Scrum Master

Computerworld Personnel Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software company in Bristol is seeking a proactive Scrum Master to facilitate agile team processes and manage sprints. The ideal candidate has strong communication skills and experience in agile methodologies, particularly Scrum, as well as familiarity with tools like Jira and Confluence. This role includes organizing sprint ceremonies and promoting continuous improvement within the team.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Option to buy and sell holiday

Health Cash Plan

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Employee assistance program

Discount scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in managing sprints and retrospectives.
• Detail-oriented and enthusiastic about agile practices.
• Ability to effectively communicate and manage team risks.

Responsibilities

• Organising and managing sprint ceremonies and planning.
• Working closely with development teams and stakeholders.
• Ensuring risks are addressed and backlogs are prioritised.
• Promoting a culture of continuous improvement.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong organisational skills

Proactive mindset

Agile methodologies experience

Experience with software development teams

Familiarity with Jira

Familiarity with Confluence

Job description

Scrum Master - South Bristol (On-site)

We are looking for a Scrum Master to join an industry leading software company in South Bristol. We're looking for someone who is proactive and passionate about agile methodologies, delivery, managing sprints & retrospectives, co-ordinating sprints, backlog management and working with international teams. You'll play a key role in supporting agile teams and ensuring smooth, effective sprint cycles, organising and facilitating daily stand-ups and working closely with more senior members of the team. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, proactive, and enthusiastic about learning and growing in the agile field.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Option to buy and sell holiday
• Health Cash Plan
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Employee assistance program
• Discount scheme

Responsibilities

• Organising and managing sprint ceremonies, sprint planning, backlog refinement, standups, reviews and retrospectives
• Working closely with development teams and key stakeholders
• Ensuring risks are communicated and addressed
• Promoting a culture of continuous improvement
• Ensuring backlogs are maintained and prioritised

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong organisational and documentation experience
• A proactive and solution orientated mindset
• Experienced with Agile methodologies (Scrum)
• Experience with software development teams
• Experience with Jira, Confluence or similar

This is an urgent vacancy, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

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