Scrum Master Location: Knutsford (Hybrid 2 days p/w onsite) Contract Duration: Until 31st December 2025 Rate: Up to £415/day (Inside IR35) Security Clearance Required: BPSS eligible candidates only We are seeking a Scrum Master/Agile Coach with a strong technical background to join a high-performing Agile team in Knutsford. This is a hands-on role requiring proven experience in Agile environments and a solid understanding of the end-to-end software development lifecycle. You will play a key role in guiding Agile teams, maintaining the change backlog, facilitating ceremonies, and driving technical delivery in a fast-paced, financial services environment. Key Responsibilities: Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies including stand-ups, retrospectives, and backlog grooming. Maintain structured and transparent communication with stakeholders and product owners. Work closely with project teams to manage milestones, risks, issues, and budget. Support technical development approaches balancing cost, quality, and risk. Identify and manage technical risks, issues, and dependencies (RAIDs). Essential Requirements: Certified Scrum Master or Agile Coach. Agile delivery experience in financial services or similarly regulated sectors. Technical experience in software design and development. Strong understanding of Agile principles and servant leadership. Knowledge of full SDLC and ability to manage change backlogs. Desirable Skills: Experience with software development using: Oracle, DB2, SQL, IMS DEDB Webservices (SOAP, REST), API fundamentals Web servers (Websphere, JBoss, Tomcat) Cloud platforms (AWS, private cloud) Version control tools (Git, Bitbucket) This is an exciting opportunity for a technically skilled Scrum Master to influence agile delivery in a dynamic enterprise environment.