Scrum Master

The perfect candidate is a proactive team player who drives continuous improvement and seeks a workplace where a job title is just the starting point. You must be a certified Scrum Master (CSM/PSMI) with a technical degree, practical Git experience, and a strong willingness to write thorough documentation for highly regulated environments like medical devices. While experience with C++, containerization, or event-driven architectures is a great bonus, this role requires an eagerness to engage with physical hardware and low-level systems rather than pure web, UI, or cloud-native development.

Tasks & Responsibilities:

We are looking for a Scrum Master to join our PCR Hardware Abstraction team and part of an Agile Release train (ART) following SAFe, developing C++ based real-time control software that drives the mechatronics, thermal, fluidic and optical subsystems of our in-vitro diagnostic (IVD) PCR instruments. Our software runs on PREEMPT_RT Linux and interfaces directly with custom electronics and sensors. Minimum working capacity is 50% and maximum 80%.

• Act as a Scrum Master and team coach for the software development team, facilitating progress, resolving blockers, and increasing workplace transparency.
• Empower the team by applying proven Agile techniques, fostering conflict resolution, situational awareness, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate proactively within self-organizing teams to define, estimate, and plan high-impact work packages.
• Leverage modern AI-supporting tools throughout the entire development lifecycle to optimize coding, testing, and troubleshooting workflows.
• Ensure compliance with processes, propose improvements, and stay informed about regulatory and market standards.

Must Haves:

You're a self-motivated team player; it is natural for you to be proactive in working with your teammates and in working with other parts of the organization. You like sharing your know-how to help the whole team advance. Bringing in new ideas to improve existing products with new functions and cost optimization is important to you. You’re looking for a company where you have the opportunity to pursue your interests across functions and geographies, where a job title is not considered the final definition of who you are, but the starting point.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Minimum 4 years experience serving as a Scrum Master for a software development team, diligently applying Scrum practices and theory.
• Certification in Scrum methodologies (such as CSM or PSMI) alongside deep knowledge of servant leadership, facilitation, and team empowerment techniques.
• Practical understanding of modern development ecosystems, including Git/GitHub version control and setting up basic build environments.
• Basic experience with C++ programming.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a natural ability to connect teams and resolve conflicts.
• Highly motivated, deadline-focused, with a proactive and thorough way of working.
• Willingness to work in a regulated environment (medical device, automotive, aerospace, or industrial safety) and follow structured development processes.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills; willingness to write good documentation and drive work to conclusion.
• Fluent in English.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with IEC 62304, ISO 13485, or IVDR (medical device software lifecycle standards).
• Experience with event-driven architectures and message brokers (RabbitMQ, Domain Driven Design).
• Kubernetes, Docker for CI/build environments.
• Experience in agile development environments.
• German language skills.

What is Offered to You:

• A chance to contribute to one of the most significant pharmaceutical companies in the world.
• Modern campus with plenty of green spaces and interaction zones.
• Central location with highway access and nearby train station.
• Diverse task profile.
• Home office possibilities.
• Further training opportunities through temptraining.
• Participation in a dynamic and motivated team.
• Good remuneration.

Please feel free to send your complete application documents to Mr. Severin Räfle.

Chemie Pharma Pharmacy Diagnostics Zug Lucerne Full-time Research Laboratory