Senior Scrum Master

1 week ago

Remote, United Kingdom ixceed Full time £45,000 - £50,000 per year

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Scrum Master to lead Agile teams within a complex enterprise software environment. The ideal candidate will facilitate Agile practices, ensure effective project execution, and promote continuous improvement. This role requires strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and a deep understanding of project management methodologies, including Scrum, SAFe, and Waterfall. The Scrum Master will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions aligned with organizational goals, leveraging tools such as Jira, VersionOne, TFS, and Microsoft Project. A solid background in IT infrastructure, cloud computing (AWS), databases (SQL, Oracle), and SDLC processes is essential to succeed in this position.

Responsibilities

  • Facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and reviews to ensure Agile best practices are followed.
  • Remove impediments that hinder team progress and foster a collaborative team environment.
  • Coordinate with Product Owners to manage backlogs and prioritize work based on business value.
  • Track project progress using project management software such as Jira, Microsoft Project, SharePoint, and Visio.
  • Promote adherence to Agile frameworks like SAFe and Kanban while integrating Waterfall and other methodologies as needed.
  • Support requirements gathering, analysis skills development, user acceptance testing (UAT), and test case management.
  • Assist in release management, project scheduling, and program management activities across multiple teams.
  • Lead efforts in IT governance, disaster recovery planning, and IT infrastructure integration within projects.
  • Foster effective communication among stakeholders at all levels and negotiate project scope or timeline adjustments when necessary.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance team productivity and project delivery quality.

Experience

  • Proven experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach in enterprise software development environments.
  • Strong familiarity with Agile frameworks such as Scrum, SAFe, Kanban; experience with Waterfall preferred.
  • Hands-on experience with project management tools including Jira, VersionOne, TFS, Microsoft Project, SharePoint, Visio; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel).
  • Knowledge of cloud computing platforms like AWS; understanding of IT infrastructure components is advantageous.
  • Experience working with databases such as SQL and Oracle; familiarity with requirements gathering and analysis techniques.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams through SDLC processes including test-driven development (TDD), user acceptance testing (UAT), release management, and project implementation.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement and negotiation; leadership qualities essential for guiding teams through change initiatives. This position offers an opportunity to work within a forward-thinking organization committed to delivering innovative solutions through Agile excellence while fostering professional growth in project management practices across diverse technical domains.

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: £45,000.00-£50,000.00 per year

Experience:

  • Scrum Mater: 4 years (required)
  • Agile: 3 years (required)
  • Total: 7 years (required)
  • Banking Domain: 2 years (required)

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