CR2 is a leading provider of Internet and multichannel banking, ATM and card payment solutions to the worldwide financial services industry.
We are seeking a highly motivated and self-starting Scrum Master to lead two Agile teams (8–10 engineers per team) developing our next-generation cloud-native platform. You will be responsible for ensuring the teams deliver high-quality software efficiently, drive Agile adoption, and create a trusted and psychologically safe work environment.
You will play a key role in facilitating Agile ceremonies, removing impediments, coaching teams, and aligning development efforts with business priorities, ensuring we meet our customers’ evolving needs.
What you'll do:
Ø Agile Leadership & Team Coaching
Coach and guide two Java Spring Boot teams on Agile best practices, helping them work effectively.
Ensure Agile principles are embedded in the team’s daily work.
Drive a safe, trusted, and open work environment that encourages collaboration, feedback, and innovation.
Ø Agile Process Facilitation & Continuous Delivery
Facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
Ensure backlog refinement is an active, ongoing process, improving clarity and prioritization.
Promote a sustainable and predictable delivery cadence, optimizing sprint commitments.
Ø Impediment Removal & Risk Management
Identify and remove blockers, dependencies, and inefficiencies that impact team delivery.
Work closely with Engineering, Product, and DevOps teams to ensure alignment and smooth execution.
Escalate risks early and collaborate on mitigation strategies.
Ø Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
Act as a bridge between development teams, Product Owners, and business stakeholders.
Provide visibility into sprint progress, risks, and delivery expectations.
Ensure customer needs and priorities are well understood by the teams.
Ø Data-Driven Continuous Improvement
Use Agile metrics (velocity, cycle time, burndown charts) to identify trends and improve team performance.
Drive a culture of continuous learning by ensuring retrospective feedback translates into actionable improvements.
Encourage automation, DevOps practices, and Agile engineering excellence.
What you'll bring:
Ø Must-Have:
· Certified Scrum Master (CSM, PSM I, or equivalent).
· 4+ years’ experience as a Scrum Master working with Agile development teams.
· Strong knowledge of Scrum, Kanban, Agile methodologies.
· Experience supporting Java Spring Boot teams developing microservices.
· Understanding of cloud-native architectures, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices.
· Exceptional communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
· Proven ability to motivate and inspire teams to achieve their best.
· Self-starter with a strong drive to succeed and deliver customer-centric solutions.
Ø Nice-to-Have:
· Experience in fintech, banking, or payments software.
· Familiarity with AWS, GCP, or Azure cloud environments.
What we offer:
Competitive salary & benefits package including comprehensive health Insurance.
Exciting opportunity to drive Agile transformation in a leading fintech.
Hybrid working model – at least 2 days a week in our Dublin office.
Work with cutting-edge technologies and a talented, high-performing team.
Innovative and entrepreneurial work culture with strong career growth opportunities.
Why CR2:
At CR2, we're transforming the future of retail banking with cutting-edge software solutions. Headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, with a global presence spanning over 10 countries, we empower banks to deliver exceptional customer experiences through self-service channels like ATMs, mobile, internet, kiosks, and POS systems. With over 200 talented professionals on our team, we're driven by innovation and excellence.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply now to become a Scrum Master to join our team and be a key player in driving CR2’s success.
This company is an equal opportunities employer.