Scrum Master

Job Title: Scrum Master (JIRA)

Role Overview

We are looking for a seasoned Scrum Master to support Agile delivery and oversee the management of delivery workflows within a Client programme. This engagement is Inside IR35 contract role, requiring the successful candidate to be present on-site 25% of the time in a secure environment. The individual must be capable of working within stringent governance and compliance frameworks. The appointed Scrum Master will take the lead on Scrum deliverables, facilitating the delivery of complex solutions in secure, regulated, and often constrained settings. Expertise with Atlassian JIRA is essential, as it will be used to manage delivery workflows throughout the project.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies (Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Reviews, Retrospectives)
• Act as servant leader to Agile teams, removing impediments and enabling delivery
• Manage and optimise delivery workflows using Jira Software
• Work closely with Product Owners to maintain a well-groomed backlog
• Support delivery in client environments including:
• Working within client governance frameworks
• Managing dependencies with external suppliers and systems
• Ensure Agile practices are adapted appropriately for regulated defence programmes including supporting RAIDO management from a Scrum Manager perspective.
• Track and report delivery metrics (velocity, burn-down, predictability) ensuring Key milestones are tracked and updated on the Project plan.
• Coach teams and stakeholders in Agile best practices
• Facilitate collaboration across engineering, architecture, and security teams
• Support integration of COTS (Commercial Off-The-Shelf) and bespoke applications / platforms into Agile delivery ensuring reporting is taking place in accordance with project governance.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Scrum Master in Agile delivery environments
• Strong hands-on experience with Jira Software (Epics, boards, workflows, reporting)
• Experience working within UK government projects
• Understanding of:
• Secure / deployed environments
• Air-gapped or restricted network constraints desirable
• Familiarity with Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe or similar)
• Ability to manage delivery in high-compliance environments
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Desirable Experience

• Experience working within Client programmes
• Knowledge of Client XX Digital standards or delivery frameworks
• Experience integrating:
• Legacy systems
• Cloud-native platforms (e.g., AWS-based solutions)
• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices in secure environments
• Scrum certifications (CSM, PSM, SAFe SM)

Key Attributes

• Pragmatic Agile mindset (able to adapt Scrum to real-world constraints)
• Strong facilitation and conflict resolution skills
• Resilient and comfortable working in complex, evolving environments
• Security-aware and compliance-conscious
• Proven ability to lead and support in teams

Typical Environment

• Multi-disciplinary Agile teams including multi-disciplinary teams: Client, Vendor, Partner and 3rd parties
• Highly regulated, security-conscious delivery setting
• Mix of modern cloud-native, bespoke applications and legacy/COTS systems
• Tooling centred around JIRA and collaborative platforms

Security Requirements

• Eligibility client UK Security Clearance (SC)
• UK National Citizen living in the United Kingdom (typically 5 years continuous UK residency for SC)

Skills scrum master certified delivery management atlassian jira

Employee Value Proposition

Exciting opportunity for a seasoned Scrum Master to oversee, manage and help deliver workflow for a Client Program. The appointed Scrum Master will take the lead on Scrum deliverables, facilitating the delivery of complex solutions in secure, regulated, and often constrained settings.

Job Title: Scrum Master

Location: Bath, UK

Rate/Salary: 500.00 - 510.00 GBP Daily

Job Type: Contract

Trading as TEKsystems. Allegis Group Limited, Maxis 2, Western Road, Bracknell, RG12 1RT, United Kingdom. No. 2876353. Allegis Group Limited operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency as set out in the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. TEKsystems is a company within the Allegis Group network of companies (collectively referred to as "Allegis Group"). Aerotek, Aston Carter, EASi, Talentis Solutions, TEKsystems, Stamford Consultants and The Stamford Group are Allegis Group brands.

If you apply, your personal data will be processed as described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice available at https://www.allegisgroup.com/en-gb/privacy-notices. To access our Online Privacy Notice, which explains what information we may collect, use, share, and store about you, and describes your rights and choices about this, please go to https://www.allegisgroup.com/en-gb/privacy-notices. We are part of a global network of companies and as a result, the personal data you provide will be shared within Allegis Group and transferred and processed outside the UK, Switzerland and European Economic Area subject to the protections described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice. We store personal data in the UK, EEA, Switzerland and the USA. If you would like to exercise your privacy rights, please visit the "Contacting Us" section of our Online Privacy Notice at https://www.allegisgroup.com/en-gb/privacy-notices for details on how to contact us. To protect your privacy and security, we may take steps to verify your identity, such as a password and user ID if there is an account associated with your request, or identifying information such as your address or date of birth, before proceeding with your request. If you are resident in the UK, EEA or Switzerland, we will process any access request you make in accordance with our commitments under the UK Data Protection Act, EU-U.S. Privacy Shield or the Swiss-U.S. Privacy Shield.