Description
Contract Scrum Master (GDS)
Remote working
6-month contract
Up to £430 p/d Outside IR35
A global consultancy is looking to hire multiple Scrum Masters on a contract basis. The successful candidates must have GDS (Government Digital Services) experience and a background in either Software Test or Software Development, this must be evidenced in your CV.
Key skills:
- Proven background as a Scrum Master (Agile software development teams)
- Strong experience with GDS frameworks and experience working on public sector digital services.
- Strong Agile experience (Ability to coach and mentor teams on Agile best practices)
- Hands-on experience in software development environments
- Strong stakeholder management and facilitation skills.
- Proficiency in Agile tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Azure DevOps, or Trello.
- Knowledge of CI/CD, DevOps practices, and cloud-based technologies
- Security clearance eligible.
Key Responsibilities:
- Facilitate Scrum ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and backlog refinement sessions.
- Guide teams in applying Agile best practices to improve efficiency, collaboration, and delivery.
- Work closely with Product Owners, Developers, UX Designers, and Business Analysts
- Ensure alignment with GDS principles, including user-centered design, iterative development, and accessibility standards.
- Drive adoption of Agile methodologies across teams and stakeholders.
- Advocate for a DevOps mindset and encourage best practices in software development and deployment.