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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Scrum Master - **Company:** Black Pen Recruitment - **Location:** Berlin, Germany (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Confluence, JIRA, Microsoft Azure, Programming Tools, Cisco Nexus Switches, Scrum Methodology, Release Management, Data Analytics - **Published:** August 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.de/details/5856689229 ## About the Role * University Degree and at least 8 years of IT professional experience; * Minimum of 3 of dedicated experience working as a Scrum Master at SM2 level or above; * Led at least 2 production teams through full sprint cycles (planning, review, retrospective, and refinement); * Implemented data-driven continuous improvement initiatives, such as increasing team velocity or reducing lead time; * Experience coordinating cross-team work via Scrum-of-Scrums or PI Planning events; * Deep knowledge of the Scrum Guide and Agile Manifesto principles and values; * Good knowledge of facilitation techniques (e.g., Fist of Five, participatory decision-making, Liberating Structures); * Good knowledge of systems-thinking and process tailoring to fit complex or evolving environments; * Good knowledge of team motivation and stakeholder engagement techniques (e.g., information radiators, team empowerment models); * Good knowledge of Agile metrics (velocity, cycle time, burn-up/down charts, cumulative flow diagrams) and the ability to build and interpret dashboards to support team performance and forecasting; * Tool proficiency in Azure DevOps (preferred) or Jira, particularly in backlog management, dashboards, and workflow configuration; * Possession of Scrum Master certifications: PSM II (or higher) and SAFe 5/6 Agilist; * Experience with one or more scaled Agile frameworks (SAFe, Nexus, LeSS, etc.) is considered as an asset; * Knowledge of integrating SAFe and Kanban approaches to optimize flow and delivery predictability is considered as an asset; * Excellent command of the English language. ## Description * Organize and facilitate agile activities and ceremonies including daily stand-up meetings, sprint reviews, retrospectives, sprint and release planning, and product backlog refinement sessions; * Ensure that all meetings are positive, productive, stay on topic, and are kept within the timebox; * Collaborate closely with the product owner to manage the backlog; * Coach team and Product Owner on empiricism, value-based backlog slicing, and incremental delivery; * Track and radiate flow metrics (velocity, sprint burndown, iteration burn rate) and guide the team in data-driven improvement; * Champion and facilitate adoption of agile standards, tools, and best practices; * Proactively identify and resolve impediments to team progress; * Promote empowered, self-organising teams, shared vision, psychological safety, collaborative decisions (e.g., Fist-of-Five); * Uphold Definition of Done, quality gates, and compliance with organisational standards; * Communicate with other SCRUM masters and product owners across the organization to ensure transparency into delivery progress, challenges, and risks; * Utilize team feedback and metrics (e.g., quality, delivery, cadence, etc.) to identify areas of opportunity and work with team to continuously improve; * Support the team in using agile planning and development tools (e.g. Azure DevOps, Confluence); * Experiment with new practices and frameworks to improve team outcomes; * Actively participate in learning opportunities such as communities of practice or conferences to improve skills and better support the team; * Contribute to the advancement and improvement of agile practices within the organization. ## Related Videos - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company) - [PySpark - Combining Machine Learning & Big Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/44-pyspark-combining-machine-learning-big-data) - [42 x 2 Canvases Later: Two Years, Two Minds, Many Lessons](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1458-42-x-2-canvases-later-two-years-two-minds-many-lessons) - [A Founder's Journey : From Startup Chaos to Purposeful Growth](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1926-a-founder-s-journey-from-startup-chaos-to-purposeful-growth) - [Beyond Hiring: Building a Sustainable Talent Acquisition Engine at Deutsche Bahn](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1856-beyond-hiring-building-a-sustainable-talent-acquisition-engine-at-deutsche-bahn) ## Related Articles - [Best Coding Boot Camps in Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/237-best-coding-boot-camps-in-germany) - [Finding Jobs in Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/375-finding-jobs-in-germany) - [The Biggest German Tech Companies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/424-the-biggest-german-tech-companies) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer) - [Mastering Remote Work: Tips for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/558-mastering-remote-work-tips-for-developers) - [Best Companies to Work For in Berlin: Top 14 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/188-best-companies-to-work-for-in-berlin-top-14-companies-in-2023)