Associate, Scrum Master - European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (Sofia)

About this position

The summary below is published by European Bank for Reconstruction and Development on the official vacancy notice. Our own analysis — salary realism, comparable openings, career trajectory, language profile — follows further down the page.

Key responsibilities

According to the vacancy notice, the role centres on the following duties:

• Facilitate core Scrum ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, refinements)
• Support 2–4 Agile squads to ensure delivery flows smoothly and consistently
• Partner with Product Owners and BAs to ensure well-defined, prioritised user stories
• Help teams deliver accurate estimations and maintain sprint cadence
• Remove blockers by collaborating with stakeholders and enabling team ownership
• Track team health, velocity, and capacity, proactively identifying risks and improvements
• Drive continuous improvement, refining ways of working at squad and programme level
• Promote a high-performance Agile culture built on transparency, collaboration, and accountability

Are you eligible?

Check these requirements from the notice before investing time in an application:

• Experience: Proven experience as a Scrum Master or Agile delivery role within cross-functional teams; experience working in Agile product delivery environments
• Key skills: Strong understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, principles, practices), Hands-on experience facilitating Scrum ceremonies and Agile rituals, Experience working with Jira, Confluence, or similar delivery tools, Good understanding of estimation techniques (Story Points, T-shirt sizing, velocity), Ability to remove blockers and manage dependencies effectively, Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, Ability to foster team collaboration, ownership, and continuous improvement, Basic understanding of technical environments and development pipelines

Contract and working arrangements

Contract duration: 3 years.

Working arrangements: Hybrid and flexible working arrangements with minimum 3 days per week in person.

Hiring unit: Information Technology.

Position overview

This is the official EU Careers listing for Associate, Scrum Master at EBRD based in Sofia.

Requisition ID 36007 Office Country Bulgaria Office City Sofia Division Information Technology Contract Type Fixed Term Contract Length 3 years Posting End Date 27/07/2026

Drive delivery. Enable teams. Unlock high-performance Agile at scale.

This is your opportunity to step into a hands-on Scrum Master role where you’ll empower cross-functional squads to deliver high-impact digital solutions. You’ll be at the centre of Agile delivery, facilitating collaboration, removing blockers, and helping teams continuously improve how they build and ship products.

If you’re passionate about Agile, enjoy working with engineers, product owners, and analysts, and thrive on helping teams operate at their best, this is the role where you can truly make a difference.

What You’ll Do

* Facilitate core Scrum ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, refinements) to keep teams aligned and productive * Support 2–4 Agile squads, ensuring delivery flows smoothly and consistently * Partner with Product Owners and BAs to ensure well-defined, prioritised user stories * Help teams deliver accurate estimations and maintain sprint cadence * Remove blockers quickly by collaborating with stakeholders and enabling team ownership * Track team health, velocity, and capacity, proactively identifying risks and improvements * Drive continuous improvement, refining ways of working at squad and programme level * Promote a high-performance Agile culture, built on transparency, collaboration, and accountability * Coach teams to become self-organising and cross-functional * Manage dependencies and keep delivery aligned with the most impactful priorities

Need to Have — Your Essentials

* Proven experience as a Scrum Master or Agile delivery role within cross-functional teams * Strong understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, principles, practices) * Hands-on experience facilitating Scrum ceremonies and Agile rituals * Experience working with Jira, Confluence, or similar delivery tools * Good understanding of estimation techniques (Story Points, T-shirt sizing, velocity) * Ability to remove blockers and manage dependencies effectively * Strong communication and stakeholder management skills * Experience working in Agile product delivery environments * Ability to foster team collaboration, ownership, and continuous improvement * Basic understanding of technical environments and development pipelines

Nice to Have

* Scrum certifications (CSM, PSM, or equivalent) * Experience working in scaled Agile environments * Exposure to DevOps or CI/CD delivery models * Background in financial services or regulated environments * Experience coaching teams at different Agile maturity levels * Degree in a relevant field (Tech, Engineering, Business, etc.)

Why You’ll Love This Role

Because this isn’t just about facilitating ceremonies. It’s about enabling teams to perform at their highest level.

You’ll have a direct impact on how products are delivered, how teams collaborate, and how value reaches end users. You’ll work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your ability to guide, coach, and improve delivery really matters.

If you enjoy building high-performing teams, solving delivery challenges, and driving real outcomes through Agile, this is your place to grow and make an impact.

What is it like to work at the EBRD? / About EBRD

Our agile and innovative approach is what makes life at the EBRD a unique experience! You will be part of a pioneering and diverse international organisation, and use your talents to make a real difference to people's lives and help shape the future of the regions we invest in.

At EBRD, our Values – Inclusiveness, Innovation, Trust, and Responsibility – are at the heart of how we work. We bring these to life through our Workplace Behaviours: listening well and speaking up, collaborating smartly, acting decisively with full commitment, and simplifying to amplify our impact. These principles shape our culture and define our success. We seek individuals who not only share these values but are also committed to embedding them in their daily work, fostering a positive and high-performing environment.

The EBRD environment provides you with:

* Varied, stimulating and engaging work that gives you an opportunity to interact with a wide range of experts in the financial, political, public and private sectors across the regions we invest in. * A working culture that embraces inclusion and celebrates diversity. Our workforce reflects a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, bringing fresh ideas, energy, and innovation and enhancing our ability to serve our clients, shareholders, and counterparties effectively. * We offer hybrid and flexible working arrangements and believe we operate at our best when collaborating 3 days a week in person (minimum). * An environment that places sustainability, equality and digital transformation at the heart of what we do. * A workplace that prioritises employee wellbeing and provides a comprehensive suite of competitive benefits.

Diversity is one of the Bank’s core values which are at the heart of everything it does. As such, the EBRD seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities and works in an inclusive environment. The EBRD encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of the EBRD member countries to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, socio-economic background or disability.

Please note, that due to the high volume of applications received, we regret to inform you that we are unable to provide detailed feedback to candidates who have not been shortlisted (for further consideration).

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Application timeline

This vacancy was first listed on 6 July 2026, today.

The application deadline is 27 July 2026, 20 days from today. Late applications are not accepted, so submit through the official EU Careers portal well in advance.

Last verified against the EU Careers feed on 6 July 2026.

Where to learn more

For headcount, mission, and other open vacancies at EBRD see the EBRD institution page; for the cost of living, correction coefficient, and other postings in Sofia see our Sofia location page.

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