Scrum Master (SC + NPPV3 Cleared)
Summary: The role of Scrum Master requires a Technical Scrum Master with active SC and NPPV3 Security Clearance to lead Agile delivery in a hybrid working environment in Birmingham. The position emphasizes hands-on expertise in Java and Spring Boot microservices within an AWS Cloud context, combining Agile leadership with technical capabilities. The Scrum Master will influence engineering decisions and drive DevOps best practices while ensuring high-quality delivery of applications and services. This is a 6-month contract offering a competitive daily rate.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead Scrum ceremonies and ensure effective sprint planning, execution, and delivery outcomes.
- Review and challenge Java and Spring Boot microservices code for adherence to best practices.
- Influence software engineering decisions regarding Java frameworks and design patterns.
- Drive code quality improvements through reviews, static analysis, and test coverage.
- Optimize CI/CD pipelines for Java-based services, including build, test, and deployment automation.
- Track delivery using DORA metrics and software engineering KPIs.
- Act as a technical authority within the squad, collaborating with various stakeholders.
Key Skills:
- Active SC and NPPV3 Security Clearance.
- Hands-on expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and microservices development.
- Experience with AWS Cloud services (EC2, Lambda, S3, IAM, CloudWatch).
- Knowledge of CI/CD for Java applications (Jenkins, GitHub).
- Familiarity with Docker, ECS, and EKS.
- Advantageous skills include Scrum/AWS/SAFe certifications (CSM, PSM, etc.).
Salary (Rate): £475/day
City: Birmingham
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: IT
Scrum Master (SC + NPPV3 Cleared)
Birmingham (Hybrid)
6 Month Contract
£450-475/day (Outside IR35)
Technical Scrum Master needed with both active SC Security Clearance and NPPV3 Security Clearance. 6 Month Contract based in Birmingham (Hybrid). Paying up to £450-475/day (Outside IR35). Start ASAP in July 2026.
Technical Scrum Master with hands-on expertise with Java + Spring Boot microservices development skills to lead Agile delivery within an AWS Cloud environment.
Hybrid Working - 3 days/week remote (WFH), and 2 days/week working on-site in the Birmingham office, plus occasional travel to the Croydon office.
A chance to work with a leading global IT transformation business specialising in delivering large-scale Government / Public Sector projects: Technical Scrum Master with strong hands-on Java, Spring Boot, Microservices development + AWS Cloud environments. This is not a traditional Scrum Master role. The role will combine Agile leadership with deep technical capability in Java-based microservices, allowing you to actively challenge code, influence engineering decisions, and drive DevOps best practices across AWS platforms.
Act as a technical authority in the squad, working closely with the Technical Delivery Manager, Product Owners, Architects, Developers + Testers to ensure high-quality, secure delivery of application and DevOps services.
Agile Delivery Leadership: lead Scrum ceremonies and ensure effective sprint planning, execution + delivery outcomes.
Technical Leadership & Engineering Oversight: review / challenge Java + Spring Boot microservices code to ensure adherence to clean code, performance, scalability + best practice. Influencing Software Engineering decisions relating to Java frameworks, design patterns + implementation approaches. Driving code quality improvements through reviews, static analysis + test coverage.
DevOps / Engineering Excellence: driving CI/CD pipeline optimisation for Java-based services, including build, test + deployment automation.
Governance, Metrics & Continuous Improvement: track delivery using DORA metrics + software engineering KPIs, monitor pipeline performance, defect rates + service reliability.
Technical Expertise: Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, RESTful APIs, AWS Cloud (EC2, Lambda, S3, IAM, CloudWatch), CI/CD for Java applications (Jenkins, GitHub), Docker, ECS, EKS.
Advantageous Skills: Scrum / AWS / SAFe certifications (CSM, PSM etc). SC and NPPV3 Security Clearance are both essential for this position.
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