Are you a technology fan and want to make the world more resilient in the light of climate change and growing natural catastrophe risks? Do you want to be part of one of the world leading natural disaster modelling teams? If your response is yes, continue to read our job offer. We are growing our team of experts and you can be an important part of it!

Joining us, you will learn not only how insurance premiums are modelled and how data analytics can enrich business but also improve in stakeholders' management, agile development practices and tools used to drive impactful projects. You will get exposed to cutting edge technology and the core business of a leading player in the industry.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Scrum Master to join our team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about Agile methodologies and possess strong leadership and facilitation skills. As a Scrum Master, you will play a crucial role in facilitating Agile ceremonies, removing impediments, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within our development teams.

Your responsibilities will be:

Facilitate Agile Ceremonies : Lead Scrum events and ensure the correct use of Scrum to enforce the discipline that Scrum requires .
Remove Impediments: Identify and remove impediments that hinder the team's progress. Proactively address issues to ensure the team can deliver high-quality products within the sprint.
Promote Collaboration: Foster a collaborative environment within the team and across departments. Encourage open communication, transparency, and a culture of trust.
Facilitate Conflict Resolution: Mediate conflicts and disagreements within the team, fostering a constructive environment for resolving issues.
Scrum Master can also support the team in quality assurance tasks to make sure the expected end-to-end value is delivered to the business. The combination of ensuring quality and leading the team towards successful, high-quality sprint deliveries has proven to be a fruitful blend.

About You

Nobody is perfect and meets 100% of requirements. If you, however, meet some of the criteria below and are genuinely curious about the world of data and technology, we will be happy to meet you.

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who can be effective leaders with functional and operational expertise. You must be an excellent communicator who builds trust-based relationships within the squad and among partners.

If you possess traits and experience that match most of the below, we’d love to hear from you:

Must have:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent certification.
Proven experience as a Scrum Master in Agile software development environments, strong understanding of Agile principles and practices with the ability to apply them in a practical manner, ability to lead multiple teams as Scrum Master including team members in several locations.
Excellent communication, facilitation, and leadership skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders, strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.

Nice to have:

Experience with Agile project management tools such as Azure DevOps, Confluence is a plus.
Test automation skills a plus.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Swiss Re offers modern work models and attractive workplaces that allow all employees to adapt to changing work preferences and life phases.

The minimum gross monthly base salary for this role is 2600 EUR full time. Our final offer to you will be set up fairly, considering the skills and experience that you bring to the Swiss Re Group. You can look forward to extra rewards and benefits including an attractive performance-based bonus.

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