Technical Scrum Master

• Technical Scrum Master – Contract Opportunity
• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 6 Months
• Clearance: Active SC + NPPV3 or Active DV (Mandatory)
• Mandatory Skills: Java, Spring Boot & AWS

About the Role

• We are seeking a Technical Scrum Master with strong hands‑on expertise in Java and Spring Boot microservices to lead Agile delivery within a cloud‑first, engineering‑led environment supporting critical national infrastructure transformation.
• This is not a traditional Scrum Master role.

You will combine Agile leadership with deep technical capability in Java‑based microservices, enabling you to actively challenge code, influence engineering decisions, and drive Dev Ops best practices across AWS platforms.

• You will operate as a technical authority within the squad, working closely with the Technical Delivery Manager, Product Owners, Architects, Developers, and Test Engineers to ensure high‑quality, secure, and predictable delivery of application and Dev Ops initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Agile Delivery Leadership
• Lead Scrum ceremonies and ensure effective sprint planning, execution, and delivery outcomes.
• Drive predictable delivery across Java microservices development and Dev Ops initiatives.
• Collaborate with the Technical Delivery Manager to manage sprint risks, dependencies, and commitments.
• Technical Leadership & Engineering Oversight
• Review and challenge Java and Spring Boot microservices code to ensure adherence to clean code, performance, scalability, and security best practices.
• Provide technical leadership on microservices design, API standards, and service‑to‑service communication.
• Influence engineering decisions related to Java frameworks, design patterns, and implementation approaches.
• Partner with architects to ensure microservices are aligned with AWS cloud‑native principles.
• Drive code quality improvements through reviews, static analysis, and test coverage.
• Drive CI/CD pipeline optimisation for Java‑based services, including build, test, and deployment automation.
• Promote Dev Sec Ops practices, including secure coding, automated testing, and infrastructure‑as‑code.
• Ensure effective integration of microservices into deployment pipelines and runtime environments.
• Improve observability across services (logging, monitoring, alerting).
• Team & Delivery Management
• Provide day‑to‑day technical leadership to Java developers and test engineers.
• Hold teams accountable for code quality, microservices standards, and delivery outcomes.
• Support backlog refinement with strong focus on technical enablers and microservices dependencies.
• Track delivery using DORA metrics and engineering KPIs.
• Monitor pipeline performance, defect rates, and service reliability.
• Support production issue resolution with code‑level root cause analysis.
• Strong hands‑on experience in Java and Spring Boot microservices development (mandatory).
• Proven ability to read, review, and challenge Java code in a Dev Ops environment.
• Experience building and supporting RESTful APIs and microservices architectures.
• 5+ years Scrum Master experience in cloud/Dev Ops environments.
• Strong AWS experience (EC2, Lambda, S3, IAM, Cloud Watch).
• Expertise in CI/CD for Java applications (Jenkins, Git Hub Actions, etc.).
• Experience with Docker and container platforms (ECS/EKS).
• Strong understanding of testing strategies for microservices.
• Experience working in regulated environments.

Desirable Qualifications

• Scrum certifications (CSM / PSM)
• SAFe certifications
• AWS certifications
• Experience in SC‑cleared environments
• What We Are Looking For
• A hands‑on Technical Scrum Master with strong Java and Spring Boot expertise.
• Ability to challenge engineers on code, design, and implementation decisions.
• Strong engineering mindset focused on quality, performance, and scalability.
• Proven ability to lead developers and testers in a high‑performing Agile team.
• Passion for Dev Ops, automation, and continuous improvement.
• Work Model
• Hybrid working model with 2 days onsite per week in Solihull, UK.

If you are interested in this opportunity and your experience aligns with the requirements, please apply with your updated CV.

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