading financial institutions globally. We exist to create a world where everyone can transact digitally without fear or compromise. Currently, we protect the digital transactions of over 210 million active users on our platform and hold 120 active patents that recognize innovation in digital security, payments, and user experience. Entersekt offers their customers secure authentication and digital payments experiences that remove unnecessary friction. Entersekt has invested in, and created, a diverse product portfolio that positions the company well to execute on its expansion in North America and European markets.

The Ideal Candidate

Entersekt is looking for an experienced scrum master with a proven track record of working with Agile software teams to ensure consistency of delivery. You pride yourself on being self-managed, and always searching for opportunities to experiment and learn while growing yourself and the teams you serve. Your passion for Lean, Agile values and principles within the Scrum framework give you the unique ability to elevate awareness and encourage agreed ways of working throughout the organization.

The Role

As a Scrum Master in our Authentication POD (Product Oriented Delivery), you will be instrumental in driving agile methodologies and fostering a collaborative environment. You will work closely with the development team, product owner, and other stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of our authentication products.

Responsibilities

• Agile Coaching: Guide the team in adopting and following agile principles, practices, and ceremonies (e.g., sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint review, sprint retrospective).
• Team Facilitation: Facilitate effective team dynamics, conflict resolution, and decision-making.
• Process Improvement: Continuously improve the team's agile processes and identify opportunities for optimization.
• Impediment Removal: Remove impediments that hinder the team's progress and escalate issues as needed.
• Product Backlog Management: Support the Product Manager in refining and prioritizing the product backlog.
• Release Planning: Contribute to release planning and ensure alignment with the overall product roadmap.
• Quality Assurance: Promote a quality-first mindset and ensure the team adheres to development standards and best practices.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with other Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and stakeholders to ensure alignment and coordination.
• CI/CD: Understand and support the team's CI/CD pipeline using GitLab Ultimate SaaS.
• Security Focus: Ensure the team adheres to security best practices and collaborates with security teams to address vulnerabilities. A knowledge of Threat Modeling will be advantageous.

Skills and Experience

Successful candidates for this role will generally possess the following qualifications and skills:

• Proven experience as a Scrum Master in a software development environment.
• A formal Scrum qualification or learning path.
• Strong software development background with practical experience.
• In-depth understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and frameworks.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to identify issues in the team and facilitate team dynamics and resolve conflicts.
• Strong organizational, time management skills and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Jira, Confluence and GitLab is preferred.
• Knowledge of security concepts and practices is desirable.

Personality Attributes

• The ability to make decisions and resolve conflict while embodying servant leadership.
• A healthy self-esteem that does not mind being challenged by bright people.
• The ability to positively influence and motivate teams to realize value.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

We place a lot of value on how we treat prospective employees and appreciate the time and effort that goes into job hunting. That is why we aim to keep the hiring process as quick and seamless as possible while ensuring the best possible fit for both you and the company.

Working at Entersekt is truly a dream. You get exposed to cutting-edge technology, colleagues who are leaders in their fields, and an awesome working environment that includes flexible hours, remote work, and plenty of growth opportunities.

Apply for this position by following the "apply now" tab and or viewing our other roles at Entersekt Careers page.