About the company:

Covantis is an industry-wide initiative on a bold mission to simplify the global trade for the entire industry of agricultural commodities. Covantis is being developed by the commodities trading and shipping industry for the commodities trading and shipping industry. Our goal is to create more efficiency and value for the entire industry. We do that by using forward-thinking technology to replace archaic and redundant processes with modern solutions. We are building a secure digital platform that will minimize your operating risks while increasing market efficiency for the entire commodities trading and shipping industry. Our diverse team is made up of some of the best agri commodity experts and software engineers, determined leaders and compassionate innovators, united by our desire to solve complex problems in simplifying global supply chain. Covantis platform is live in production adopted by some of the largest companies in the industry, and our team is growing as we expand globally to deliver more value to our customers.

About the Role:

The Scrum Master is responsible for the success of scrum team(s), specifically how they execute Agile methodology to produce high-performing teams producing innovative products.

You will be responsible for ensuring Agile standards and best practices are effectively leveraged. You are focused on performance and have a wide-breadth of experience implementing complex programs that drive business objectives. You must be comfortable balancing multiple team/stakeholder expectations and multiple levels of experience within teams. It’s critical that you understand how to apply Agile theory to the practical matter of getting teams to deliver product. You have to balance this while operating from our top three Agile values: teamwork, experimentation and empowerment/ownership, as guidelines for a successful Agile culture.

Ideal Experience and Skills

• 2+ years’ experience implementing Agile as a Scrum Master, with software development teams,
  preferably in a startup environment.

• Deep understanding of Lean and Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, Lean, Scaled Agile) and
  how to apply them.

• Understanding of backlog tracking, burndown metrics, velocity and task definition.

• Experienced in assessing, evaluating, and questioning team member activities and processes in
  all functional areas and make sound organizational decisions based upon evidence.

Nice to Have

• Experience working in a start-up culture

• Ability to thrive in ambiguity

• Software engineering background

• Emotional self-awareness, positive outlook, emotional self-control, adaptability, and empathy

If you consider yourself as an ambitious person who wants to join a rewarding and challenging environment, please send your CV in English. Please mind that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Good luck!

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