Scrum Master – Bilingual (English & Japanese) IRC296010

Description

This organization specializes in developing advanced software solutions tailored for the retail sector. It focuses on empowering businesses to optimize customer engagement and drive sales performance through innovative technology. The platform integrates data analytics and personalized marketing tools to enhance the shopping experience. Serving a diverse range of retail clients, the company aims to deliver measurable value and foster long-term customer loyalty. Its offerings support retailers in navigating complex market dynamics and achieving strategic business objectives.

Salary: from €1,600 gross per month. The final salary will reflect your skills and experience.

 

Requirements

• Possessing 4-6 years of dedicated professional experience in a Scrum Master role, demonstrating a proven track record of successfully guiding Agile teams through complex software development lifecycles.
• This position operates entirely remotely, requiring a high degree of self-discipline and effective virtual collaboration to ensure seamless team integration and project delivery across diverse geographical locations.

Required Skills:

• Demonstrated advanced proficiency and hands-on implementation experience with Scrum methodologies, effectively applying principles to optimize team performance and project outcomes.
• Proven advanced expertise as a Scrum Master, including strong working knowledge of facilitating ceremonies, coaching teams, and removing impediments in a dynamic environment.
• Strong working knowledge and practical experience in applying Agile principles and practices beyond Scrum, fostering adaptability and continuous improvement within development teams.
• Solid capability in intermediate stakeholder management, effectively communicating with diverse groups to align expectations and ensure project transparency and support.
• Exceptional fluency in both English and Japanese, demonstrated through professional communication, documentation, and facilitation with diverse international teams and stakeholders.

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with foundational business analysis concepts, including requirements gathering and process mapping, to support product understanding and team alignment.
• Basic understanding of product management principles and product strategy development, contributing to a broader perspective on product lifecycle and market fit.

Job responsibilities

• Implement and facilitate all Scrum ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, ensuring their effectiveness.
• Develop and maintain a clear understanding of team progress, identifying and actively working to remove impediments that hinder sprint goals.
• Analyze team performance metrics and foster continuous improvement within the development process.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with product owners and stakeholders, ensuring clear communication of project status and requirements.
• Enhance the team’s adherence to Agile principles and Scrum framework, providing coaching and guidance on best practices.
• Maintain transparency across the team and with stakeholders regarding project progress, risks, and dependencies.
• Develop strategies to improve team collaboration and self-organization, promoting a culture of accountability.
• Facilitate effective communication channels between English-speaking and Japanese-speaking team members and stakeholders to bridge language barriers.
• Implement solutions to resolve conflicts and foster a positive, productive working environment for the Scrum team.
• Analyze and manage sprint backlogs, ensuring stories are well-defined and ready for development.

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What we offer

Culture of caring. At GlobalLogic, we prioritize a culture of caring. Across every region and department, at every level, we consistently put people first. From day one, you’ll experience an inclusive culture of acceptance and belonging, where you’ll have the chance to build meaningful connections with collaborative teammates, supportive managers, and compassionate leaders. 

Learning and development. We are committed to your continuous learning and development. You’ll learn and grow daily in an environment with many opportunities to try new things, sharpen your skills, and advance your career at GlobalLogic. With our Career Navigator tool as just one example, GlobalLogic offers a rich array of programs, training curricula, and hands-on opportunities to grow personally and professionally.

Interesting & meaningful work. GlobalLogic is known for engineering impact for and with clients around the world. As part of our team, you’ll have the chance to work on projects that matter. Each is a unique opportunity to engage your curiosity and creative problem-solving skills as you help clients reimagine what’s possible and bring new solutions to market. In the process, you’ll have the privilege of working on some of the most cutting-edge and impactful solutions shaping the world today.

Balance and flexibility. We believe in the importance of balance and flexibility. With many functional career areas, roles, and work arrangements, you can explore ways of achieving the perfect balance between your work and life. Your life extends beyond the office, and we always do our best to help you integrate and balance the best of work and life, having fun along the way!

High-trust organization. We are a high-trust organization where integrity is key. By joining GlobalLogic, you’re placing your trust in a safe, reliable, and ethical global company. Integrity and trust are a cornerstone of our value proposition to our employees and clients. You will find truthfulness, candor, and integrity in everything we do.

About GlobalLogic

GlobalLogic, a Hitachi Group Company, is a trusted digital engineering partner to the world’s largest and most forward-thinking companies. Since 2000, we’ve been at the forefront of the digital revolution – helping create some of the most innovative and widely used digital products and experiences. Today we continue to collaborate with clients in transforming businesses and redefining industries through intelligent products, platforms, and services.