Scrum Master
London (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Permanent / Fixed Term Employment

 

We are looking for a Scrum Master with a strong Agile mindset and hands-on experience in leading high-performing teams. The ideal candidate is an expert in Scrum practices, a natural team coach, and a skilled communicator who can drive agile transformation and ensure delivery excellence.

This role requires someone who is confident working cross-functionally and is well-versed in using JIRA (or similar tools) for backlog management, sprint planning, and reporting.

 

The Role:

Enable Agile teams to self-organize and self-manage, driving consistent delivery through effective Scrum practices. Coach and mentor team members on Agile principles and the Scrum framework. Facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives. Identify and remove impediments to ensure smooth sprint execution. Collaborate with stakeholders and communicate project status clearly and effectively. Configure and maintain JIRA or similar Agile project management tools for optimal reporting and visibility. Support backlog refinement and ensure transparency of sprint KPIs. Coordinate with the Lead Architect to ensure people aspects don’t hinder sprint deliverables. Organize and lead resolution sessions for cross-team dependencies or bottlenecks.

 

What You’ll Bring:

Strong command of Scrum and Agile methodologies Proven experience as a Scrum Master (4+ years), ideally in a SAFe environment Excellent risk management and problem-solving abilities Skilled in verbal and written communication Hands-on experience setting up and configuring JIRA or similar tools Experience in creating custom reports and dashboards in Agile tools Ability to bridge communication between development teams and product owners Strong analytical thinking and facilitation skills

 

Nice to have skills:

Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM, or SAFe SM) Experience working in scaled agile environments Demonstrated success managing both technical and interpersonal dynamics within agile teams

 

Apply now or reach out for more details!

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