SCRUM Master

Cognibox; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in Cardiff is seeking a SCRUM Master to guide Agile teams and implement best practices. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and experience in an Agile environment. This role includes managing Scrum events and coaching team members in Agile methodologies. The organization offers a hybrid work model, generous leave, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Enhanced Parental Leave

Generous annual leave

Healthcare Plan

Annual Giving Day

Cycle-to-work Scheme

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Life Assurance – 3X base salary

Rewards Program

LinkedIn Learning License

Qualifications

• 1-2 years in an Agile/SCRUM environment preferred.
• Ability to write routine reports and business correspondence.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Guide and coach Scrum Teams on Agile/Scrum practices.
• Facilitate Scrum events and manage time effectively.
• Remove impediments for the Scrum Team and coach the Product Owner.

Skills

Agile/Scrum practices

Coaching

Conflict resolution

Soft skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Jira

Confluence

MS Excel

MS-Teams

Outlook Calendar

Job description

SCRUM Master

Department: Technology & Product

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Cardiff, UK

Reporting To: Senior SCRUM Master

Building innovative solutions; enabling safer workplaces for everyone. We’ll create a safer working world, building software to support a global network of responsible buyers, suppliers and partners. At Alcumus we take the pain out of compliance for over 50,000 organisations globally, helping them protect their people, their operations, and the planet. The tech we build today, will create a better tomorrow.

Reporting to the Lead Scrum Master, the Scrum Master will work with on-site and offshore development teams, engineering management, product management and business leaders to successfully implement Agile/SCRUM framework and best practices.

What that means day to day

• Guide and coach assigned Scrum Team(s) and organisation on how to use Agile/Scrum practices and values to deliver quality software that aligns with customer needs.
• Schedule and facilitate all Scrum team events for assigned teams, and ensure they are appropriately time boxed and the discussion is kept on topic
• Assess the Scrum maturity of the assigned team(s) and organisation, and coach the team(s) to higher levels of maturity at a pace that is sustainable and comfortable for the team(s) and organisation
• Support the assigned Scrum Team(s) by using a servant leadership style and leading by example. This person should personify Scrum and Agile
• Guide and coach assigned Scrum Team(s) on self-organisation to fill in the intentional gaps left in the Agile/Scrum frameworks
• Remove impediments that cannot be resolved within the assigned team(s). This is usually done by identifying the appropriate personnel within the organisation and actively working with them to address the issue(s)
• Support and coach the Product Owner(s) for assigned Scrum team(s), especially with respect to product backlog refinement and management
• Manage the assigned Scrum team(s) board & team space in our organisation's Agile/Scrum project management software (JIRA & Confluence)
• Track and compile metrics and reports providing transparency to the team, department, and organisation, with the purpose of facilitating the process of inspection and adaptation
• Facilitate discussion, decision making, conflict resolution and getting the work done

What you’ll need to be successful

• Education level - Bachelor’s degree (B.A) preferable
• Years of Experience - 1-2 years in an Agile/Scrum environment preferable
• Specific Skills:
• Must be comfortable with the following software:
• Jira (JQL, metrics, etc.)
• Confluence
• MS Excel
• Proficient personal computer skills including e-mail, record keeping, word processing, spreadsheets, slides, etc.
• Experience with MS-Teams/Outlook Calendar
• Certificates & Licenses:CSM or PSM I
• Other Requirements:
• Ability to write routine reports and business correspondence
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees within the organisation
• Understanding of statistical measures such as mean, median, mode, percentiles, range, variance, and standard deviation
• Strong soft skills (communication, conflict resolution, negotiation, etc.)

What you'll get in return

Alcumus has a hybrid workplace policy, where you will work from the office 3 days per week. We want you to be able to do your best work here. We emphasize providing many ways to support our team to do their best work and below are some of the perks and benefits we offer:

• Enhanced Parental Leave
• Generous annual leave
• Healthcare Plan
• Annual Giving Day – an extra day to give back to yourself or your community
• Cycle-to-work Scheme
• Pension scheme with employer contributions
• Life Assurance – 3X base salary
• Rewards Program – access to discounts and cashback
• LinkedIn Learning License for upskilling & development

Alcumus is proudly an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to ensuring that no candidate is discriminated against because of gender identity and expression, race, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, colour, region, creed, national origin, or sex. We are dedicated to growing a diverse team while continuing to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels safe and empowered to be themselves.

What you can expect if you apply:

• A response to your application within 15 working days
• An interview process consisting of:
  • An initial discovery call with the recruiter
  • A first stage interview via Microsoft Teams
  • Additional interview (likely face to face) with the stakeholders you’ll be working with closely in the role