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SCRUM Master (SFIA 5)
Pay rate: £550 inside IR35
Employment type: Contract
Location: Telford - Ideally 2 x per week (will be negotiable but not much)
Clearance Level: SC Eligible
Overview:
We're looking for an experienced SFIA Level 5 Scrum Master with a background in software development and testing. This role requires a delivery-focused Scrum Master who understands the end-to-end delivery life cycle and can apply agile pragmatically to ensure work is delivered successfully. Ideally we are looking for somebody that has delivered across heavy development projects matching the HMRC Environment (Java, AWS, Kubernetes etc)
This is not a purely facilitative role; the successful candidate will bring a technical lens to delivery, enabling them to identify risks early, challenge constructively, and adapt ways of working to keep delivery on track.
Key Responsibilities
Act as Scrum Master across multiple engineering delivery teams, facilitating all Scrum ceremonies
Drive delivery outcomes while applying agile principles pragmatically
Identify and remove delivery impediments, risks, and dependencies
Use technical experience to assess delivery health, quality, and readiness
Work closely with Developers, Testers, Product Owners, and Delivery Leads
Provide clear delivery updates to stakeholders and align with governance requirementsRequired Experience
Proven experience as a Scrum Master operating at SFIA Level 5
Prior hands-on experience in software development and Testing
Strong understanding of agile delivery frameworks and delivery lifecycles
Experience in complex, multi-team environments
Confident communicator able to challenge and influence stakeholdersDesirable
Experience in government or regulated environments
Agile / Scrum certification (PSM, CSM, SAFe)
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