Scrum Master at Moniepoint Incorporated

Moniepoint is a global business payments and banking platform and recently became QED Investors’ first investment in Africa. We are the partner of choice for over 600,000 businesses of all sizes, powering the dreams of SMBs and providing them with equal access to the tools they need to grow and scale.

Moniepoint Incorporated (formerly TeamApt Inc.) was founded with the vision to create a society where everyone experiences financial happiness. We are the parent company of TeamApt Limited, a Central Bank of Nigeria(CBN) licensed Switch and Processor, and Moniepoint Microfinance Bank, a CBN-licensed Microfinance Bank.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Scrum Master

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time

About the role

• As a Scrum Master at Moniepoint, you will play a crucial role in facilitating the Agile development process and ensuring effective collaboration between cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality payment processing solutions.
• You will be responsible for guiding teams in adopting and practising Agile methodologies, removing impediments, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

You'll Be Responsible For

• Managing each project’s scope and timeline
• Facilitate all Scrum events, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives.
• Work closely with the product owner to prioritize and refine the product backlog, ensuring that user stories are well-defined, estimated, and ready for development.
• Remove impediments and roadblocks that hinder the progress of the Scrum teams, fostering a collaborative and problem-solving environment.
• Monitor team metrics and key performance indicators to track progress, identify bottlenecks, and drive continuous improvement.
• Coach team members in Agile frameworks
• Facilitate internal communication and effective collaboration
• Help teams implement changes effectively
• Promote a culture of transparency, trust, and open communication within and across teams.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and developments in Agile and Scrum methodologies, and contribute to the continuous evolution of Agile practices at Moniepoint 

You Should Apply If You Have

• A Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field or equivalent practical experience.
• At least 3 years of experience in a Scrum master role
• Problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach to addressing challenges and facilitating solutions.
• Experience with Agile tools and software, such as JIRA, Confluence, or similar platforms.
• Adaptability and flexibility to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• A passion for continuous learning and improvement, both for yourself and your teams.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent Agile certification is preferred.
• Proven experience as a Scrum Master in a software development or technology-focused environment, ideally within the payments processing or financial services industry.
• Strong understanding of Agile principles and methodologies, including Scrum, Kanban, and Lean.
• Excellent facilitation, conflict resolution, and communication skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Benefits
What we can offer you:

• Culture -We put our people first and prioritize the well-being of every team member. We’ve built a company where all opinions carry weight and where all voices are heard. We value and respect each other and always look out for one another. We have a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Learning - We have a learning and development-focused environment with an emphasis on knowledge sharing, training, and regular internal technical talks.
• Compensation - You’ll receive a competitive salary, pension, health insurance, performance bonus, plus other benefits.
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement within a rapidly expanding company.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Hiring Process
What to expect in the hiring process:

• A preliminary phone call with one of our recruiters
• A technical interview with the members of the hiring team
• A behavioural and technical interview with a member of the Executive team.