Scrum Master

Overview

Job Title: Scrum Master

Location: London, UK (Hybrid/Onsite -2 days a week)

Experience: 6–10+ Years

Employment Type: 9 months Contract

We are looking for an experienced Scrum Master to join our delivery team in London. The ideal candidate will be responsible for facilitating Agile/Scrum practices, enabling high-performing teams, and ensuring timely delivery of business value.

Responsibilities

• Act as a Scrum Master for one or more Agile teams
• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies: Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Sprint Review, Retrospectives
• Coach team members on Agile principles and Scrum framework
• Remove impediments and blockers to ensure smooth sprint execution
• Work closely with Product Owners to manage and refine the product backlog
• Ensure transparency through Agile metrics (velocity, burndown charts, etc.)
• Promote continuous improvement and team self-organization
• Collaborate with stakeholders, delivery managers, and cross-functional teams

Required Skills & Experience

• 6+ years of overall IT experience with 3–5 years as a Scrum Master
• Strong hands-on experience with Scrum, Agile, SAFe methodologies
• Experience working with JIRA, Confluence, or similar Agile tools
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills

Certifications (Preferred)

• CSM / PSM / SAFe Scrum Master certification
• Agile or Lean certifications are a plus

Nice To Have

• Experience in Banking, Financial Services, or Insurance (BFSI)
• Exposure to large-scale Agile transformations