Responsibilities
* Build and develop a new Scrum team, establishing Agile frameworks while working within a predominantly waterfall environment.
* Support and coach an existing team in adopting agile practices, gradually enhancing their ways of working.
* Facilitate sprint planning, daily stand‑ups, reviews, and retrospectives.
* Remove impediments that hinder team progress, escalating issues where necessary.
* Build trust and influence team members and stakeholders to embrace agile ways of working.
* Monitor and review sprint metrics, velocity, and impediment logs to identify improvement opportunities.
* Collaborate with Product Owners and stakeholders to manage backlogs and align delivery priorities.
* Promote transparency, collaboration, and high morale within squads to foster a positive Agile culture.
Qualifications
* Proven experience as a Scrum Master, particularly in establishing and scaling new Agile teams within a hybrid waterfall environment.
* Demonstrable success in guiding teams through cultural and process change from traditional to Agile practices.
* Ability to operate effectively in a transitioning environment, maintaining progress in waterfall contexts while embedding agility.
* Strong grasp of software delivery, Azure DevOps, testing, and technical concepts, with the ability to facilitate alignment between business goals and technical execution.
* Strong facilitation skills and experience in leading Agile ceremonies.
* Excellent coaching and mentoring skills, with a focus on building trust and influencing change.
* Deep understanding of Agile principles and frameworks, especially Scrum.
* Experience in identifying and removing obstacles, resolving conflicts, and fostering continuous improvement.
* Exceptional communication skills, capable of engaging stakeholders at all levels and promoting collaboration.
Benefits & Compensation
* Competitive annual salary
* Annual company & performance‑based bonus
* Contributory pension scheme (up to 12 % employer contributions)
* Life Assurance (up to 10 × annual salary)
* Private medical cover
* 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
* Opportunity to buy up to 5 extra days leave or sell up to 5 days leave
* Well‑being services & resources
* AXA employee discounts
Equal Opportunities and Disability
We are an equal opportunities employer. We treat all employees and candidates with respect and without discrimination based on any protected characteristics. AXA UK is recognized as a Disability Confident Leader and offers a Disability Confident 'Offer of Interview' scheme.
As a precondition of employment you must be eligible and authorised to work in the United Kingdom.
Location & Working Hours
At AXA UK, you will work at least two days a week (40 %) from home, moving to three days a week (60 %) in the future. You may attend our office locations, visit clients, or attend industry events as required.
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