Expert Scrum Master - Data Services
Sector: Banking
Location: Brussels
Contract length: 8 months
Estimated daily rate (EUR): 680 - 800
Languages: English · Dutch or French
Estimated daily rates are Rivant market estimates for guidance — not a client rate card.
Role details
Start date: 2026-11-02
Duration: 8 months
Extension possible: Not specified
Education: Bachelor/Master or equivalent experience
Location detail: Brussels (5 min walk from Central Station) - hybrid ~50% on site / 50% homeworking. Travel N/A. Remote/telework from Belgium only
About the role
A major Belgian bank in Brussels needs an Expert Scrum Master & Delivery Owner for a data squad delivering AI-ready data solutions, advanced analytics and BI across Big Data, mainframe and classic reporting. You clear obstacles, own delivery from idea to release, and coach continuous improvement in a multi-partner onshore/offshore setup.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary squad and the Product Owner on high-quality data deliverables
- Clear obstacles and coordinate dependencies so the squad stays on essential priorities
- Take ownership of delivery from idea to deployment and keep releases transparent
- Coach feedback, learning and continual improvement across the squad
Business experience
| Skill | Level | Priority |
|---|---|---|
| Good knowledge of banking activities | Not specified | Preferable |
Functional experience
| Skill | Level | Priority |
|---|---|---|
| Act as servant leader: clear obstacles, coordinate dependencies, focus the squad on priorities | Expert | Mandatory |
| Own delivery from idea to deployment; coordinate via Scrum of Scrums; ensure smooth releases and transparency | Not specified | Mandatory |
| Coach continuous improvement across the squad and beyond | Not specified | Mandatory |
Technical experience
| Skill | Level | Priority |
|---|---|---|
| Strong practical expertise in Agile methods (Scrum or Kanban) | ≥5 years relevant | Mandatory |
| Good understanding of the full software delivery lifecycle, including infrastructure, cloud, networking and system operations | Not specified | Mandatory |
| Familiarity with CI/CD, DevOps culture and AI frameworks | Not specified | Preferable |
| Prior experience in a data environment | Not specified | Preferable |
Language requirements
English · Dutch or French
| Language | Speaking | Reading | Writing | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | Good | Good | Good | Yes |
| Dutch | Good | Good | Good | No |
| French | Good | Good | Good | No |
Soft skills
- Curiosity and initiative; keep focus and anticipate next steps
- Build psychological safety so open feedback and learning are daily practice
- Collaborate, share knowledge and help the team grow
- Leadership and coaching — inspire, align and guide through challenges
- Own delivery and coordinate across squads; work with multicultural and multi-partner teams
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