Agile Scrum Master

Agile Scrum Master

Posted 2 weeks ago by Robert Walters on Linkedin

Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

Summary: The Agile Scrum Master role at a leading global financial services firm in Glasgow involves fostering Agile practices within a team, managing work priorities, and leading sprint ceremonies. The position emphasizes continuous improvement and operational excellence while supporting a culture of trust and accountability. The successful candidate will leverage their extensive Agile experience to enhance team performance and contribute to innovative IT services. This role offers a hybrid working arrangement with a focus on cutting-edge technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Work with the squad to deliver on business priorities while embedding Agile practices and behaviours.
  • Build a trusting environment where problems can be raised without fear of blame or judgement.
  • Identify continuous improvement opportunities and best practices to progress the work of the squad.
  • Provide support to the team using a servant leadership style whenever possible.
  • Help manage and prioritize work through the backlog by reviewing and managing backlog items.
  • Lead, coordinate, facilitate and guide all sprint ceremonies.

Key Skills:

  • Professional experience working on an Agile team; minimum 5 years' experience as a scrum master or SDM Role.
  • Conversant in Scrum, Kanban and Scaled Agile Frameworks.
  • Familiarity with software development or technology infrastructure.
  • Knowledge of industry-wide technology strategies.
  • Strong communication, facilitation, negotiation, and coaching skills.
  • Deep understanding of change management.
  • Ability to leverage skills from coaching, facilitation, conflict resolution to serve the squad.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Glasgow

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Finance