Scrum Master

Capgemini; Newbury; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services firm is seeking an experienced Scrum Master with a strong background in software testing. The role involves leading Agile ceremonies, supporting product management processes, and driving software quality assurance. Ideal candidates have at least 2 years of experience and are proficient in tools like Jira and Confluence. The position requires a minimum of 3 days in the office located in Portsmouth, offering opportunities to work with top global companies in a diverse, inclusive environment.

Benefits

Exposure to top global companies

Open access to digital learning platforms

Active employee networks promoting diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• At least 2 years experience as a Certified Scrum Master in software development.
• Full understanding and working experience of the Software Development Lifecycle.
• Strong background in software testing (manual & automated).
• Solid understanding of Agile principles and QA best practices.
• Great facilitation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Team player.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate Agile ceremonies (Stand-ups, Refinements, Sprint Planning, Reviews, Retrospectives).
• Support the Product Owner in maintaining a clear and prioritised backlog.
• Remove impediments and coach the team in Scrum best practices.

Skills

Scrum Master Certification

Software Testing

Jira

Confluence

GitLab

SonarCube

Jenkins

Job description

Overview

At Capgemini Engineering, the world leader in engineering services, we bring together a global team of engineers, scientists, and architects to help the world's most innovative companies unleash their potential. From autonomous cars to life-saving robots, our digital and software technology experts think outside the box as they provide unique R&D and engineering services across all industries. Join us for a career full of opportunities. Where you can make a difference. Where no two days are the same.

Your Role

Your Role

What You'll Do for Agile Team as Scrum Master

• As Scrum Master Lead and facilitate Agile ceremonies (Stand-ups, Refinements, Sprint Planning, Reviews, Retrospectives).
• Support the Product Owner in maintaining a clear and prioritised backlog.
• Remove impediments, coach the team in Scrum best practices, and track delivery progress.
• Track, analyse and assess test cases (Automated and manual).
• Track defects through to resolution identifying required regression testing.
• Support automated testing within CI/CD pipelines.
• Drive continuous improvement in both delivery processes and software quality.

What you'll do as Software QA

• Have a full understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle and all its artefacts / Review Assist with production and issuing of Deliverable Documentation.
• Ensure the Team understand and follow a Software Development Process
• Understand and Track Requirements through Design, Test and Delivery.
• Assure Software Quality by ensuring Tools are used and assessment of results (Static Analysis, Code Coverage, Peer Review, Coding Standards)
• Maintain an independent reporting line on Software Quality to the Project and Higher Management
• Integrate SQA/PA requirements into the Agile Process

Your Profile

• At least 2 years experience as a Certified Scrum Master in software development.
• Full understanding and working experience of the Software Development Lifecycle.
• Strong background in software testing (manual & automated).
• Proficiency in tools such as Jira, Confluence, GitLab, SonarCube, Jenkins,
• Solid understanding of Agile principles and QA best practices.
• Great facilitation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multi Task
• Team Player

If you're excited about this role but don't meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply, your unique experience could be just what we need.

What you'll love about working here

• Exposure to top global companies working with Capgemini (145 of the Fortune 500 companies)
• Tech solutions and projects driving societal impact and paving the way for a sustainable future
• Open access to digital learning platforms
• Active employee networks promoting diversity, equity and inclusion like OutFront, CapAbility or Women@Capgemini

Capgemini is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) under the UK Government's Disability Confident scheme. As part of our commitment to inclusive recruitment, we will offer an interview to all candidates who:

• Declare they have a disability, and
• Meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.
• Please opt in during the application process.

Need to know

• All roles will require a level of security clearance; BPSS OR Security Clearance OR Developed Vetting.
• Location: A minimum of 3 days' office presence at the Portsmouth site.
• You can bring your whole self to work. At Capgemini building an inclusive future is part of everyday life and will be part of your working reality. We have built a representative and welcoming environment, for everyone.

Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.