Senior Agile Practitioner

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ChainSafe Systems

Remote


is a leading blockchain research and development firm specializing in infrastructure solutions for the decentralized web
Alongside its contributions to significant ecosystems such as Ethereum, Polkadot, Filecoin, and more, ChainSafe creates solutions for developers and teams across the web3 space utilizing our expertise in , , NFTs, and  As part of the mission to build innovative products for users and better tooling for developers, ChainSafe embodies an open-source and community-oriented ethos

To learn more about ChainSafe, look at our , , and

Here’s what you need to know before reading on:

  • Our progressive tech stack includes Go, Rust, and TypeScript
  • We spearhead ecosystem projects like , , , and
  • We are global, remote-friendly, and open to contractors

At ChainSafe, you’ll be part of a team that believes in the community’s vital importance and contributes to advancing humanity with open-source and decentralized technology

Who you are

As a Senior Agile Practitioner, you understand yourself as an enabler of people and teams on all levels
You help establish the right mindset and culture on agile ideas and reliable delivery but you also know the importance of processes in general

You’re an experienced Scrum Master and Agile Coach, but you know that Scrum is not a religion
You’re an experienced Process Manager, but you know that ITIL is not the law
You bring professional processes to life, but at the same time, you know that every company is unique and that processes need to be in balance with goals, vision, and culture

ChainSafe is thriving in multiple fast-moving markets, with new developments every day
We need to adapt quickly and sometimes go unconventional ways
You will love your job if you feel comfortable in a fast-paced environment, embrace challenges as they come and enjoy bringing dynamics, growth, and stability in balance

Responsibilities

  • Establish an agile mindset and understanding of overarching processes within the company
  • Drive forward the cross-functional approach of our teams and initiatives and programs
  • Implement and improve agile software development processes with our engineering teams
  • Facilitate meetings and workshops ( team building, strategy, Goals/Vision/OKRs, handling change, decision making, and conflict resolution)
  • Lead project management rituals such as standup, sprint planning, & retrospectives
  • Define relevant metrics, help establish a conclusive reporting structure and necessary rituals, and educate stakeholders on interpreting and utilizing the metrics
  • Work closely with Project and Product Leads, Engineering Teams and Management to keep the operational structure aligned
  • Maintain a high level of transparency, thorough communication & documentation
  • Servant leader, fostering a collaborative and positive work environment

Requirements

  • Several years of experience working with and expert knowledge of Agile process frameworks, such as Scrum and Kanban
  • Demonstrated ability to introduce and optimize process frameworks in distributed environments
  • Experience in design and implementation of processes like Risk Management, Incident Management, Problem Management
  • Good understanding of organizational and operational structures
  • Experience with change management and transformation projects
  • Extremely organized, responsive, & accountable
  • Experience with OKRs, metrics and reporting concepts
  • Excellent written & verbal communication (English)
  • High level of emotional intelligence & empathy
  • Excellent active listening skills
  • Demonstrated ability to independently navigate and understand an organization
  • Demonstrated ability to evaluate trade-offs and make effective decisions

Bonus points

  • Experience with Agile at Scale, such as or LeSS
  • A passion for open-source software
  • A passion for blockchain technology

We strongly encourage you to apply even if you don’t fit all the requirements
You don’t have to match all the listed requirements exactly to be considered for this role

Why Join ChainSafe

Founded by developers for developers, ChainSafe is a remote-first company with an international team
We continue to provide opportunities for personal and professional growth, value autonomy and responsibility, have a results-driven environment, and offer flexible work hours

We care deeply about and look for these attributes in every new team member
In addition, we recognize the benefits of cultivating a diverse team and aspire to embed respect for all people into our culture
We encourage women, the LGBTQIA+ community, people of color, and members of any other group underrepresented in the blockchain space (or tech in general) to apply

How to Apply Please fill out the Greenhouse application form below and ensure that you attach your resume and link your Github/Gitlab profile or any software project you have contributed to (if applicable)

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