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