Agile Coach: Scrum Master for National Security Tech

BAE Systems; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense and technology firm in Manchester is seeking an Agile Coach to support National Security projects. The role involves facilitating Scrum practices, mentoring junior developers, and ensuring process improvements within DevOps teams. Candidates should have experience in leadership roles within software teams and be familiar with agile methodologies. The position offers flexible working hours and a focus on work-life balance, with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

25 days holiday annually

Flexible benefits package

Dedicated Career Manager

Company bonus scheme

Diversity and Support groups

Qualifications

• Experience in leadership roles within a professional software team.
• Knowledge of the software lifecycle and agile methodologies.
• Experience coaching junior developers and identifying areas for improvement.

Responsibilities

• Work with National Security Customers to support core mission capabilities.
• Identify best practices and methodologies for project execution.
• Contribute to an empowered, autonomous DevOps team.

Skills

Leadership

Championing Scrum

Agile methodologies

Coaching and mentoring

Facilitating team meetings

Knowledge management tools

Process improvements

Education

Scrum certification (PSM or CSM)

Scaled agile framework certification (SAFe or Scrum@Scale)

Tools

Confluence

JIRA

Trello

Job description

A leading defense and technology firm in Manchester is seeking an Agile Coach to support National Security projects. The role involves facilitating Scrum practices, mentoring junior developers, and ensuring process improvements within DevOps teams. Candidates should have experience in leadership roles within software teams and be familiar with agile methodologies. The position offers flexible working hours and a focus on work-life balance, with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion.