Scrum Master

Avenga is an international engineering firm helping businesses operate with AI at the core. With 6,000+ experts worldwide, we combine engineering expertise with AI-native thinking to turn ambitious ideas into real-world impact across industries, technologies, and markets.

We are looking for a Scrum Master who is passionate about Agile practices, team collaboration and continuous improvement. You will support Agile teams in delivering value effectively by facilitating Scrum processes, removing impediments and fostering a culture of transparency, accountability and shared ownership.

You will work closely with development teams, Product Owners and stakeholders to ensure alignment on priorities, improve delivery processes and help teams continuously develop their ways of working.

• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews and retrospectives, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
• Help the team define clear sprint goals and align them with product priorities and business objectives.
• Coach team members on Agile principles, Scrum practices and their roles and responsibilities.
• Identify and remove impediments that affect team progress, collaborating with stakeholders and management when needed.
• Create an environment where team members feel empowered to raise concerns, share ideas and contribute to solutions.
• Work closely with Product Owners to refine and prioritise the product backlog, ensuring requirements are clear and aligned with business goals.
• Monitor team metrics, such as velocity, cycle time and burndown charts, to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Promote transparency by facilitating communication between development teams, Product Owners and external stakeholders.
• Adapt Agile practices to the team's context while maintaining alignment with Scrum principles and organisational needs.
• Identify delivery risks and support the team in addressing challenges that may affect project outcomes.
• Facilitate continuous improvement by helping the team identify actionable changes during retrospectives and follow through on their implementation.
• Encourage a culture of learning, collaboration and accountability to improve team effectiveness and delivery.

What supports your journey

People are at the core of Avenga. We provide equal opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, or any other characteristic. We are committed to a respectful environment where everyone can be themselves, share their ideas, and feel that they belong.

• At least 2 years of experience as a Scrum Master or in a similar Agile role.
• Strong understanding of Agile principles and frameworks, particularly Scrum.
• Experience working with Agile teams on complex projects involving multiple stakeholders.
• Good understanding of software development processes and the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Experience with Agile tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps or equivalent platforms.
• Strong facilitation, coaching and team-building skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage conflicts and encourage collaboration.
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Ability to connect technical and business perspectives and align teams around shared goals.
• English - upper-intermediate or higher, both written and spoken.
• Scrum-related certifications such as Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM I/II) or SAFe Scrum Master.
• A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business or a related field.