Scrum Master

Agilitao LTD; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic IT consultancy in Cheltenham is seeking a Scrum Master to join their team. The role involves coaching agile teams, leading workshops on Agile methodologies, and driving continuous improvement. Candidates should have strong knowledge of Scrum and Kanban, as well as experience with Jira and Confluence. This position is primarily on-site but offers some flexibility for remote work. The company fosters a supportive culture, focusing on the right fit for their team.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Active eDV Clearance.
• Hands-on experience with Scrum events.
• Ability to develop relationships and collaborate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Coach teams to adopt an agile mindset.
• Lead workshops on Agile practices.
• Establish Communities of Practice.

Skills

Strong knowledge of Scrum

Knowledge of Kanban

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

As a Scrum Master, you'll join us in our journey to mature client engineering teams in their Agile principles, practices, and mindset to help teams deliver more effectively with a focus on customer centricity and business value.

Your expertise in coaching & mentoring agile teams and passion for driving agile competencies within IT organizations will enable you to play an integral part in maturing the way AgiliTao delivers value to our clients.

Responsibilities

• Coach teams to adopt an agile mindset and become self-organizing.
• Lead workshops to guide teams through various topics such as Story/Feature Writing, Relative Estimation, Agile Fundamentals, Kanban, Scrum.
• Work with other Coaches and Scrum Masters with the intention of building out the coaching competency within AgiliTao.
• Assist with establishing Communities of Practice and developing a culture of Continuous Improvement across our product teams.
• Provide guidance on Agile ceremonies and events.
• Responsible for the day-to-day coaching needed to mature agile teams..
• Pair with change agents at AgiliTao and our clients to enable them to become true Agile champions and create sustaining Agile capabilities.

Qualifications

Active eDV Clearance.

• Strong knowledge of Scrum, Kanban and exposure to Value Stream Mapping, and OKRs
• Kowledge of delivery and planning tools, particularly Jira and Confluence.
• Hands-on experience participating in and leading Scrum events, such as Sprint Planning, Release Planning, and Retrospectives.
• Effectively communicate and develop relationships. Be a strong and influential leader who collaborates naturally with others whatever their level in the organization.
• Demonstrate advanced problem solving skills to improve consistency in areas such as planning, estimating and delivery.

When you’re a part of our AgiliTao family, you have the full support of a close-knit group of people that work together to deliver the best value and in the business.

This role is mostly on-site, with the potential for one or two days a week remote as and when the work allows.

We care about our culture, but we also prioritize the tangible stuff – competitive pay and a great group of people.

If you think you would be a good match for this role and can demonstrate some transferrable skill, but dont hold the specific qualifications or experience, please apply as we primarily look for the right cultural fit and personalities for the team - We are very keen to foster a supportive and inclusive team culture.

We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status.