Development Scrum Master

ENGINEERINGUK; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Scrum Master to support Agile teams in delivering projects efficiently. In this role, you will facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives while fostering a collaborative environment. Your expertise will help remove impediments and improve processes, ensuring that projects are delivered on time and within budget. Join a company that values growth, diversity, and collaboration, where you can make a significant impact on team dynamics and project success. If you're passionate about Agile methodologies and team leadership, this opportunity could be your next career step.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Scrum Master or similar role in Agile development.
• Strong understanding of software development processes and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
• Remove impediments for the development team and track key metrics.

Skills

Agile Methodologies

Communication Skills

Facilitation Skills

Coaching Skills

Team Leadership

Education

Certified Scrum Master (CSM)

Equivalent Certification or Experience

Tools

Azure DevOps

Jira

Trello

Job description

Reporting into the IT Development Manager, the Scrum Master will be responsible for assisting the assigned scrum team for each project. They will work closely with the IT Development Manager and others to ensure projects are delivered on time and to budget.

What You'll Do:

1. Facilitate daily stand-up meetings, sprint planning sessions, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
2. Organise and host planning sessions to produce technical specifications, sizing, and task breakdown.
3. Remove impediments and blockers for the development team.
4. Coordinate with product owners and business analysts to manage product backlogs and sprint backlogs efficiently.
5. Foster a collaborative environment and encourage open communication within the team.
6. Track and report key metrics, such as velocity and burndown charts, to stakeholders.
7. Mentor team members on agile best practices and continuous improvement.

Who We're Looking For:

1. Certified Scrum Master (CSM), equivalent certification, or equivalent experience in industry.
2. Strong understanding of software development processes and procedures.
3. Excellent communication, facilitation, and coaching skills.
4. Proven ability to lead and motivate a team.
5. Experience with agile project management tools such as Azure DevOps, Jira, Trello, or similar.

Why Choose Us?

Addleshaw Goddard is a place where you are not just valued but encouraged to reach your full potential. Our culture promotes improvement, growth, and collaboration, making us the natural choice for top-tier clients. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees.

Interested? If this role sounds like your next career step, we'd love to hear from you. Click the Apply button to view the full role profile on our website and start your application!