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2023-02-08 Spread Group Full-time Hybrid MA 186 South Street 02111 United States

Scrum Master (w/m/d)

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At Spread Group you can expect exciting tasks far away from standard e-commerce solutions, because our platform is an exceptionally versatile system and poses exciting challenges to software architecture and development. We work in interdisciplinary teams according to agile methods on the constant further development of our platform, which has grown in Leipzig and is now successful worldwide. In addition, we develop individual tools for our internal departments.

Your Challenge

  • You will lead our agile team through their daily projects, motivating them toward success
  • You will ensure our agile manifesto is adhered to by helping the team understand, internalize and embody Scrum
  • You will welcome different approaches and communicate – as peers – with Developers and Product Owners as well as other stakeholders
  • You will consistently advise your colleagues as the primary go-to person for all aspects of agile work
  • You will create a working environment based on sustainable working practices and the continuous development of all team members
  • You will foster a sense of togetherness based on trust and transparency
  • You will take responsibility for preparing and facilitating agile planning events
  • You will support our Product Owners and IT teams in developing agile processes to strengthen company-wide cooperation
  • You will act as the central point of contact for our IT teams in case of any operational challenges

Your Profile

  • You thrive in the field of agile, preferably within the eCommerce sector
  • You have gained practical experience as a Scrum Master in software development and/or in managing similar projects
  • You have experience in the conception and facilitation of workshops
  • You are familiar with change processes, agile values and agile working environments
  • You have successfully obtained a relevant university degree (in a field such as Computer Science, Science, Engineering, Economics) or a comparable qualification
  • You are a certified Scrum Master – ideally having attended seminars on various agile methods
  • You are eager to contribute to change processes by structurally introducing and incorporating agile methods
  • You value stability and solutions built to last without losing sight of the dynamic nature of agile work
  • You enjoy working in self-organised teams that prioritise quality
  • You are fluent in English and can communicate in German if necessary

Nice to have

  • You have experience working with international teams
  • You are familiar with teams working remotely

We value diversity at Spread Group. We are proud of and continue to encourage the increasing diversity of our company culture and community. Your skills, talents, and experience are our focus no matter your age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital or disability status.

We offer

  • An eclectic company atmosphere in our headquarters in Leipzig, with colleagues from around the world
  • 30 days of holiday, company pension plan and family friendly working options
  • Flexible working times on a basis of trust with remote working options as well as part-time positions
  • Regular GAs, to communicate future plans and company goals in a transparent manner
  • An in-depth onboarding program including the chance to visit production sites in Poland and the Czech Republic
  • Regular team and company events, like hiking days, summer and Christmas parties as well as drinks on Fridays
  • Options for using our company car, 50% discount off all our products as well as discount codes for family and friends
  • Working with a scalable (microservice) architecture in the e-commerce environment
  • An agile environment with cross-functional and self-organized teams of developers, product owners and designers
  • No fixed release dates, but continuous delivery
  • Inhouse software development – we are our own “customer”
  • The opportunity to attend conferences and trying out new things in our Hacking Days
  • Maximum freedom regarding the choice of your development environment
  • Meet-a-Spreadster to find out more about being a Software Engineer at Spread Group
  • You can find more insights into the Spread Group’s everyday life on kununu and Instagram

We look forward to receiving your application, preferably online via our career portal in German or English or as a PDF document to jobs@spreadgroup.com. Please state reference number 1582 and don't forget to let us know about salary expectations and your earliest starting date.

P.S.: We love creative CVs, a can-do attitude, and fresh perspectives. We want characters full of ideas and drive – no matter how old you are, where you come from or what your background is. Show us what you're made of!

Nadine Brucker

Nadine Brucker

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

WHAT WE OFFER

Diversity

Diversity

We believe inclusivity is essential – and act on it. We celebrate coming from 43 different countries, are proud of having 52% women in leadership roles and are thankful for our shared experiences.
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Feel-Good Benefits

It’s not all fresh fruit and free drinks (but we have those too). Our feel-good efforts strengthen our culture and encourage networking and cross-departmental collaboration.
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Modern Work Life

Regardless of place or time zone – digital work is the standard. Our global productivity is fueled by OKRs, agile management and flat hierarchies.
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Transparency

We keep our employees in-the-know. We’re radically transparent about our growth, revenue (currently $146 million), profit, future plans and achievements.
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Respect

We believe in respecting our planet, new ideas and each other. With leadership based on mutual respect: We want your input from day one, whatever your role.
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Flexibility

Interested in remote or part-time work in a leadership role? Need to leave early to pick up your kids? We see you, let’s talk about it.