Agile Coach

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential._

We are seeking a dynamic **Agile Coach** to lead and inspire teams in adopting and optimizing Agile practices across our organization.

In this role, you will guide teams toward achieving greater collaboration, delivering customer value, and driving measurable outcomes in alignment with Scaled Agile principles.

**Responsibilities**
- Act as a servant leader to Agile teams, fostering a culture of accountability, empowerment, and self-organization
- Support and guide teams in delivering customer-centric outcomes and driving continuous improvement
- Facilitate effective Scrum ceremonies, such as Iteration Planning, Iteration Reviews, Refinement sessions, Retrospectives, and Daily Stand-ups
- Partner with Product Owners to ensure user stories and features are refined, prioritized, and understood by team members
- Mentor teams in navigating and resolving risks, dependencies, and impediments to ensure seamless progress
- Collaborate with peer Agile Coaches, Scrum Masters, and Release Train Engineers to enhance the effectiveness of the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
- Establish transparent communication channels within and across teams to foster alignment and visibility of progress
- Educate teams on Agile values and practices, enabling them to achieve peak performance and efficiency
- Develop tailored workshops and hands-on training to strengthen team competency in Agile methodologies
- Mediate and resolve conflicts or disagreements constructively, maintaining team harmony and productivity

**Requirements**:

- 12-17 years overall experience, with a strong focus on Agile coaching, servant leadership, or similar roles
- Expertise in Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), Scrum, and Kanban
- Skills in risk management, conflict resolution, and dependency negotiation
- Background in coaching cross-functional teams across product portfolios and geographies
- Familiarity with engineering methodologies like DevOps, Lean, or XP for added cross-domain perspective
- Emotional intelligence, strong interpersonal communication, and an empathetic mindset to support teams effectively

**Nice to have**
- Knowledge of OKRs or similar goal-setting frameworks
- Showcase of Agile transformation experience at the enterprise level
- Understanding of industry-standard tools like Jira, Rally, or Azure DevOps

**We offer**
- Opportunity to work on technical challenges that may impact across geographies
- Vast opportunities for self-development: online university, knowledge sharing opportunities globally, learning opportunities through external certifications
- Opportunity to share your ideas on international platforms
- Sponsored Tech Talks & Hackathons
- Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
- Possibility to relocate to any EPAM office for short and long-term projects
- Focused individual development
- Benefit package:

- Health benefits
- Retirement benefits
- Paid time off
- Flexible benefits
- Forums to explore beyond work passion (CSR, photography, painting, sports, etc.)