Scrum Master

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 standardized configurable platforms 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 building and expanding a modern API platform on Microsoft Azure (.NET) to power our new cloud-based core insurance system Guidewire InsuranceSuite program. 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 API (Azure/.NET) delivery squad. As a Scrum Master, you will be responsible for facilitating and guiding our Agile development squad 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 squad. You also champion DevOps and CI/CD practices to improve delivery flow.

Your key responsibilities:

• Act as a servant leader for the development squad, facilitating Agile ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, Retrospective).

• Ensure the squad have the tools, the capabilities 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 the Product Owner, Tech Lead, and stakeholders to prioritize and refine the 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.

• Use lightweight, outcome-oriented metrics (flow efficiency, cycle time, defect trends) to drive measurable improvements in delivery flow and squad performance.

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

• Lunch benefit

• 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

About the team

You will be supporting one API squad working on Azure/.NET services and integrations 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

Who are you?

You're not just a facilitator, you're a coach, a motivator, and a servant leader. You thrive in dynamic environments and know how to build trust across teams. You're passionate about Agile ways of working and believe in empowering others to take ownership. You're structured, curious, and not afraid to challenge the status quo when it leads to better outcomes.

You also have:

• A bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent Agile certification

• Proven experience leading Agile development teams as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach

• Deep understanding of Agile frameworks like Scrum, Kanban or Lean, and familiarity with DevOps/CI/CD practices

• Strong communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to build trust across roles and levels

• A proactive mindset and solid problem-solving abilities

• Experience working in fast-paced environments with shifting priorities

Additional facts and the recruitment process

Application deadline: Screening and interviewing will be conducted on a rolling basis. However, application deadline is 2025-11-05.

To apply for the position: Please attach your CV and answer the questions in the following steps in the recruiting system.

Work location: Bergshamra, Stockholm.

Start: As soon as possible/by agreement.

For more information, please contact Thomas Gyllencreutz, Program Tech Lead, thomas.gyllencreutz@if.se.

Final candidates will undergo a background check before employment.

We look forward to your application!