Scrum Master

Job Title: Scrum Master (Software Development / SAFe)

Location: Royston, Hertfordshire

Hours: Full-time - 12 month FTC

Rate: Competitive

Key Responsibilities of a Scrum Master:

• Facilitate all Agile ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Backlog Refinement and Retrospectives
• Represent the team within the SAFe framework, contributing to PI Planning and ART syncs
• Support delivery of high-quality software aligned to sprint goals and Definition of Done
• Identify and remove impediments impacting delivery, quality or team performance
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date tracking within Azure DevOps
• Monitor and report on team performance using metrics such as velocity, cycle time and progress
• Coach and mentor teams and stakeholders on Agile and Lean principles
• Drive continuous improvement across processes and team performance

Key Skills of a Scrum Master:

• CSM or A-CSM certification is essential
• Proven experience as a Scrum Master within a software development environment
• Strong working knowledge of SAFe, including PI Planning and ART coordination
• Good understanding of the software development lifecycle, including DevOps and CI/CD
• Advanced experience using Azure DevOps for backlog management and reporting
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Strong leadership skills with a servant leadership approach
• Ability to think holistically and understand wider system dependencies