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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Scrum Master - **Company:** Mastek - **Location:** Leeds, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Application Lifecycle Management, JIRA, Microsoft Azure, Scrum Methodology, Atlassian Tools - **Published:** September 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2858094306-scrum-master ## About the Role * Strong facilitation and conflict-resolution skills to manage diverse stakeholders and team dynamics. * Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities within the Project Management (DE) context. * Proven capability to drive continuous improvement initiatives and adopt Agile tools and techniques effectively. * Excellent communication and collaboration skills to engage with business, technical, and leadership stakeholders. * Comfortable working in a distributed or hybrid team setup with global stakeholders., experience with RPLN0079898. * 8 to 12 years of relevant professional experience in Agile project delivery, including substantial experience as a Scrum Master. * Strong knowledge of Scrum, Agile frameworks, and related practices (e.g., Kanban, Lean, SAFe or similar scaled frameworks). * Hands-on experience using Agile lifecycle management tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps, or equivalent). * Professional Scrum Master or equivalent Agile certification is preferred. * Solid understanding of project management fundamentals, stakeholder management, and risk management. * Ability to articulate complex information clearly to both technical and non-technical ## Description Scrum Master is responsible for leading and facilitating Agile delivery for cross-functional teams within Project Management (DE) - Project Management - Scrum Master (Functional) engagements. Candidate must have relevant experience of 8 to 12 Years., * Facilitate all core Scrum ceremonies (Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Sprint Review, and Retrospectives) to ensure effective and efficient delivery. * Enable the team to apply Agile principles and Scrum practices consistently within the Project Management (DE) framework. * Remove impediments and coordinate with stakeholders to resolve blockers that impact sprint goals and delivery timelines. * Collaborate closely with Product Owners to refine and prioritize the product backlog, ensuring clarity of requirements and acceptance criteria. * Coach and mentor team members on Agile values, Scrum roles, and responsibilities to drive continuous improvement. * Track and report key Agile metrics (velocity, burndown, capacity, and throughput) to provide transparency on team performance. * Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning within and across teams. * Ensure alignment of sprint deliverables with overall project objectives and stakeholder expectations. * Support risk and issue management activities within the broader project * Partner with other Scrum Masters and Project Managers to share best practices and standardize Agile ways of working. ## Related Videos - [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) - [Applying Agile Principles to Incident Management ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/101-applying-agile-principles-to-incident-management) - [Developer Tools for Microsoft Azure](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/450-developer-tools-for-microsoft-azure) - [The Future of Developer Experience with GenAI: Driving Engineering Excellence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1107-the-future-of-developer-experience-with-genai-driving-engineering-excellence) - [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) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers) - [Should Tech Managers Be Developers First? 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