Scrum Master

Mastek Limited; Reading; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Mastek is seeking an experienced Scrum Master to lead agile delivery on large-scale digital transformation programmes. You will partner with cross-functional teams to deliver modern applications using Java, AWS, microservices and open-source technologies, guiding teams through ceremonies and continuous improvement.

The role requires certified Scrum Master and several years of hands-on delivery experience, strong stakeholder management, and a passion for healthy teams, risk management, and

Qualifications

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM/PSM I or equivalent)
• Several years of hands-on Scrum Master experience delivering software development projects
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Scrum practices, principles, and frameworks; servant leadership and team coaching
• Conflict resolution and facilitation; Agile metrics, burndown, retrospectives, continuous improvement

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Reviews, and Retrospectives
• Remove impediments and help teams maintain delivery momentum
• Coach teams on Agile and Scrum principles, practices, and values
• Support Product Owners in backlog management, prioritization, and refinement
• Foster collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement across teams
• Drive Scrum maturity and guide teams toward self-organization
• Work with stakeholders to manage dependencies, risks, and delivery challenges
• Create a safe, trusting environment that encourages collaboration and problem-solving
• Coordinate across multiple cross-functional teams within large programmes

Skills

Scrum Mastery

Stakeholder management

Coaching teams

Communication

Education

Certified Scrum Master (CSM/PSM I)

Tools

AWS

Java

Python

Kafka

ReactJS

NodeJS

Docker

Jenkins

Ansible

Vault

Consul

Git

Selenium

JUnit/TestNG

REST API Testing

SOAP UI

Job description

At Mastek, we are looking for an experienced Scrum Master to lead Agile delivery across large-scale digital transformation programmes. This role involves working with cross-functional teams delivering modern applications using Java, AWS, Microservices, and Open-Source technologies supporting critical case management systems.

If you are passionate about Agile practices, servant leadership, coaching high-performing teams, and driving continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Reviews, and Retrospectives.
• Remove impediments and help teams maintain delivery momentum.
• Coach teams on Agile and Scrum principles, practices, and values.
• Support Product Owners in backlog management, prioritization, and refinement.
• Foster collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement across teams.
• Drive Scrum maturity and guide teams toward self-organization.
• Work closely with stakeholders to manage dependencies, risks, and delivery challenges.
• Create a safe, trusting environment that encourages collaboration and problem-solving.
• Coordinate across multiple cross-functional teams within large programmes.

Certified Scrum Master (CSM, PSM I, or equivalent)

Several years of hands-on experience as a Scrum Master delivering software development projects

Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Expertise in:

• Scrum practices, principles, and frameworks
• Servant leadership and team coaching
• Conflict resolution and facilitationAgile metrics, burndown techniques, retrospectives, and continuous improvement

Ability to clearly communicate technical dependencies and project risks to management

Experience working within large, complex delivery programmes

Awareness of Docker-based release management processes

Technical Awareness

A good understanding of the following technologies is highly desirable:

• AWS
• Java
• Python (Celery, Multithreading)
• Kafka
• ReactJS
• NodeJS
• Docker
• Jenkins / CI-CD
• Ansible
• Vault
• Consul
• Git
• Selenium
• JUnit/TestNG
• REST API Testing
• SOAP UI / Postman

Nice to Have

• PSM II, CSP, or advanced Scrum certifications
• Exposure to Kanban, XP, Crystal, or FDD methodologies
• Knowledge of Agile engineering practices such as:
  • TDD
  • ATDD
  • Continuous Integration
  • Continuous Testing
  • Pair Programming
  • Automated Testing

Why Join Mastek?

At Mastek, you'll work on impactful public sector and enterprise programmes, collaborate with talented Agile teams, and help drive the delivery of innovative digital solutions using modern cloud and open-source technologies.