Job Title: Scrum Master (Software Development / SAFe) Location: Royston, Hertfordshire Hours: Full-time - 12 month FTC Rate: Competitive Key Responsibilities of a Scrum Master: * Facilitate all Agile ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Backlog Refinement and Retrospectives * Represent the team within the SAFe framework, contributing to PI Planning and ART syncs * Support delivery of high-quality software aligned to sprint goals and Definition of Done * Identify and remove impediments impacting delivery, quality or team performance * Maintain accurate and up-to-date tracking within Azure DevOps * Monitor and report on team performance using metrics such as velocity, cycle time and progress * Coach and mentor teams and stakeholders on Agile and Lean principles * Drive continuous improvement across processes and team performance Key Skills of a Scrum Master: * CSM or A-CSM certification is essential * Proven experience as a Scrum Master within a software development environment * Strong working knowledge of SAFe, including PI Planning and ART coordination * Good understanding of the software development lifecycle, including DevOps and CI/CD * Advanced experience using Azure DevOps for backlog management and reporting * Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders * Strong leadership skills with a servant leadership approach * Ability to think holistically and understand wider system dependencies