Scrum Master (Lending Fintech)
Job Title:
Scrum Master
Department:
Product
Reports To:
Head of Partnership and Product
Experience Level:
2+ years of relevant experience
Location:
KL, Malaysia
Role Overview: We are looking for an energetic and process-driven Scrum Master with 2+ years of experience to empower our cross-functional engineering and product team. You will be responsible for driving Agile best practices, facilitating smooth sprint execution, removing technical and operational impediments, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement in a fast-paced fintech environment.Key Responsibilities
- Agile Facilitation: Lead daily standups, Sprint Planning, Backlog Refinement, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives to keep the team aligned and productive.
- Team Execution & Velocity: Partner with the Product Owner to ensure the backlog is healthy and groomed, helping the team break down work and commit to realistic sprint goals.
- Impediment Removal: Proactively identify, track, and clear blockers (technical dependencies, third-party integration delays, environment issues) that hinder the development team.
- Agile Coaching: Coach the engineering team and business stakeholders on Scrum/Kanban principles, engineering best practices, and collaborative ways of working.
- Process Metrics & Transparency: Track and communicate key team delivery metrics (velocity, burndown charts, lead/cycle times) using Jira to drive team performance improvements.
- Cross-Team Coordination: Coordinate with other tech teams, QA, and DevOps to manage dependencies and support smooth deployment cycles.
Required Qualifications & Skills
- 2+ years of experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach in a software development environment (fintech/tech domain preferred).
- Agile Tool Mastery: Advanced knowledge of Jira and Confluence for workflow management, sprint tracking, and team reporting.
- Strong Facilitation Skills: Ability to keep meetings focused, resolve conflict constructively, and foster an environment of trust and transparency.
- Understanding of Software Delivery: Familiarity with modern software development practices (CI/CD, automated testing, microservices).
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM I), or equivalent certification.
- Prior experience working within financial services or regulated technology environments.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Pay: RM5,800.00 - RM7,000.00 per month
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Kuala Lumpur: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Agile: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) (Preferred)
- Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) (Preferred)
Location:
Work Location: In person