At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead multiple engineering teams as a Scrum Master, driving agile delivery and overcoming challenges.
- Company: Join a dynamic team in Telford focused on innovative software solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive pay rate, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Ideal for those looking to thrive in complex, multi-team projects.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a fast-paced environment while utilising your technical expertise.
- Qualifications: Proven experience as a Scrum Master with a strong software development background.
Pay rate: £575-£600 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 preferred, 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 requirements
Required 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 stakeholders
Desirable Experience
- Experience in government or regulated environments
- Agile / Scrum certification (PSM, CSM, SAFe)
- Awareness of DevOps and modern testing practices
Senior SCRUM Master - Java (SFIA 5/6) employer: TXP
At TXP, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and inclusive work culture, particularly in our Financial Services division. Our employees enjoy generous benefits such as 25 days of annual leave and private medical insurance, alongside ample opportunities for professional growth and development in the rapidly evolving FinTech landscape. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team that values innovation and collaboration, making a meaningful impact in the world of technology sales.
