Agile Coach | London
Are you ready to write your next chapter?
Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. With proven technology, we process the largest volume of payments in the world, driving the global economy every day. When you join Worldpay, you join a global community of experts and changemakers, working to reinvent an industry by constantly evolving how we work and making the way millions of people pay easier, every day.
What makes a Worldpayer? It’s simple: Think, Act, Win. We stay curious, always asking the right questions to be better every day, finding creative solutions to simplify the complex. We’re dynamic, every Worldpayer is empowered to make the right decisions for their customers. And we’re determined, always staying open – winning and failing as one.
We’re looking for an Agile Coach to join our ever evolving Agile team to help us unleash the potential of every business.
Are you ready to make your mark? Then you sound like a Worldpayer.
What you’ll own
The Senior Technical Agile Coach is responsible for guiding organizations in their Agile transformation journey, leveraging deep technical expertise to enhance Agile practices. This role involves mentoring teams, developing Agile capabilities, and ensuring successful implementation of Agile methodologies across technical and non-technical teams.
Key Responsibilities
Agile Transformation Leadership: Lead and manage Agile transformation initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
Mentorship and Coaching: Provide hands-on coaching and mentorship to Agile teams, Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and leadership.
Training and Development: Develop and deliver training programs on Agile methodologies, frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, DevOps etc.), and technical best practices.
Continuous Improvement: Foster a culture of continuous improvement by implementing feedback loops, retrospectives, and metrics to measure progress.
Technical Guidance: Offer technical expertise in software development practices, DevOps, Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD), and other technical areas.
Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and address Agile adoption challenges, ensuring smooth transition and acceptance.
Agile Tools and Practices: Advise on the use of Agile tools (e.g., JIRA, Trello) and practices (e.g., user stories, backlog refinement) to enhance team productivity.
Cultural Change Agent: Act as a change agent to help shift the organizational culture towards Agile values and principles.
Best Practices Implementation: Introduce and standardize best practices in Agile development, testing, and delivery processes.
Tools and Techniques: advance knowledge of Agile PPM tools utilization such as Clarity, JIRA and Rally.
What you bring
Minimum of 5 years in software development, with at least 8 years in Agile coaching or leadership roles.
Proven experience in leading Agile transformations in large and complex environments.
Certifications: Certified Agile Coach (ICP-ACC, ICP-ATF), Certified Scrum Professional (CSP), SAFe Program Consultant (SPC), or equivalent.
Technical Expertise: Strong technical background with experience in software engineering, DevOps, and modern development practices.
Soft Skills: Excellent communication, facilitation, and conflict-resolution skills. Ability to inspire and motivate teams.
Agile Frameworks: Deep understanding of various Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, LeSS) and their practical application.
DevOps Practices: Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools, including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and infrastructure as code.
Data-Driven Decision Making: Experience with Agile metrics and analytics to drive decisions and improvements.
Organizational Development: Understanding of organizational behavior and change management principles.
Worldpay perks - what we’ll bring for you
We know it’s bigger than just your career. It’s your life, and your world. That’s why we offer global benefits and programs to support you at every stage. Here’s a taste of what you can expect.
A competitive salary and benefits.
Time to support charities and give back to your community.
Parental leave policy.
Global recognition platform.
Virgin Pulse access.
Global employee assistance program.
What makes a Worldpayer
At Worldpay, we take our Values seriously, and we live them every day. Think like a customer, Act like an owner, and Win as a team.
Curious. Humble. Creative. We ask the right questions, listening and learning to get better every day. We simplify the complex and we’re always looking to create a bigger impact for our colleagues and customers.
Empowered. Accountable. Dynamic. We stay agile, using our initiative, taking calculated risks to progress. Never standing still, never settling, we work at pace to achieve our goals. We champion our ideas and stay flexible to make them happen. We know that every action adds up.
Determined. Inclusive. Open. Unlocking potential means working as one global community. Our work spans borders, and we stay united by our purpose. We collaborate, always encouraging others to perform at their best, welcoming new perspectives.
Does this sound like you? Then you sound like a Worldpayer.
Apply now to write the next chapter in your career. We can’t wait to hear from you.
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