Scrum Master (SC Eligible)

JR United Kingdom; Leicester; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Digital Consultancy is seeking a Senior Scrum Master to join their fully remote team. In this key role, you will facilitate Scrum processes, coach teams in Agile methodologies, and participate in high-impact projects across Government, Finance, and Retail sectors. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in software development and be eligible for SC Clearance. A competitive salary package, including a car allowance, is offered.

Benefits

Fully remote working

Car allowance

Discretionary bonus

Qualifications

• Must be eligible for SC Clearance.
• Proficient in Agile methodologies and the software development life cycle.
• Exceptional communication and facilitation skills required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies and coach the team on Agile practices.
• Lead project assignments across various sectors, ensuring timely delivery.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for effective communication and documentation.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Scrum

Communication

Facilitation

Negotiation

Conflict resolution

Coaching

Planning

Problem-solving

Education

Eligibility for SC Clearance

Previous background in Software Development

Tools

Microsoft Office

Azure ADO

Jira

Confluence

Job description

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My client is a global leading Digital Consultancy specialising in Cloud Adoption, Digital Architecture/Transformation & NextGen AI Solutions, offering fully remote working.

They are looking for a Senior Scrum Master to be part of a rapidly growing team, working within key projects assignments in Government, Finance, Retail & Energy sectors (among others).

We have a top end budget of £60k + £5k car allowance + disc bonus + fully remote working

Primary skills and experience required:

• Must be eligible for SC Clearance
• Proficient in Agile methodologies, including Scrum and Scrum of Scrums, with a deep understanding of the software development life cycle and traditional project management.
• Exceptional skills in communication, facilitation, negotiation, conflict resolution, and coaching.
• Skilled in user story refinement, estimation, velocity, retrospection, and other Scrum techniques.
• Strong planning and problem-solving abilities with product management and delivery teams; experience in training and mentoring team members.
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating meetings at various organizational levels, with a solid grasp of facilitation techniques.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and experience with collaboration tools like Azure ADO, Jira, and Confluence.
• Capable of clear and concise documentation, and effective interaction with stakeholders at all levels.
• Knowledge of mainstream technology solutions and modern architectural principles, including SOA.
• Proven experience with the software development life cycle, having played a key role in successful software delivery.
• Must possess a previous background in Software Development (any OO language or development vertical).