Scrum Master

About us 

Are you a leader with a passion for Agile who thrives on empowering teams to deliver exceptional results? As we continue modernizing our IT platforms, we are utilizing the power of standard customizable systems to support our core insurance business. This initiative is seen as a key success factor for If in the future to meet our business requirements and support our cooperation with the Mobility industry.  

We are in the progress of deploying the new cloud-based core insurance system Guidewire InsuranceSuite for our partner offerings. We are now in an expansion phase and need to mobilize the IT organization to make this transformation possible.  

We are an agile, innovative, and high-performing organization dedicated to deliver quality software solutions in an iterative environment, and we look forward to having you on board. 

About the role   

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Scrum Master to join our Guidewire delivery squads. As a Scrum Master, you will be responsible for facilitating and guiding our Agile development squads towards delivering high-quality products efficiently and effectively. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring that Agile principles and practices are followed, promoting collaboration and continuous improvement within the squads. 

What you’ll do:   

• Act as a servant leader for the development squads, facilitating Agile ceremonies. 

• Ensure the squads have the tools, the competence and the capacity to fulfill their objectives. 

• Coach and mentor squad members on Agile principles and practices, fostering a culture of transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement. 

• Remove impediments and barriers that hinder the squad’s progress. 

• Work closely with product owners and stakeholders to prioritize and refine the product backlog, ensuring that it is ready for the upcoming sprints. 

• Foster a collaborative and self-organizing squad environment, encouraging open communication, trust, and respect among squad members. 

• Track and report on key Agile metrics and squad performance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing strategies to optimize squad productivity and delivery. 

We offer  

In the same way that we place high demands on you as an employee, we also expect you to place high demands on us as an employer. Here are some of the benefits of working at If: 

• An including work environment where everyone is welcome

• Career and development opportunities in the biggest insurance company in the Nordics

• Social activities, as well as highly skilled professional environment

• Possibility of hybrid workplace

• Health promoting workplace with e.g., wellness allowance and various sports activities

• Great insurance benefits

• Lunch benefit

• High pension savings

About the team  

You will be supporting up to two squads of Guidewire professionals sitting in different locations in the world. You will also be part of the Scrum of Scrum ceremonies to ensure alignment through the entire delivery. Although you are responsible for finalizing your task you are never alone, the squad will always have your back and if any issues arise will come together to solve the issue to meet the goals. If you fail the squad fail and if you succeed the squad succeed 

You have:  

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field. 

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification or equivalent Agile certification. 

• Proven experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach, leading Agile development teams in delivering software products. 

• Strong understanding of Agile principles and methodologies, with experience in implementing Agile practices such as Scrum, Kanban, or Lean. 

• Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport with team members and stakeholders. 

• Solid problem-solving and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to address issues and challenges in a proactive and constructive manner. 

• Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with rapidly changing priorities and requirements. 
    

Additional facts  
Application deadline: 5th of June 2025 
To apply for this position: Please attach your CV and answer the questions in the following steps in the recruiting system  
Work location: Stockholm 
Start: As soon as possible/by agreement.