> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1392595-mainframe-scrum-master](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1392595-mainframe-scrum-master). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Mainframe Scrum Master - **Company:** National Westminster Bank - **Location:** Edinburgh, UK (Remote available) - **Salary:** £46,113.0 - £65,100.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Continuous Integration, Mainframes, Scrum Methodology, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Extreme Programming - **Published:** July 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=8800c98b1d420e8b ## About the Role We're looking for someone with experience of successful Scrum adoption along with a Scrum Master certification. You'll need knowledge of modern development practices and tools, such as extreme programming, test-driven development and continuous integration. You'll also need knowledge of servant leadership, facilitation, situational awareness, conflict resolution, continual improvement, empowerment, and increasing transparency, as well as experience of building a culture of transparency within feature teams by empowering individuals and inspiring a collaborative team performance. We'll look to you to demonstrate: * An understanding and knowledge of infrastructure and teams to engage for delivery * Knowledge of the Mainframe infrastructure and the teams supporting it * A background in coaching cross-functional teams into high performing teams * Experience of changing organisational, team or department mindsets and structure * An understanding and experience of applying empirical process control * Strong knowledge of the Agile manifesto and its principles * Experience of automated testing frameworks Your benefits breakdown Here's a quick look at what your pay package and annual leave could look like if you get accepted for the role. We have a wide range of benefits to support you in your working life and beyond. ## Description * We're looking for a Scrum Master who will be responsible for delivering infrastructure projects on the Mainframe, a key platform for the bank * You'll make sure that your team lives by the values of Scrum, empowering them to become high performing to increase the productivity, transparency, frequency and quality of delivery * Hone your project skills as you work with talented people in collaborative and innovative environment, with access to the bank's Agile community, experts and events What you'll do This role will see you coaching and guiding your team to perform at their highest level and at a sustainable pace. You'll remove any impediments to progress, facilitate meetings, protect the team from outside influences or distractions and work with the product owner to make sure that the product backlog is in good shape and ready for the next sprint. 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