> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2107991-scrum-master](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2107991-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). --- # Scrum Master - **Company:** Version 1 Solutions Limited - **Location:** Edinburgh, UK (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, JIRA, Microsoft Azure, PRINCE2, Scrum Methodology - **Published:** August 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/Version1/744000144114338-scrum-master ## About the Role We are seeking a highly motivated Scrum Master to support multidisciplinary technology delivery teams. The ideal candidate will have strong Scrum Master experience and a practical understanding of Delivery Management disciplines, including planning, dependency management, risk and issue management, stakeholder engagement and delivery reporting. This is primarily a Scrum Master role initially, but successful candidates must be able to operate with a wider delivery mindset. They should be able to create clarity, improve team flow, support governance and help ensure that delivery commitments are understood, actively managed and achieved., * Essential * 5+ years' experience working as a Scrum Master within Agile software or technology delivery environments. * Experience operating as a Delivery Manager, Project Manager or similar delivery leadership role, with responsibility for planning, risk management, dependency management and stakeholder engagement. * Demonstrable experience delivering complex software, digital or technology change initiatives within Agile delivery environments. * Strong understanding of Scrum principles, Agile methodologies and practical Agile delivery practices. * Experience facilitating Scrum ceremonies, delivery planning sessions and stakeholder workshops. * Experience managing and reporting on delivery risks, issues, assumptions and dependencies. * Experience producing delivery reporting and communicating progress, risks, dependencies and forecast outcomes to stakeholders. * Experience working with Product Owners, delivery teams and business stakeholders to translate priorities into clear, actionable delivery plans. * Familiarity with delivery governance, planning, forecasting and assurance practices. * Familiarity with project budgeting and spend tracking/reporting. * Excellent communication, facilitation and coaching skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. * Experience using Agile and delivery tooling such as Jira, Azure DevOps or equivalent platforms. * Desirable * Professional Scrum Master (PSM), Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent Agile certification. * Project Management qualification (PRINCE2, APM PMQ, PMP or equivalent). * Experience operating across multiple Agile teams or coordinating cross-team dependencies. * Experience working within public sector, regulated or complex stakeholder environments. * Understanding of project and delivery management disciplines, including governance, reporting, financial management, change control and benefits realisation. * Experience supporting technology transformation, cloud, data, digital or software delivery programmes. * Knowledge of Lean, Kanban or other Agile approaches. ## Description Agile Delivery and Team Enablement - Primary Focus (approximately 70%) * Facilitate Scrum ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Scrums, Sprint Reviews and Retrospectives. * Coach delivery teams, Product Owners and stakeholders in Agile principles, Scrum practices and effective delivery behaviours. * Support teams in maintaining a healthy, sustainable delivery cadence and improving predictability over time. * Foster self-organisation, accountability and continuous improvement within Agile teams. * Identify, remove or escalate impediments that impact team effectiveness, delivery flow or sprint commitments. * Promote transparency through appropriate Agile metrics, team-level reporting and evidence-based conversations. * Support effective backlog refinement, prioritisation and sprint readiness activities. * Encourage collaboration between delivery teams, business stakeholders, Product Owners and technical specialists. * Facilitate workshops, collaborative planning sessions and retrospectives that lead to practical improvements. * Help teams embed a culture of continuous improvement, regular feedback and shared ownership of delivery outcomes. Delivery Management and Governance - Broader Capability (approximately 30%) * Support delivery planning, forecasting and roadmap management across agreed workstreams or product areas. * Manage delivery risks, issues, assumptions and dependencies, ensuring they are visible, owned and actively progressed. * Monitor delivery progress against agreed objectives, timelines, sprint goals and wider delivery commitments. * Work with stakeholders to ensure expectations are understood, managed and reflected in delivery planning. * Provide concise, accurate status reporting covering progress, risks, dependencies, decisions and forecast delivery outcomes. * Coordinate cross-team dependencies where multiple teams or suppliers contribute to shared outcomes. * Support programme and project governance activities, including delivery assurance, planning reviews and escalation routes. ## Related Videos - [The user in the eye of the Cargo1492 storm](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/96-the-user-in-the-eye-of-the-cargo1492-storm) - [Developer Tools for Microsoft Azure](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/450-developer-tools-for-microsoft-azure) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Diversity as a Growth and Happiness Factor in Agile Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/862-diversity-as-a-growth-and-happiness-factor-in-agile-development) - [Develop enterprise-ready applications for Microsoft Teams with Azure resources on modern web technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/187-develop-enterprise-ready-applications-for-microsoft-teams-with-azure-resources-on-modern-web-technologies) - [Collaboration Quantified: Lessons from Open Source Developer Networks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1422-collaboration-quantified-lessons-from-open-source-developer-networks) ## Related Articles - [Mastering Remote Work: Tips for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/558-mastering-remote-work-tips-for-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Should Tech Managers Be Developers First? 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