Scrum Master

hackajob; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in tech is seeking a Scrum Master to lead agile transformations and guide cross-functional teams at their Knutsford office. The role focuses on implementing Scrum practices, facilitating team dynamics and enhancing operational efficiencies. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in agile methodologies, a strong team orientation, and excellent situational awareness.

Qualifications

• Experience with JIRA backlogs and Scrum boards.
• Ability to generate and interpret burndown charts.
• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies, including daily stand-ups and sprint planning.

Responsibilities

• Guide multiple cross-functional teams in agile practices.
• Balance Scrum processes with flexibility to meet project needs.
• Remove impediments and foster a high-performing team culture.

Skills

Team player

Situational awareness

Conflict resolution

Continuous improvement

Team empowerment

Job description

hackajob is collaborating with Barclays to connect them with exceptional tech professionals for this role.

Join us as a Scrum Master where you'll be the cornerstone of our agile evolution. You'll not only guide multiple cross-functional teams but also play a pivotal role in shaping our organization's agile strategy. As part of our team, you’ll also benefit from being part of a vast professional network, collaborating with industry leaders and expert

To be successful as a Scrum Master, you should have experience with

• Setting up and maintaining JIRA backlogs and Scrum boards
• Generating and interpreting burndown charts
• Facilitating Scrum ceremonies, including: Daily stand-ups, Sprint planning, Backlog refinement, Sprint reviews, Retrospectives
• Demonstrate ability to balance Scrum processes with flexibility to meet project needs
  
  

Some Other Highly Valued Skills May Include

• Be a strong team player with excellent situational awareness
• Possess skills in conflict resolution, continuous improvement, and team empowerment
• Have experience in removing impediments and fostering a high-performing team culture
  
  

You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills

This role will be based in our Knutsford office