Scrum Master

Version 1; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology services company based in Belfast is seeking an experienced SCRUM Master with at least 3 years' experience to manage Agile processes and facilitate team collaboration. The role involves ensuring project success by managing scope and stakeholder relationships. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a customer-centric approach. The company offers flexible working options and a comprehensive benefits package including professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share

Flexible/remote working

Educational assistance and incentivized certifications

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Scrum Master.
• Strong knowledge of Agile Scrum principles and practices.
• Ability to lead and facilitate Scrum ceremonies.

Responsibilities

• Manage a SCRUM development team and facilitate Agile processes.
• Responsible for product backlog management and reporting to the client.
• Ensure projects achieve intended business outcomes.

Skills

Agile methodologies

SCRUM Master experience

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Version 1 has celebrated over 28 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. Our expertise enables our customers to navigate the rapidly changing Digital-First world we live in. We foster strong partnerships with leading technology giants including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems, Snowflake, ensuring that our customers are provided with the highest quality solutions and services.

We’re an award-winning employer reflecting how our employees are at the very heart of Version 1 and what we do:

• UK & Ireland's premier AWS, Microsoft & Oracle partner
• 3300+ strong, €350/£300m revenue business
• 10+ years as a Great Place to Work in Ireland & UK
• Best Workplace for Women in the UK & Ireland by GPTW
• Best Workplace for Wellbeing in the UK by GPTW

We’re a core values driven company, we hire people who share our values, and we reward those who display and foster them, it’s deeply embedded within our DNA. Invest in us and we’ll invest in you!

Job Description

Ideally, you will come from a software development background and have at least 3-5 years’ experience in agile development /SCRUM Master/Agile Team Management. You should be experienced in full development project life cycle implementations and have experience working with a relevant methodology.

Possessing excellent facilitation, communication and presentation skills, you will have the ability to deal with all levels of a client organisation and an ability to manage scope, RAID, resources and budget delivering projects to achieve their intended business outcomes. A team player and self-motivated, you will demonstrate a strong customer‑centric ethos and an ability to develop strong relationships with relevant stakeholders and ensure their needs are met.

Agile Process Management

• Understanding of the Agile Manifesto.
• SCRUM Master – ability to manage a SCRUM development team.
• SCRUM Task dashboarding & Kanban workflow management.
• Responsible for product backlog management and reporting regularly to the client.
• Guiding the team on how to use Agile/Scrum practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Scrum Master.
• Strong knowledge of Agile Scrum principles and practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to lead and facilitate Scrum ceremonies.

Additional Information

Why Version 1?

At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their wellbeing, professional growth, and financial stability.

• Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme, where employees collectively benefit from a share of our company's profits.
• Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme.
• Flexible/remote working, Version 1 is tremendously understanding of life events and people’s individual circumstances and offer flexibility to help achieve a healthy work life balance.
• Financial Wellbeing initiatives including Pension, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financial advice and an Employee Discount scheme.
• Employee Wellbeing schemes including Gym Discounts, Bike to Work, Fitness classes, Mindfulness Workshops, Employee Assistance Programme and much more. Generous holiday allowance, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies.
• Educational assistance, incentivised certifications, and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat.
• Reward schemes including Version 1’s Annual Excellence Awards & ‘Call-Out’ platform.
• Environment, Social and Community First initiatives allow you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion and belonging schemes.

And many more exciting benefits… drop us a note to find out more.

Ekta Bahl - Talent Acquisition Capability Partner