Scrum Master - Northampton

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

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Scrum Master to facilitate Agile ceremonies and manage the change backlog in Northampton. This hybrid on-site role offers a competitive daily rate of up to £334 inside IR35 with a contract until December 2025. Candidates must have a Certified Scrum Master credential and a strong background in software development.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in Agile environments.
• Strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Experience in delivering software or technology solutions.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate all core Scrum ceremonies.
• Manage and maintain the change backlog.
• Provide status updates to stakeholders.

Skills

Agile development

Servant leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Certified Scrum Master

Agile certifications

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16.06.2025

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Job Description:

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