About this role
Salary: £? - ? per year
Requirements: Proven experience as a Scrum Master operating at SFIA Level 5Prior hands-on experience in software development and testingStrong understanding of agile delivery frameworks and delivery lifecyclesExperience in complex, multi-team environmentsConfident communicator able to challenge and influence stakeholdersExperience in government or regulated environmentsAgile or Scrum certification such as PSM, CSM, or SAFeAwareness of DevOps and modern testing practices Responsibilities: Act as Scrum Master across multiple engineering delivery teams, facilitating all Scrum ceremoniesDrive delivery outcomes while applying agile principles pragmaticallyIdentify and remove delivery impediments, risks, and dependenciesUse technical experience to assess delivery health, quality, and readinessWork closely with Developers, Testers, Product Owners, and Delivery LeadsProvide clear delivery updates to stakeholders and align with governance requirements Technologies: AWSDevOpsJavaKubernetesCloud More:
We are seeking an experienced SFIA Level 5 Scrum Master with a background in software development and testing for a contract role in Telford, with ideally two days per week on site, subject to limited flexibility. This is an inside IR35 position with a pay rate of £575 to £600. We need a delivery-focused Scrum Master who understands the end-to-end delivery lifecycle and can apply agile pragmatically in a heavy development environment similar to HMRC, with Java preferred and exposure to AWS and Kubernetes. We are also looking for someone with SC eligibility and a technical lens to delivery who can identify risks early, challenge constructively, and keep work on track.
last updated 29 week of 2026