Scrum Master

SII Services Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology services firm in Manchester is looking for an experienced Scrum Master to support Agile software delivery teams in a structured engineering environment. You will embed Agile best practices and enable continuous improvement to ensure high-quality delivery. Responsibilities include the maintenance of JIRA boards, software configuration management with Bitbucket, and effective communication with engineers and stakeholders. A solid understanding of Agile methodologies is essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Scrum Master in Agile environments, ideally with certifications.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies like Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe.
• Experience with software development tools and processes.

Responsibilities

• Support Agile teams in delivering high-quality software.
• Manage JIRA boards, workflows, and data.
• Ensure effective communication among team members and stakeholders.

Skills

Scrum mastery

Agile best practices

Software configuration management

JIRA

Git

Effective communication

Tools

Bitbucket

Artifactory

Jenkins

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Scrum Master to support Agile software delivery teams within a structured engineering environment. You will act to embed Agile best practices, enable continuous improvement, and work closely with engineers, architects, and project stakeholders to ensure predictable, high-quality delivery.

Responsibilities

• Support the use and administration of software development tools such as JIRA, Jenkins, and Git, ensuring boards, workflows, and data are kept up to date.
• Assist with software configuration management using tools such as Bitbucket and Artifactory to support version control and release activities.
• Maintain change, task, and backlog management in JIRA, including tracking actions, problem reports, and delivery items.
• Work within Agile delivery environments (Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe), following defined processes and documentation such as Software Development Plans.
• Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders