About this opportunity

Are you passionate about guiding teams to reach new heights? Do you dream in Agile methodologies and DevOps principles? If so, we want you to bring your expertise to our dynamic and innovative organization where we are building our future through Cloud Native, DevOps & SRE-driven as-a-Service platform and services! We're on the lookout for Senior Agile/DevOps Coaches in Sweden and Canada to join our team and lead the charge in transforming the way we work and the way we deliver software. Our energetic and diverse team is dedicated to pushing boundaries and embracing change. We believe in collaboration, continuous improvement, and having a blast while we do it.

Why join Solution Area Sapper

Ericsson Cloud Software & Services (BCSS) continues to evolve cloud native portfolio as well as explores new ways of building solutions, including enabling cloud native “as a Service” offerings. Newly established Sapper unit will ensure BCSS readiness for “as a Service” when our customers start shifting towards new networks operations models that could truly leverage the opportunities and agility cloud native deployment brings. We have chosen less traditional name for our newly acceleration unit to signal that this unit will operate differently. The name Sapper originates from a soldier that performs challenging tasks that require engineering skills, a pioneer with deep technical understanding.

With us, you will have an outstanding opportunity: The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what is possible. To build never seen before solutions to some of the world’s toughest problems.

Why join our team

We are building a dream team, and this is what we are after…

• Innovative atmosphere. Be part of a creative, forward-thinking team dedicated to revolutionizing the way we do software.
• Collaborative culture. Work alongside talented professionals who share your passion for technology and community building.
• Strong sense of purpose and high impact. Contribute to shaping the future of our products and directly impact the experience of developers across our global company.
• Psychological safety. An environment where team members feel comfortable taking risks, voicing their ideas and admitting mistakes without fear of negative repercussions.
• Career growth. We invest in your development, offering opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.
• Endless possibilities. Your ideas and innovations won’t just be heard – they’ll be the driving force behind our success.

What you will do

As a Senior Agile and DevOps Coach, you'll be the driving force behind our teams' success. You'll:

• Empower Teams: Inspire and mentor agile teams and leadership to adopt Agile and DevOps practices, fostering a culture of collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement.
• Innovate: Stay on the cutting edge of Agile and DevOps trends, bringing fresh ideas and creative solutions to the table. Don’t be over dogmatic, analyze the situation and propose the right tools for the job, and be willing to challenge status quos.
• Guide Our Evolution: Lead the charge in structuring an evolving our organization, ensuring that Agile and DevOps principles are woven into the fabric of our daily operations and continued as our foundations as we grow and scale.
• Problem-Solve: Tackle challenges head-on, leveraging your deep knowledge of Agile and DevOps methodologies and tools to find practical solutions.
• Celebrate Success: Recognize and celebrate milestones, fostering a positive and supportive environment where everyone feels valued.
• Continuously Improve and Scale: Lay and evolve our Agile and DevOps foundations with an eye to the future scalability. Ensure processes are lean, and challenge overhead and wasteful activities and tasks daily.
• Enable Transparency: We value transparency and visibility on all things great and … not so great! You will enable transparency by recommending and deploying the right tooling, methodologies, and practices to achieve a “single pane of glass” continuously available view, so that we are all on the same page.

What you bring

• Extensive experience as an Agile and DevOps Coach, with a proven track record of guiding teams to success.
• Strong expertise in Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) and DevOps practices, along with hands-on experience in implementing these methodologies and a deep understanding of the benefits and challenges in each.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams and individuals at all levels of the organization.
• A passion for continuous learning and the ability to adapt to new tools and technologies in the ever-evolving world of Agile and DevOps.

What we offer

• Flexible hybrid work environment. A hybrid workspace enables us to get the best out of both worlds – in person team building opportunities at our modern and flexible offices, as well as the ability to work from home in a setup tailored to your needs. We do foresee favouring a balance of more in-person team time over remote work as we build our organization and teams and get to know each other as teammates, a 3/2 model.
• Wellbeing support. Access healthcare benefits, mental health resources, and wellness programs, ensuring your holistic wellbeing.
• Continuous learning. Invest in your growth with opportunities for skill enhancement, including workshops, conferences, and certifications.
• Team unity. Build lasting connections through team-building events, collaborative projects, and shared victories.

Why join Ericsson?

At Ericsson, you´ll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what´s possible. To build never seen before solutions to some of the world’s toughest problems. You´ll be challenged, but you won’t be alone. You´ll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.