Scrum Master

Version 1; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology services company in Edinburgh is seeking an experienced Scrum Master to enhance their business consulting capabilities. Responsibilities include managing Agile teams, project budget development, and stakeholder communication. The ideal candidate should have 5+ years of experience in agile methodologies and a strong background in project management. This role offers a hybrid work schedule and a comprehensive benefits package, including private medical insurance and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Hybrid work schedule

Private medical insurance

Profit Share scheme

Tech Scheme for latest technology

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in agile development and as a SCRUM Master.
• Proven track record in delivering fixed price engagements.
• Familiarity with Agile methodology is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage and prioritize Agile development resources.
• Ensure effective communication and transparency within the team.
• Develop and manage project budgets and status reporting.

Skills

Agile development

SCRUM management

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Word

Visio

Job description

Company 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

Due to our continued expansion, we are looking to hire an experienced Scrum Master who can help us further develop our strong footing in the business consulting domain.

Ideally, you will come from a software development background and have at least 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.

Project Management

• Project Budget development.
• Manage and prioritize V1 Development Resource Work (Agile approach).
• Project Status Reporting.
• Customer Liaison (Support Issues, Schedule, Requirements, Testing).
• Resource planning, budget management.

Business Analysis

• Requirements review and development.
• User Requirements Specification.
• Functional and Technical Specifications.
• Requirements Traceability Matrix.

Team Management

• Project and Ticket management experience.
• Team management experience.
• Assisting with internal and external communication, improving transparency, and radiating information.
• Providing all support to the team using a servant leadership style whenever possible, and leading by example.

Qualifications

• Overall strong Project Management capabilities.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Budget management, commercial and Customer experience.
• Full SDLC, ideally in a Microsoft development environment.
• Excellent team motivator.
• Proven track record in successfully delivery fixed price engagements.
• Familiarity with Agile methodology, an advantage.
• Experience in using standard Project Management and MS Office tools incl. MS Project, Excel, Word and Visio.
• Excellent organization and communication skills.
• Excellent command of English.
• Strong interest in developing PM Capability solutions and methodologies.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field, or equivalent work experience.
• PMP Certification is desirable.
• Experience with AI is valuable.

Additional Information

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

One of our standout advantages is the ability to work with a hybrid schedule along with business travel, allowing our employees to strike a balance between work and life. We also offer a range of tech‑related benefits, including an innovative Tech Scheme to help keep our team members up‑to‑date with the latest technology.

We prioritise the health and safety of our employees, providing private medical and life insurance coverage, as well as free eye tests and contributions towards glasses. Our team members can also stay ahead of the curve with incentivised certifications and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat.

Our employee‑designed Profit Share scheme divides a portion of our company’s profits each quarter amongst employees. We are dedicated to helping our employees reach their full potential, offering Pathways Career Development Quarterly, a programme designed to support professional growth.