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Careers as Agile & Scrum master

In short

At ICT Group, we often work agile, as do more and more companies. We also help clients (together with Improve QS, which is part of ICT Group) and show them how they can secure quality from the start of a development project using an agile mindset. We do this in a number of ways, including training and coaching of our own staff and the staff of our clients.

Working as a Scrum Master at ICT Group: The Agile Inspirer Who Makes a Difference

As a Scrum Master at ICT Group, you are the driving force behind our successful Agile approach! You know better than anyone that Agile working requires more than simply following a framework. It's about a mindset that goes beyond processes and tools. As an ‘Agile inspirer,’ you help teams make the transformation from simply “doing agile” to truly “being agile.” You guide them in embracing the agile process, motivating and inspiring them to bring out the best in themselves—even when agile principles clash with the realities of everyday challenges.

Scrum and Agile in Practice at ICT Group

At ICT Group, we apply Scrum and Agile methodologies to tackle complex challenges efficiently. Two examples of our successful approach include our work for a leading medical equipment manufacturer, where we developed an advanced imaging system, and our continuous development of the largest information system in public transportation. Through our Scrum approach, we achieve significant results in both quality and speed.

Our Agile Approach in Action:

Multidisciplinary Teams: Software engineers, hardware specialists, testers, and domain experts collaborate within a single Scrum team, enhancing teamwork and knowledge sharing.
Bi-weekly Sprints: Every two weeks we deliver working functionality, enabling fast feedback and quick adjustments.
Daily Stand-ups: Short, effective meetings to align the team, resolve blockers, and monitor progress.
Refinement Sessions: Weekly sessions to clarify requirements with the product owner and end-users, ensuring we stay aligned with customer needs.
Retrospectives: Regular evaluations of the process to drive continuous improvement and increase efficiency.

Scaled Agile in Practice:

For larger projects, such as those mentioned above, we implement the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe). This ensures multiple teams work in sync and dependencies are properly managed:

Scrum of Scrums: Coordination between teams ensures alignment and smooth collaboration.
PI Planning: Planning sessions align goals and dependencies so everyone is on the same page.
Feature Teams: These teams deliver end-to-end functionality, allowing us to respond to customer needs faster and more effectively.

The Role of the Scrum Master:

As a Scrum Master, you are actively engaged in improving processes and structuring teams. You focus not only on the people within and around the Scrum team but also on advising organizations on how to embrace an Agile mindset to ensure the quality of their development processes. Beyond hands-on work, you also support the training and coaching of teams and management—helping organizations collaborate more effectively both in the short and long term.

What can you expect?

A high level of job autonomy and ample opportunities to take on interesting projects
A dynamic working environment, because ICT Group is in motion and continues to develop
Development on a substantive and personal level through a good mix of training courses, certifications and meetings in which knowledge sharing is central
Cooperation with colleagues in your field with whom you can share your knowledge and from whom you can learn