We are looking for an experienced and motivated Scrum Master to guide our agile teams in delivering high-quality software solutions. You will be instrumental in facilitating Agile practices, removing impediments, and ensuring that our cross-functional teams are aligned, productive, and continuously improving. This role is perfect for a servant-leader who thrives in fast-paced, collaborative environments and has a passion for Agile principles and team empowerment.
Key Responsibilities
- Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
- Work closely with Product Owners, Developers, and QA Engineers to ensure the team delivers value each sprint.
- Identify and remove obstacles that hinder team progress and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
- Guide teams in Agile best practices and coach them through Agile maturity.
- Support the Product Owner in backlog management, prioritisation, and planning.
- Track and communicate sprint progress and team performance using appropriate Agile tools.
- Shield the team from external distractions and ensure a sustainable pace of development.
- Promote a positive team environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.
Required Skills & Experience
- Proven experience as a Scrum Master in a software development environment.
- Deep understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) and Agile delivery.
- Experience facilitating Agile ceremonies and coaching cross-functional teams.
- Familiarity with Azure DevOps, Jira, or similar Agile project management tools.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build trust and motivate teams.
- Knowledge of CI/CD practices and their role in Agile development environments.
- Experience working in distributed or hybrid teams.
- Ability to analyse team metrics and use them to drive continuous improvement.
- Strong conflict resolution, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
Desirable Skills
- Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM I or higher).
- Experience in scaled Agile environments (e.g., SAFe, LeSS).
- Technical background or familiarity with software development processes.
- Experience in coaching or mentoring Agile teams.
What We Offer
- Private health and life insurance
- Flexible working arrangements (Hybrid options).
- Professional development and training opportunities.
- Collaborative and innovative work environment.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including pension, access to our Wader Hub benefits platform , and more.
Please note: we cannot provide visa sponsorship for this role.
Salary: £60,000 per annum + Bonus