Software Engineering Team Lead / Scrum Master

ZipRecruiter; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative Fintech company in Cardiff is seeking a Software Engineering Team Lead to guide a high-performing team. In this pivotal role, you'll leverage your technical expertise and leadership skills to manage deliverables, drive AGILE methodologies, and foster a positive team culture. You'll collaborate with Product Owners to prioritize tasks and ensure timely project execution. This position offers a competitive salary, a hybrid working environment, and a range of perks, including private health insurance and generous annual leave. If you're passionate about technology and team success, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Private Health insurance

Charity days

Cycle to work scheme

EV car scheme

Birthday off

Qualifications

• Experience as a Lead Software Engineer or Technical Scrum Master.
• Strong background in AGILE methodologies and team management.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical teams ensuring successful project delivery.
• Champion AGILE practices and facilitate sprint meetings.

Skills

Java

JavaScript

Spring Boot

AWS

AGILE

SCRUM

Excellent communication skills

Mentoring and coaching

Education

Computer Science Degree

Job description

Job Description

Software Engineering Team Lead / Technical Scrum Master

IntaPeople are currently supporting a fast-growing Fintech based in Cardiff. Due to continued growth and team size, they now require an experience Software Engineering Team Lead to join their high performing, cross functional team. We’re looking for candidates who come from a Software Engineering background (ideally in Java, but not essential) and who have experience managing technical teams whilst ensuring the successful delivery of client projects.

You will be responsible for maintain deliverables, championing AGILE and running sprint/scrum meetings on a weekly/monthly basis. Partnering with Product Owners, you will help plan and execute high priority deliverables whilst driving continuous improvement and a positive culture within the team.

Skills at a glance;

• A computer science or studies degree (or relatable experience to match)
• At least several years experience working as a Lead Software Engineer or Delivery Lead/Manager or Technical Scrum Master
• Previous experience as a Software Engineer with working experience with technologies such as Java, JavaScript, Spring Boot or AWS.
• Experience mentoring, coaching and motivating high-performing technology teams
• Strong experience working with AGILE and SCRUM
• Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written
• Experience working with the banking or financial sector would be beneficial but not essential

Reporting to the Head of Delivery, you will champion AGILE ways of working whilst providing support to the wider organisation to identify skills gaps and training opportunities. Working with other internal stakeholders you will also provide project visibility and progress updates to ensure the team are sticking to delivery time-lines and go live updates.

Whilst this role is to be seen as ‘hands off’ we are looking for candidates with programming experience in order to be able to communicate more effectively and provide solutions when needed.

Role overview (at a glance);

• Technical Engineering Team Lead / Delivery Lead / Technical Scrum Master
• A starting salary of £60,000 - £65,000 depending on experience
• A discretionary performance-based bonus of upto10%-15%+ per year
• A hybrid working environment in the center of Cardiff
• Modern and spacious office space
• 25 days annual leave, plus your birthday off, plus bank holidays
• Private Health insurance
• Chairty days, Cycle to work, EV car scheme etc

For more information please call Nathan Handley on 02920 252 500 or click APPLY now to be considered.

Please note, this role requires you to be onsite in Cardiff at least 2 days per week so candidates should be able to be within a reasonable distance for this.

We currently do not have the ability to provide sponsorship to candidates who are not able to live and work within the UK without restriction.