Agile Coach

The Agile Coach guides cross-functional teams in adopting and implementing Agile methodologies and best practices for AI-powered and digital fintech solutions. This role focuses on team-level coaching, training, and process improvement, assessing team maturity, facilitating adoption of agile practices, and empowering teams to deliver value effectively in a fastpaced environment.

The difference you will make:

• Provide training and coaching to teams and individuals on Agile principles and practices (e.g., Scrum, Kanban).
• Mentor Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and Engineering team members in their roles.
• Facilitate workshops and sessions to enhance understanding and application of Agile concepts.
• Assess current team processes and identify areas for improvement.
• Guide teams in implementing Agile practices to optimize workflows and collaboration.
• Support Scrum Masters in facilitating effective retrospectives and coach teams on continuous improvement techniques.
• Assess team agile maturity and create tailored coaching plans to address specific team needs and gaps.
• Collaborate with Senior Scrum Masters and leadership to identify systemic process improvements and organizational impediments.

Requirements:
What you will bring to the role:

Education: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent certification required.

Experience: 4+ years of experience working in Agile environments, with at least 1-2 years as an Agile Coach or facilitating Agile teams. Experience in the financial services industry is a plus.

Technical Skills:

• Solid understanding of Agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban, Lean) and when to apply each.
• Working knowledge of agile scaling frameworks.
• Strong proficiency with Agile project management tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps) to coach teams on effective usage Deep knowledge of software development lifecycle, including modern engineering practices (e.g. TDD, BDD, CI/CD, code review practices).
• Understanding of AI/ML development workflows and how agile practices adapt for data science teams.
• Familiarity with team assessment frameworks and maturity models.
• Awareness of security and compliance requirements in regulated financial services.

Soft Skills:

• Strong ownership and accountability for assigned work.
• Clear and professional verbal and written communication.
• Effective time management and task prioritization.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, collaborate effectively and mentor junior team members.
• Ability to actively listen to customers and accurately understand their needs, expectations, and challenges.
• Adaptability and learning agility in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• Receptiveness to feedback and continuous improvement mindset.

Finaira is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.