Scrum Master/Project Manager, ref: 1675

We are currently seeking a talented Scrum Master/Project Manager on behalf of a major European Union Organisation.

Working model: RemoteSalary range: 2900 – 3200 euros gross Command of English language according to CEFR: C1Combined post-secondary education and work experience: 8 years

Education: Level 6 degree in Computer Science or related field (Optional) Advantageous Education: Level 7 degree. Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Telecommunication Engineering or Business Administration Specific Professional ExperienceMinimum 3–5 years of hands-on experience as a Scrum Master in software development teamsDirectly participated in at least 4 projects concluded with successful implementation of solutions in its complete lifecycle in the roles of Project Manager, preferably supplemented by experience in PM2 documentationExperience in writing project initiation requests, business cases, plans, concept documents, risk managementProven track record of facilitating all Scrum ceremonies (Daily, Planning, Review, Retrospective) and coaching teams in self-organizationTeamwork experience with agile teamwork frameworksVersed with PM2Expert in managing complex, business-led IT projectsPractical knowledge of Agile metrics (Velocity, Burn-down/up charts, CFD) to drive team continuous improvementStrong experience in dual roles (Scrum Master + Project Manager), balancing agile delivery with traditional project constraints (scope, timeline, quality)(Optional) Familiar with ITIL processes, in particular, change management, release management and service management(Optional) Familiar with software quality standards and in assuring quality in IT projects(Optional) Good understanding of Open-Source technologies, knowledge of OS architectures Specific Expertise(Optional) Microservices-based projects (practical experience)(Optional) Project based on C# / .NET (API)(Optional) Understanding of Azure Pipelines (CI/CD) and modern Git branching strategies (GitFlow, Trunk-Based Development)(Optional) Project using Containers (Docker & RHOS orchestration, production deployments)(Optional) Hybrid Delivery: Strong experience in dual roles (Scrum Master + Project Manager), balancing agile delivery with traditional project constraints (scope, timeline, budget)(Optional) Work Organization: Ability to structure complex project goals into clear tasks, manage resource allocation, and handle team capacity planning(Optional) Experience in managing and verifying developer Time Sheets, tracking project burn-rates, and monitoring of sprints/project progress(Optional) Architecture: Good conceptual understanding of Microservices architecture, distributed systems, and asynchronous communication (e.g., Kafka)(Optional) Projects in different security domains (unclassified/classified)(Optional) Tech Stack Awareness: Familiarity with the lifecycle of applications built on .NET/C# (backend) and Angular (frontend) to effectively understand technical blockers(Optional) Azure DevOps: Advanced, practical knowledge of Azure Boards (configuring workflows, sprints, custom work items, and queries)

Professional skills with respect to experience, training and certificationCertified in project management discipline (PM2, PRINCE, PMI)Active Agile certification (e.g., PM2, PSM I/PSM II, CSM, AgilePM) or prove of practical knowledge Freelancers are welcome Benefits:Remote working modelCompetitive remuneration packagePrivate InsuranceA dynamic challenging environment resulting in continuous learning / education / progressionAbility to work with cutting edge technologiesPleasant working environmentAbility to expand knowledge and responsibilities

UpcoMinds is a dynamic IT company with 29 years of experience that provides end-to-end web and mobile solutions helping businesses to reinvent themselves in the digital world. Our team’s skills and expertise will ensure the holistic digital transformation of any organization, which will considerably improve both business operations and customer’s experience.Our goal is to always have our end products and services reflect our deep engineering skills and elegant progressive design aesthetic. We fundamentally believe deeply in developing long term strategic partnerships with our clients by exceeding expectations and maintaining a high level of transparency.Find out more about us at www.upcominds.comWe commit to promote Inclusion & Diversity by creating a working environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect and where individual differences are valued. We offer equal opportunity in all aspects of employment.Our recruitment consultants will go through your Curriculum Vitae as soon as possible and get back to you to discuss the opportunity for which you apply. If you don’t hear from us in the coming ten (10) working days, you may consider that you have not been selected for the particular job.By submitting your CV, you consent to its retention in our database for a period of two (2) years, for the purpose of considering your application for current or future employment opportunities, in accordance with applicable data protection legislation GDPR.