Scrum Master

Trust In SODA; Knutsford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a skilled Scrum Master to lead Agile projects and facilitate Scrum ceremonies. This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery while managing technical risks and maintaining a change backlog. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, particularly in JAVA and APIs, and a proven track record in Agile environments. This position offers a blend of on-site collaboration in Knutsford and remote flexibility, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about Agile methodologies and team leadership.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Project Manager.
• Thorough understanding of full end-to-end SDLC.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate all Scrum Ceremonies and provide status updates to stakeholders.
• Liaise with Project Managers or Product Owners on progress and risks.

Skills

Certified Scrum Master

Agile Project Management

JAVA

APIs

Servant Leadership

Conflict Resolution

Job description

Job Description

Scrum Master – HIRING ASAP

Start date: ASAP
Duration: 7 Months
Location: 2 days in Knutsford office, 3 days remote working
Rate: £350 - £378 per day inside ir35
Summary:
A Scrum Master with a strong technical background and experience of JAVA and APIs. Able to maintain change backlog and work as part of wider BFA team to deliver against Change agenda.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitation of all Scrum Ceremonies, including daily scrum calls and backlog prioritisation, feeding into wider Data Platform Prioritisation where appropriate
• Providing clear and structured status updates to various Stakeholders and Consumers
• Liaising, and working closely, with Project Managers or Product Owners, keeping them updated on progress against milestones, risks, issues, and budget control.
• Provide input to the technical development approach of a project, balancing cost, time, quality, and risk.
• Assist in the identification, management and resolution of technical Risks, Assumptions, Issues and Dependencies (RAIDs).

Key Skills

• Certified Scrum Master
• 5-7 years as Scrum Master or Agile Project Manager
• 5-7 years in Agile Development Environment
• Thorough understanding of full end to end SDLC.
• Good skills and knowledge of servant leadership, facilitation, situational awareness, conflict resolution, continual improvement, empowerment and increasing transparency.