Scrum Master - Northampton

JR United Kingdom; Kettering; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Scrum Master to support Agile development within their team. The successful candidate will facilitate Scrum ceremonies, manage the backlog, and ensure clear communication with stakeholders. This role requires strong leadership and experience in regulated environments, offering a competitive daily rate until the end of December 2025.

Qualifications

• Certified Scrum Master with experience in Agile development.
• Strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Experience delivering software solutions in regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies and manage change backlog.
• Coordinate backlog prioritization with stakeholders.
• Deliver structured status updates to stakeholders.

Skills

Scrum

Agile Development

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Facilitation

Education

Certified Scrum Master

Agile Certifications (e.g. SAFe)

Job description

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Title: Scrum Master
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Northampton (Hybrid/On-site as required)
Remote work possibility: No
Salary: Up to£334 per day (inside IR35)
Contract: Until end of Dec 2025
Clearance Requirement: Candidate must be eligible for BPSS
Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate all core Scrum ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, etc.)
• Maintain and manage the change backlog
• Coordinate backlog prioritisation with the wider Data Platform and related stakeholders
• Deliver structured and clear status updates to stakeholders and consumers
• Collaborate with Project Managers and Product Owners on progress tracking, risk and issue management, and budget control
• Contribute to defining the technical development approach, balancing time, cost, quality, and risk
• Support the identification and management of technical Risks, Assumptions, Issues, and Dependencies (RAIDs)

Skills & Experience Required:

• Certified Scrum Master with hands-on experience in Agile development environments
• Strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Skilled in servant leadership, facilitation, conflict resolution, and promoting team empowerment
• Previous experience delivering software or technology solutions, ideally within distributed/integrated architectures
• Ability to guide technical teams and contribute to solution design discussions
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience working in financial services or other highly regulated environments

Desirable Qualifications:

• Agile certifications (e.g. Certified Scrum Master, SAFe, etc.)
• Background in software engineering or technical delivery