Junior Scrum Master

Whatsoninleeds; Ilkley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company seeks a motivated Junior Scrum Master to support Agile teams by facilitating Scrum ceremonies and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The role is ideal for those early in their Agile careers who are passionate about team empowerment and collaboration.

Benefits

25 days holiday, rising to 30

Private Medical Insurance

Company pension scheme

Life Assurance – 4x your annual salary

1 day paid volunteering per year

Employee Assistance Programme

On-site gym

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of experience as a Scrum Master or similar Agile role.
• Solid understanding of Scrum and Agile frameworks.
• Comfortable using work management tools.

Responsibilities

• Guide Agile teams in applying Scrum practices.
• Serve as a coach on Agile mindset and continuous improvement.
• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies and track team performance.

Skills

Communication

Facilitation

Agile mindset

Education

Agile certifications (CSM, PSM I)

Tools

Azure DevOps

Jira

Confluence

Miro

Job description

SmartSearch’s distinctive Anti-Money Laundering verification software protects our clients by offering the most advanced and comprehensive features available from an AML provider.

SmartSearch has grown rapidly by fostering an incredibly collaborative and supportive culture. As we continue our ambitious growth plans, we aim to remain a truly exciting, rewarding, and unique place to work.

HOW WILL YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE?

We are looking for a motivated and proactive Junior Scrum Master to join our expanding Agile squads. As a Scrum Master, you will support the squad’s adoption of Agile practices by facilitating Scrum ceremonies, removing impediments, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

This role is ideal for someone early in their Agile career, passionate about empowering teams, driving collaboration, and building high-performing teams in a supportive environment.

VARIED DAY-TO-DAY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Guide and support Agile teams in applying Scrum practices effectively.
• Serve as a coach to team members on Agile mindset and continuous improvement.
• Help the team stay focused on sprint goals and remove impediments quickly.
• Foster transparency, trust, and collaboration across the team.
• Partner with Product Owners to ensure well-refined backlogs and clear priorities.
• Track and communicate team performance through Agile metrics (velocity, burndown, etc.).
• Encourage regular feedback and lead retrospectives to drive change.
• Work with other Scrum Masters and stakeholders to share learnings and align on best practices.
• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies: daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, psychological safety, and transparency.
• Encourage collaboration across key tech functions (engineering, product, design, QA).
• Help teams maintain a sustainable pace and healthy dynamics.
• Learn and apply Agile best practices while contributing to the team’s maturity.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR IN A CANDIDATE?

• 1 to 2 years of experience as a Scrum Master or in a similar Agile role in a tech or product-driven company.
• Solid understanding of Scrum and Agile frameworks (knowledge of Kanban, Lean, XP is a plus).
• Agile certifications such as CSM, PSM I, or equivalent.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills.
• Comfortable using work management tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, Jira, Confluence, Miro).
• A team player with a genuine interest in helping others grow.

Nice to have

• Background in project management and/or technical delivery.
• Experience working with remote teams.

WHAT IS LIFE LIKE AT SMARTSEARCH?

We are a multi-award-winning tech company with an aspirational mentality. Recent recognitions include:

• Named in the RegTech100 list for 2024.
• Listed in the Top 100 Fastest Growing Tech Companies by Northern Tech Awards 2024.
• Named Technology Provider of the Year by the Corporate Finance Awards 2024.
• Great Place To Work Certified since 2022.

We offer excellent progression opportunities, personal development goals, regular feedback, and support. Our team is diverse and inclusive, promoting D&I and social responsibility through initiatives and community engagement.

Company Benefits

• Salary up to £45,000.
• 25 days holiday, rising to 30 with each year of service.
• Private Medical Insurance (dental and optical).
• Company pension scheme.
• Life Assurance – 4x your annual salary.
• 1 day paid volunteering per year.
• Enhanced maternity/paternity offerings.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• On-site gym.